I am a teacher with a Master’s Degree in Special Education. I love working with people and am truly not fulfilled unless I feel like my job is making an impact on society. While working in the classroom has been wonderful and fulfilling; I am looking to utilize my education, leadership skills, and love of learning outside of the school setting in a career that is fulfilling with opportunity for professional growth and new experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
Charlotte, NC
08.2018 - Current
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Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Effectively communicate with multiple audiences, adjusting tone and message as needed to maximize engagement
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Worked with students to teach coping skills regarding social-emotional struggles
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Establish and maintain data management system while clearly communicating data results with teammates.
Effectively conducted lessons and delivered all grade level content digitally via Zoom, Canvas, and Google Classroom.
6-8 Grade Special Education Teacher
Middletown Township Public Schools
Middletown , NJ
09.2014 - 06.2018
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Worked with general education teachers to redsign the literacy curriculum to fit the needs of all diverse learners.
3-5 Special Education Teacher
Page County Public Schools
Luray , VA
09.2013 - 06.2014
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05.2013
Skills
Behavioral Improvement
Teacher Training
Expectation Management
Multimedia Instruction
Instructional Techniques
Family Involvement
Classroom Management
Teaching and Instruction
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2018 - Current
6-8 Grade Special Education Teacher
Middletown Township Public Schools
09.2014 - 06.2018
3-5 Special Education Teacher
Page County Public Schools
09.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Special Education
James Madison University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
Administrative Assistant I (10 Months) at Charlotte Mecklenburg School SystemAdministrative Assistant I (10 Months) at Charlotte Mecklenburg School System