Emily Sibley
Paris,TN
Summary
Highly qualified teacher of students with special needs with additional experience in law enforcement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Versatile and dedicated teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Benton County School District
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- 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.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Probation Parole Officer
Tennessee Department Of Corrections
12.2017 - 05.2022
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Performed routine home inspections and drug tests for offenders on parole.
- Conducted pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth research and compiling police reports.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
- Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
- Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Developed case reports detailing inmate history and likelihood of committing another crime.
- Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Special Education Teacher
Knox County School System
08.2011 - 12.2017
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Special Education Teacher
Henry County School System
08.2006 - 08.2011
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Education
Master Of Arts, Summa Cum Laude - Education
Murray State University
Murray, KY08.2008
Bachelor Of Science - Learning And Behavior Disorders, Cum Laude
Murray State University
Murray, KY05.2005
Honors High School Diploma - University Path
Camden Central High School
Camden, TN05.2000
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Special Education
- Child Development
- Learning Style Assessment
- Scheduling Proficiency
- Development of Social Skills
- Motivating Students
- Positive Role Model
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- IEP Development
- Interactive Media
- Team Collaboration
- Evidence-Based Assessment
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Parent Communication
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Instructional Techniques
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Paraprofessional Oversight
- Special Assignments
- Tennessee Education Association
- Educational Strategies
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- AAC Devices
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Emotional Disorders
- Student Records Management
- Parent Relationship Management
- Classroom Observation
- Cultural Awareness
- Common Core Learning Standards
- District Standards
- Complex Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
B.S. in Learning and Behavior Disorders, cum laude
M.A. in Education, summa cum laude
Graduate of Tennessee Corrections Academy's Sergeants Leadership Academy
Graduate of ERASE(Exterior Response to Active Shooter Education Training)
Personally recognized by former Commissioner Lisa Helton for excellence in community supervision
Two time recipient of TDOC's Profiles in Correction
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Benton County School District
08.2022 - Current
Probation Parole Officer
Tennessee Department Of Corrections
12.2017 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Knox County School System
08.2011 - 12.2017
Special Education Teacher
Henry County School System
08.2006 - 08.2011
Master Of Arts, Summa Cum Laude - Education
Murray State University
Bachelor Of Science - Learning And Behavior Disorders, Cum Laude
Murray State University
Honors High School Diploma - University Path
Camden Central High School
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