Emily Walker
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Baker-Butler Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Attended and participated in professional development workshops and training to enhance teaching skills and knowledge of special education practices
- Worked closely with related service providers, such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, to ensure students received a comprehensive education
- Communicated regularly with parents to discuss student progress and address any concerns or questions.
- Trained in giving the Weschler Individual Achievement Test Fourth Edition
Special Education Teacher
Phenix Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Planned and completed a math VAAP for a 5th-grade student
- Taught in a self-contained classroom and co-taught in a 1st-grade classroom
- Participated in James Madison University (JMU) co-teaching academy
- Eligibility and Child Study team member
- Created and implemented a Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
Year 4 Teacher
Manorcroft Primary School
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Planned all subject areas (Literacy, Math, Science, Art, Design Technology and Computing) as a classroom teacher for eight-year old students in England—including art, music, physical education, and French—utilizing the United Kingdom’s National Curriculum
- Co-coordinated a three-day overnight historical field trip to Hook Court—a historical, educational center in Dorset, UK
- Increased student engagement with hands-on learning activities and interactive play.
- Managed a classroom of 30 students, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment conducive to learning.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Longwood University
Farmville, VA05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Longwood University
Farmville, VA05.2016
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Modifications
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Data Management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Parent Communication
- Assessment Administration
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Social Skills Development
- Instructional Strategies
- Lesson Planning
Certification
Special Education Mild-Moderate K-12th-Grade Certification
Virginia Teaching License: Kindergarten-6th Grade
England Qualified Teacher Status: Teacher Reference Number-1682712
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Baker-Butler Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Phenix Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2020
Year 4 Teacher
Manorcroft Primary School
08.2017 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Special Education
Longwood University
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Longwood University
Special Education Mild-Moderate K-12th-Grade Certification
Virginia Teaching License: Kindergarten-6th Grade
England Qualified Teacher Status: Teacher Reference Number-1682712
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