Erin Russell
Fuquay-Varina,NC
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching students with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher: Adapted Curriculum
Wake County Public Schools
04.2017 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- 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.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2013 - 04.2017
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students in resource and inclusion environments.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching And Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VASkills
- AAC Devices
- IEP Development
- Positive Learning Environment
- Evidence-Based Assessment
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Cultural Awareness
- Development of Social Skills
- Self-Contained Classrooms
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Holly Grove Elementary (HGES) in 2019-2020.
- Served as Holly Grove Elementary School's webmaster and maintain all social media since 2018.
- Helped the Extended Content Standards classrooms and garden club with funding over 15 grants.
Additional Information
- Serve as the garden club leader for over 50 third through fifth grade students each year since 2017.
- Serve as the coach for Holly Grove's Special Olympics Unified Champions. Planned our first annual Hedge Kickball Game in the 2022-2023 school year with many community partners.
- Co-chair the journalism club for 5th graders at Holly Grove Elementary.
- Serve on the Equity and the Media and Technology Advisory Committee for Holly Grove Elementary.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher: Adapted Curriculum
Wake County Public Schools
04.2017 - Current
Special Education Resource Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2013 - 04.2017
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching And Special Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
James Madison University
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