Evonda Wright
Gonzales,LA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate educator with a fresh and forward thinking approach to education. Bringing understanding of traditional and contemporary approaches and innovative instructional strategies to optimize learning and retention. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Special Education Teacher
Ascension Parish School Board: Bluff Middle School
Prairieville, LA
06.2020 - Current
- Participated actively in school-wide initiatives focused on improving overall student achievement levels and school climate.
- Increased student participation in group projects by fostering collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
- Served as mentor to new teachers, offering guidance, support, and sharing best practices for successful classroom management.
- Provided ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members, ensuring continued growth of educators within the school community.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Ascension Parish School Board: Prairieville Middle
Prairieville, LA
08.2007 - 06.2020
- Established strong relationships with parents, conducting regular communication to provide updates on student progress and address any concerns.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, accommodating diverse learning styles and abilities of students.
- Developed collaborative partnerships with general education teachers, working together to create inclusive classrooms that met all learners' needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Evaluated effectiveness of curricular offerings within special education programs regularly, recommending changes as needed to optimize student achievement outcomes while adhering to state guidelines for content standards reflected in full attainment of student learning target (for 5 years)
Elementary Special Education Teacher
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Baton Rouge, LA
02.2006 - 06.2007
- Boosted student confidence and participation through positive reinforcement and tailored instruction methods.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, fostering comprehensive learning experience.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within classroom setting
Education
Master of Science - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA05.2000
Skills
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Individualized Education Plans
- Material Selection
- Collaborative Teaching
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Progress Evaluations
- Data Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative Teamwork
Timeline
Lead Special Education Teacher
Ascension Parish School Board: Bluff Middle School
06.2020 - Current
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Ascension Parish School Board: Prairieville Middle
08.2007 - 06.2020
Elementary Special Education Teacher
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
02.2006 - 06.2007
Master of Science - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Southern University And A & M College
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Grambling State University
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