Fannie Robinson Rivers
Havelock,NC
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online or blended instruction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Craven County Schools
Havelock, NC
08.2000 - Current
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
- Led students on field trips to enhance educational programs.
- Participated in adapted physical education activities with students to encourage overall health and instill positive routines.
Mental Health Case Manager
Dixon Social Interactive Services
New Bern, NC
06.2006 - 07.2011
- Assessed patients to identify individual needs and created care plans to address objectives and goals as identified during evaluation.
- Supported over 50 patients while monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of care plans and providing modifications when necessary to achieve desired results.
- Coordinated counseling efforts with mental health professionals, doctors, nurses and social workers.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Sought out quality jobs for individuals and matched with employers for successful employment.
Education
Master of Science - Intergrative Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2016
Teacher Licensure
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL12.1991
Skills
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Social Skills Development
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Integration
- Parent Communications
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Small Group Instruction
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Records Management
Additional Information
- Member of the School Improvement Team
- Exceptional Children's Department Chair
- MTSS Team member (2020 -2023)
- CPR/1st Aide
- Appointed as Emergency staff by School Nurse (2012-2023)
- Autism Team
- United States Marine Corps Veteran
Timeline
Mental Health Case Manager
Dixon Social Interactive Services
06.2006 - 07.2011
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Craven County Schools
08.2000 - Current
Master of Science - Intergrative Education
Capella University
Teacher Licensure
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Alabama A & M University
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