Frances Ennis
Harrisburg,AR
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in differentiated instruction and behavior modifications, honed across roles in Highland and Harrisburg School District. Excelled in creating adaptive learning environments, boosting student engagement through individualized lesson plans. Skilled in progress monitoring and parent communication, achieving significant improvements in student outcomes. Versatile and dedicated Special Education 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
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Transition and Resource Math Teacher
Harrisburg School District
08.2013 - Current
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs of up to 25 students on caseload to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Helped modify general education curriculum to accommodate students with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
- Developed transition plans to outline steps necessary to prepare student for move to high school.
Choral and General Music Teacher
Highland School District
07.2005 - 07.2012
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
- Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs and cultivated inclusive learning environment.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Utilized current technology and interactive teaching methods to enhance student engagement.
- Assessed student learning to evaluate student learning and progress through tests, performances and portfolios.
- Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to foster positive classrooms that support student growth and learning.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
- Organized and collected money and forms for mass group field trips and programs.
- Took 18 students to Divisional and National Honor Choir performances in Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas, Illinois, and Colorado.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education Instructional Specialist 4-12
Arkansas State University
State University, AR12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.1991
Associate of Arts - Music Performance
Southern Baptist College
Walnut Ridge, AR1989
Skills
- Adaptive Learning
- Teaching strategies
- Progress Monitoring
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Modifications
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Motivating students
Timeline
Transition and Resource Math Teacher
Harrisburg School District
08.2013 - Current
Choral and General Music Teacher
Highland School District
07.2005 - 07.2012
Master of Science - Special Education Instructional Specialist 4-12
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Associate of Arts - Music Performance
Southern Baptist College
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