Ganard White
New Orleans,LA
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
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Bricolage Academy
05.2023 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Special Education Teacher
Jefferson Parish Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
- Creates and manages IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivates connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modifies general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted students in achieving at least one of their IEP goals in 3 consecutive years.
Sales Associate
Dillards
01.2009 - 03.2020
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories and merchandise care
Product Service Associate
Lowe's Home Improvement
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Responsible for ensuring store displays and signage are maintained and up to date.
- Identified and processed damaged products according to procedures.
- Organized materials and provided information to sales associates.
- Performed resets according to planograms and per established schedule.
- Offered exceptional service and support to store guests.
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
Flooring Specialist
Lowe's Home Improvement
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Served as store expert in Flooring department by providing detailed product information to both customers and peers, promoting and recommending products, plans, or installation services that match customer needs, informing customers on pricing, options or status on pending orders.
- Includes generating leads, conducting sales activities, building relationships with customers, keeping shelves stocked and correctly displayed, and coordinating successful completion of projects and orders.
- This includes performing order management duties such as entering new orders for customers, reaching out to vendors on special orders, tracking and fulfilling orders, and resolving issues.
- Operated sit-down forklift to unload and load carpet rolls and flooring skids into work vans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Entrepreneurship
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans,LA05.2009
Associate of Arts - Television Production
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA2003
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Learning Style Assessment
- Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
- Admission, Review and Dismissal Process
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Motivating Students
Certification
- Special Education/Middle School Math, TNTP, - 8-2020-3-2022
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Bricolage Academy
05.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Jefferson Parish Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Product Service Associate
Lowe's Home Improvement
05.2016 - 08.2019
Flooring Specialist
Lowe's Home Improvement
02.2015 - 05.2016
Sales Associate
Dillards
01.2009 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Entrepreneurship
Southern University At New Orleans
Associate of Arts - Television Production
Delgado Community College
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