Gina Smith
Zebulon,North Carolina
Summary
Organized Special Education Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in NC and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2010 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated 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.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
Instructional Assistant
Wake County Public Schools
02.2000 - 01.2010
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Childcare Director
Tender Homecare
11.1995 - 02.2000
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
11.2009
Cross Categorical Certification
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
05.2007
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
06.1994
Certification for In-Home Daycare Licensure
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
07.1992
Skills
- Post-Secondary Education
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
- Child Development
- Group and Individual Instruction
- MS Office Proficiency
- Special Education
- Classroom Management
- Development of Social Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Instructional Techniques
- Team Collaboration
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Educational Strategies
Accomplishments
- Occupational Course of Study Professional Learning Team chairperson (2015-Current)
- Millbrook Party Planning Committee (2015-Current)
- Millbrook Technology Committee (2020-Current)
- Mentor for Beginning Teachers (2019-Current)
- Teacher of the Year Candidate (2022-2023)
- JV Women's Tennis Coach (2022-2023)
- Teacher of the Year Finalist (2020-2022)
- Excellence in Math Award (2022)
- Occupational Course of Study Task Force (2019)
- Instructional Leader Learning Team (2017-2018)
- Millbrook Men's Basketball Teacher Recognition Award (2017-2018)
- Millbrook High School Teacher Brag Award (2016)
- Elite Cheerleading Coach (2015-2019)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher - Wake County Public Schools
08.2010 - Current
Instructional Assistant - Wake County Public Schools
02.2000 - 01.2010
Childcare Director - Tender Homecare
11.1995 - 02.2000
Grand Canyon University - Master of Arts, Special Education
University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Arts, Business Management
Wake Technical Community College - No Degree, Early Childhood Education
National University - Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts And General Studies
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