Gwendolyn Buie-McEachern
Shannon,NC
Summary
Resilient employee familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Able to remain positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with other staff members to ensure job is done properly. Seeking a position to help gain more experience in the field of social work and care management. Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Public Schools Of Robeson County
08.2018 - Current
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Managed Individual Education Plans while keeping up with teaching classes daily.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Healthy Start Care Manager
Robeson Health Care Corporation
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Two month internship to gain experience in care manager field.
- Facilitated identification of family goals and strategies with appropriate referrals and connections to community resources.
- Delivered information, support and referrals to participants to address family needs.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
- Promoted child growth and development through program offerings.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Special Education
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC05.2018
High School Diploma -
Red Springs High School
Red Springs, NC06.2015
Skills
- Child Development
- Group and Individual Instruction
- MS Office Proficiency
- Special Education
- Post-Secondary Education
- Student Support
- Team Collaboration
- Paraprofessional Oversight
- Classroom Management
- Positive Learning Environment
- Google Slides
- Positive Role Model
- Behavior Modification
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Public Schools Of Robeson County
08.2018 - Current
Healthy Start Care Manager
Robeson Health Care Corporation
05.2018 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Teaching Special Education
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The University of North Carolina At Pembroke
High School Diploma -
Red Springs High School
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