Holly Dendy Johns
Daphne
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with over five years of experience designing and delivering tailored instruction for K-6 students with autism, emotional and behavioral disorders, and specific learning disabilities. Expertise in IEP case management, data-driven differentiation, and the integration of assistive technology enhances the learning experience for diverse learners. Known for fostering structured and inclusive classroom environments that promote student independence, academic growth, and strong family collaboration. Committed to empowering students to reach their full potential through innovative teaching strategies and a compassionate approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher, Self-Contained Classroom (K-6, Moderate Needs)
Daphne East Elementary School
Daphne, Alabama
06.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement IEPs for students with diverse disabilities, using data to guide instruction and monitor academic and behavioral progress.
- Create and deliver differentiated, multi-sensory lessons across core subjects to meet varied academic levels and learning styles within a self-contained setting.
- Establish and maintain a structured, inclusive classroom environment through PBIS strategies and de-escalation strategies, visual supports, and individualized behavior plans.
- Collaborate closely with families, therapists, and paraprofessionals to ensure consistent support.
- Collect and analyze daily academic and behavioral data to monitor progress, adjust instruction, and communicate growth during IEP meetings.
- Integrated assistive technology and adaptive tools (e.g., AAC devices, sensory tools, visual aids) to support communication and access to curriculum.
- Promote life skills and social-emotional development, incorporating activities that foster independence, peer interaction, and self-advocacy.
5th/6th Grade, Mild-Moderate Support
Resource Teacher
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Delivered targeted small-group and 1:1 intervention in reading, writing, math, and behavior for students with learning disabilities, aligning instruction to IEP goals and grade-level standards.
- Co-taught in general education classrooms, modifying assignments and assessments to ensure equitable access while maintaining academic rigor.
- Served on RTI team to identify at-risk learners, design Tier 2/3 interventions, and monitor progress toward referral decisions.
- Facilitated parent conferences and quarterly IEP reviews, maintaining consistent communication on progress, strategies, and home-school collaboration.
- Taught explicit study skills, organization systems, and self-advocacy strategies to support successful inclusion in general education settings.
Customer Service Supervisor
Publix Grocery Store
Spanish Fort, AL
12.2013 - 07.2021
- Coordinated schedules and supervised customer service operations to provide staff with guidance and drive productivity.
- Coached 20+ team members to deliver hospitable, professional service while adhering to set service models.
- Earned Role Model Recognition on performance evaluation for wealth of knowledge to better serve customers, provide training for associates with no guidance from management, and displaying ownership.
- Led process improvement and problem-solving efforts to create standard procedures and escalation policy for customer support team.
Education
M.Ed. - Special Education
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
The University Of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2018
Skills
- IEP Development & Case Management
- AAC Modeling & Device Programming
- Differentiated Instruction
- PBIS
- Data Collection & Progress Monitoring
- RTI/MTSS
- Co-Teaching & Inclusion
- Crisis Prevention & De-escalation
- Parent & Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
- LAMP Words for Life & Proloquo2Go AAC Implementation Training | February 2026
- Class A Professional Educator Certificate, Collaborative Teaching Special Education K-6, Alabama State Department of Education
- Managing Crisis Safely (MCS) Certification | December 2025
- VB-MAPP Training and Functional Communication | October 2025
- Kagan Cooperative Learning, 2-Day Workshop | April 2025
- Academic Readiness Intervention System (ARIS) | August 2023
Timeline
Special Education Teacher, Self-Contained Classroom (K-6, Moderate Needs)
Daphne East Elementary School
06.2023 - Current
5th/6th Grade, Mild-Moderate Support
Resource Teacher
08.2021 - 06.2023
Customer Service Supervisor
Publix Grocery Store
12.2013 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
The University Of Alabama
M.Ed. - Special Education
University of South Alabama