Stephanie Strickland
Winston,GA
Summary
Proficient in Co-teaching Strong communication and organization skills Interrelated/small group experience Passionate People-oriented Team Player Patient Goal-oriented Dependable Skilled at working with special education students and co-teaching to build positive self-advocacy, personal hygiene and life skills. Caring and compassionate teacher with 6 years of related experience and a passion for helping each student reach their full potential. Highly trained in working with students diagnosed with disabilities.
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
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher, Interrelated Teacher, K-5
Douglas County Schools
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Met with parents and guardians to build support for each student's needs
- Balanced instruction/ work time with opportunities to investigate and explore subjects with hands-on activities
- Developed IEPs for students by working closely with their teachers and the school's administrators
- Taught students important life and personal development skills, including setting appropriate goals and how to advocate for their individual needs
- Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail
- Documented and tracked IEP goals and focused highly on students' progress
Special Education Teacher
Carrollton City Schools
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Co-taught 8th grade ELA
- Co-taught 9-12th grade ELA, Algebra I, and Social Studies
- Met with parents and guardians to build support for each student's needs
- Balanced instruction and work time with opportunities to investigate and explore subjects with hands-on activities
- Developed IEPs for students by working closely with their teachers and the school's administrators
- Taught students important life and personal development skills, including setting appropriate goals and how to advocate for their individual needs
- Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail
- Documented and tracked IEP goals and focused highly on students' progress
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
Enrichment Teacher (After School Program)
Carrollton City Schools
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Taught students how to explore ideas and expand their horizons through lively classroom discussions
- Tutored struggling students to help each understand core ideas and improve their performance
- Organized materials and classroom spaces to boost teaching efficiency and success
- Built relationships with students and parents to improve learning
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks, preparing them for advanced learning opportunities
Head Softball Coach
West Georgia Technical College
07.2011 - 05.2015
- Managed exercise sessions and practice drills, sustaining interest of players with challenging routines
- Managed a roster of 25 players in the fall. 15 in the Spring.
- Observed performance of individual team members and team, and instituted improvements to meet challenging benchmarks
- Inventoried equipment and kept adequate gear and equipment available for practices and events
- Developed strategies for games based on analyses of opposing team tactics and previous games
- Instilled discipline among players and to keep all players diligent in attending warm-up and practice sessions
- Organized away games and contents, including travel and accommodation arrangements for the team, coaches and support staff
- Advised students on team and academic matters to keep all athletes compliant with program requirements
- Motivated athletes to always be improving in all aspects of their lives
Teller Manager
Bank of America
04.2004 - 09.2006
- Interviewed and hired teller candidates to promote adequate staff coverage during operating hours.
- Called customers regularly to ensure quality customer service.
- Resolved escalated issues with customer transactions to facilitate improved process flow and encourage good customer relations.
- Performed teller, personal banker and functions during high-volume business periods to offer expeditious service to customers.
- Trained new employees in cash handling procedures, bank policies and customer service to promote compliance with established standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GASkills
- Consult with parents
- Verbal communication
- Google Classroom
- Administer assessments
- Build students' skills
- Multi-tasking
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Excellent classroom management
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Job readiness training
- Collaborative teamwork
- Lesson planning
- Behavior modifications
- Relationship building
- Data collection
- Social skills development
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Timeline
Special Education Teacher, Interrelated Teacher, K-5
Douglas County Schools
02.2022 - 12.2024
Enrichment Teacher (After School Program)
Carrollton City Schools
09.2018 - 03.2020
Special Education Teacher
Carrollton City Schools
07.2018 - 09.2020
Head Softball Coach
West Georgia Technical College
07.2011 - 05.2015
Teller Manager
Bank of America
04.2004 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of West Georgia
Similar Profiles
Shana HarrisShana Harris
Mathematics Teacher at Douglas County SchoolsMathematics Teacher at Douglas County Schools
Jenna PharisJenna Pharis
Teacher at Douglas County SchoolsTeacher at Douglas County Schools
Keven AllenKeven Allen
Building Maintenance Engineer at Douglas County SchoolsBuilding Maintenance Engineer at Douglas County Schools