Ilyse Latham
Vestavia Hills,AL
Summary
Compassionate, Exceptional Education Teacher with extensive experience in special education and inclusive classroom settings. Skilled in designing and delivering differentiated instruction tailored to diverse learning needs, creating supportive and positive learning environments, and engaging collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary educational teams to drive student success. Proficient in implementing effective behavior modification strategies that encourage social development, independence, and academic achievement. Recognized for meaningful contributions to curriculum development aligned with IEP goals, ensuring personalized support for every learner.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exceptional Education Teacher – Self-Contained (K–5)
Avondale Elementary School
Birmingham, USA
08.2022 - Current
- Provide specialized instruction for students with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, Emotional Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, and Multiple Disabilities
- Developed and implemented IEPs, FBAs, and BIPs aligned with alternate achievement standards to promote student success
- Deliver differentiated instruction across all academic areas using evidence-based practices
- Led as Lead Teacher, overseeing referral processes, reevaluations, and compliance to meet student needs
- Collaborate with general education teachers, families, administration, and outside agencies to ensure wraparound services and inclusive practices
- Mentored Peer Helpers as active PBIS team member, guiding student leaders in supporting peers with disabilities
- Athletic Director – Let's Move BCS: coordinate basketball, soccer, cheer, flag football, and school athletic events
- Coach with 5+ years of experience fostering teamwork, leadership, and injury prevention
- Served at Birmingham City Schools, focusing on student development
Exceptional Education Teacher – Self-Contained (9–12)
Gardendale High School
Gardendale, USA
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Delivered individualized instruction tailored to unique needs of students across diverse disability categories, enhancing learning engagement
- Developed and monitored IEP goals alongside behavior intervention plans, ensuring alignment with each student's educational progress
- Facilitated inclusion support while coordinating transition planning for post-secondary readiness, promoting successful next steps for students
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and community agencies
- Jefferson County Schools
Exceptional Education Teacher – Self-Contained (3–6)
Brighton School
Brighton, USA
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Implemented behavioral interventions and facilitated adaptive skill development to promote positive student outcomes
- Delivered foundational academic and functional skills instruction to enhance student engagement and independence
- Collaborated with educators and specialists to assist students at Jefferson County Schools in achieving personalized learning goals
Education
Master of Arts - Education – Educational Psychometry
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL04-2022
Bachelor of Science - Education – Collaborative Special Education (K-12)
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2016
Skills
- IEP implementation
- Multisensory teaching
- Literacy interventions
- Math interventions
- Assessment strategies
- Transition planning
- Inclusive practices
- Adaptive techniques
- Instructional design
- Curriculum design
- Instructional technology
- Data collection
- Progress tracking
- Data-driven decisions
- Social-emotional learning
- Cognitive development
- Student engagement
- Team teaching
- Teacher collaboration
- Behavior analysis
- Conflict resolution
- Executive Functioning Skills
- Time management
- Prioritization skills
- Behavior analysis
- Data collection
- Executive Functioning Skills
Leadership And Professional Training
- Lead Teacher, Avondale Elementary School, 2022–Present
- Managing Crisis Safely – De-escalation & Restraint Training, 2023–Present
- Safety Management System & Restraint Training, 2016–Present
- Jefferson County Medical Assistant Training, 2016–Present
Honors And Professional Memberships
- National Association of Special Education Teachers
- American Federation of Teachers
- Published for the upcoming Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
- National Association of School Psychologists
- Alabama Association of School Psychologists
- Golden Key Academic Honor Society
- Sigma Rho Chi – Recruitment Counselor, University of Alabama Panhellenic Association
Certification
- Class A Alabama Teaching Certificate
- Class B Alabama Teaching Certificate
- Praxis II: Special Education Core Knowledge
- Praxis II: Multiple Subjects
- Praxis II: PLT K-6
- BCS Medication Certified
- MCS Behavior De-escalation Trained
- Coach Safely Certified
- Mississippi certification for Special Education K-12 and Educational Psychometrist
Volunteer Experience
- Special Olympics, 2011–Present
- Autism Society of Alabama, 2023–Present
- Epilepsy Foundation, 2025–Present
- Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, 2024
Timeline
Exceptional Education Teacher – Self-Contained (K–5)
Avondale Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Exceptional Education Teacher – Self-Contained (9–12)
Gardendale High School
08.2018 - 05.2022
Exceptional Education Teacher – Self-Contained (3–6)
Brighton School
08.2016 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Education – Educational Psychometry
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Education – Collaborative Special Education (K-12)
University of Alabama