James A. Pritchard
Savannah
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with expertise in technology integration and behavior management, enhancing student learning and independence. Experienced in collaborating with educational teams to support individualized education plans and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Eager to leverage skills in small group instruction and analytical thinking to contribute to student success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
SCCPSS
08.2022 - Current
- Provided academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support for students in need.
- Reviewed IEP with student's parents, school administrators and student's general education teachers.
- Utilized technology to supplement instruction and enhance student learning.
Independent Contractor
Salt Creek Couriers
08.2014 - Current
- Delivered packages to business and residential customers by using safest delivery routes.
- Worked under tight deadlines, drove to customer sites, and picked up and delivered documents in all weather conditions.
- Operated delivery vehicles safely by following company policies and procedures, minimizing accidents.
- Greeted customers pleasantly while making deliveries to homes and businesses.
- Used technology to scan and log packages.
- Handled and delivered time-sensitive documents and packages, mapping routes and considering traffic patterns and driving conditions to make timely pickups and deliveries.
- Established excellent working relationships at delivery and pickup points.
- Sorted items to be delivered according to delivery route.
- Managed time-sensitive items with consistent record of on-time deliveries.
SpEd Teacher
Ombudsman
08.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow teaching team members to offer students meaningful general education experiences to special education students.
- Observed students to identify concerns and developed strategies to address both common and complex problems impacting students' educational success.
- Put together materials and organized classroom environment to maximize student independence.
- Assessed student learning by monitoring student comprehension of general education curriculum and adjusting instruction to meet needs.
- Administered regular assessments to evaluate student growth against evidence-based measures.
Special Education Co-Teacher
Snelson Golden Middle School
08.2012 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow teaching team members to offer students meaningful general education experiences to special education students.
- Observed students to identify concerns and developed strategies to address both common and complex problems impacting students' educational success.
- Assisted students with personal needs such as toileting, feeding, and grooming.
- Organized classroom environment to maximize student independence, mutual respect, and engagement during work periods and transitions.
- Prepared, helped develop, and regularly reviewed individualized education plans for students in need of extra support.
Director
Ombudsman Educational Services
12.2008 - Current
- Assessed students regularly and customized approaches to maintain progress with educational goals.
- Connected with parents and students to help each obtain maximum benefit out of class experiences.
- Incorporated new technologies, instructional strategies, and teaching requirements to enhance student learning.
- Monitored students to identify and address problem behaviors.
- Proctored tests diligently to maintain integrity of students' examination results.
- Distributed homework assignments and tests and collected upon completion.
- Administered standardized and informal tests to evaluate student progress.
- 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.
Education
Master of Science -
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA, US05.2026
Masters - Reading Education
American InterContinental University
USMBA - Business Administration
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, GABachelor of Science - Special Education
USSkills
- Technology integration
- Behavior management
- Small group instruction
- Manage classrooms
- Lab specimen transport
- Customer service
- Collect payments
- Transport laboratory specimens
- Customer relations
- Prioritization
- Public speaking
- Analytical thinking
- Creative thinking
- Coaching
- Reading Endorsement
- Crossing Guard Duties
Certification
744258
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
SCCPSS
08.2022 - Current
Independent Contractor
Salt Creek Couriers
08.2014 - Current
SpEd Teacher
Ombudsman
08.2013 - Current
Special Education Co-Teacher
Snelson Golden Middle School
08.2012 - Current
Director
Ombudsman Educational Services
12.2008 - Current
Masters - Reading Education
American InterContinental University
MBA - Business Administration
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Master of Science -
Georgia Southern University