Jane Ware
Mineral Bluff,GA
Summary
Flexible and caring Special Education Teacher with proven background in enhancing learning experiences for children with diverse needs. Skilled in creating adaptive teaching methods tailored to individual student requirements, fostering an inclusive classroom environment. Strengths include effective communication, behavioral management techniques, and developing interactive educational materials. Improved academic performance and social integration for students through innovative approaches and collaborative efforts with parents and professionals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher -K-2nd Grade
Cherokee County Schools
Murphy, North Carolina
08.2019 - Current
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
Preschool Teacher -Ranger Elementary
Cherokee County Schools
Murphy, North Carolina
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Special Education Teacher - Early College
Cherokee County Schools
Murphy, North Carolina
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
Gifted Education Teacher
Cherokee County Schools
Murphy, North Carolina
08.2012 - 08.2017
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction plans to meet the needs of gifted students.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations to identify student strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
- Provided individualized instruction in small groups or one-on-one sessions.
Special Education Teacher-K-8th Martins Creek
Cherokee County Schools
Murphy , North Carolina
08.2008 - 08.2012
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
Early Childhood Educator - Grades 3rd & 5th
Cherokee County Schools
Murphy , North Carolina
08.2003 - 08.2008
- Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
- Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained detailed records of children's progress, behaviors, and interactions to inform instructional decisions and parent communications.
- Led parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress, strengths, and areas for growth.
Preschool Teacher - Special Ed.
Fannin County School System
Mineral Bluff, Georgia
08.2000 - 08.2003
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Lee University
Cleveland, TN08-2003
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA06-1991
Associate of Science - Business
Tri-County Community College
Murphy, NC05-1987
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Child Development
- Evidence-based assessment
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Parent communications
- Elementary Education
Certification
- National Board Certified - Literacy Reading-Language Arts Early & Middle Childhood Ages 3-12 years old
- North Carolina Teaching License, Certified in Pre-K, Elementary Education (K-6), Academically Gifted K-12, Special Education K-12, Middle-School Language Arts 6-8
- Georgia Teaching License, Certified in Elementary Education (P-5), Special Education K-12
Affiliations
- Farmer of Beef Cattle
- Raise American Quarter Horses
- Active Member of Alpha Delta Kappa a organization for women educators
- Part of New Jerusalem Baptist Church Family
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher -K-2nd Grade
Cherokee County Schools
08.2019 - Current
Preschool Teacher -Ranger Elementary
Cherokee County Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019
Special Education Teacher - Early College
Cherokee County Schools
08.2017 - 08.2018
Gifted Education Teacher
Cherokee County Schools
08.2012 - 08.2017
Special Education Teacher-K-8th Martins Creek
Cherokee County Schools
08.2008 - 08.2012
Early Childhood Educator - Grades 3rd & 5th
Cherokee County Schools
08.2003 - 08.2008
Preschool Teacher - Special Ed.
Fannin County School System
08.2000 - 08.2003
- National Board Certified - Literacy Reading-Language Arts Early & Middle Childhood Ages 3-12 years old
- North Carolina Teaching License, Certified in Pre-K, Elementary Education (K-6), Academically Gifted K-12, Special Education K-12, Middle-School Language Arts 6-8
- Georgia Teaching License, Certified in Elementary Education (P-5), Special Education K-12
Master of Arts - Special Education
Lee University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of North Georgia
Associate of Science - Business
Tri-County Community College
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