January M. Baldy
Johns Island
Summary
Results-oriented and compassionate educator with experience in creating and implementing differentiated lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles. Committed to fostering positive student interactions ensuring all learners thrive in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. Strong communicator adept at building relationships that enhance collaboration among students, educators, and families.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant Special Education
Edith L. Frierson Montessori
Wadmalaw Island
03.2026 - Current
- Supported students through individualized instruction and tailored learning activities.
- Monitored student behavior, offering guidance to foster positive interactions.
- Established strong relationships with parents, teachers, and school administrators.
- Provided targeted support in small groups to reinforce classroom concepts.
- Assisted special needs students one-on-one to navigate academic challenges.
- Facilitated discussions in small groups to enhance engagement and comprehension.
Student Teacher
Charles Pinckney Elementary School
Mount Pleasant
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Completed 60 days of student teaching, including full takeover for three weeks across all subjects.
- Developed and implemented engaging, differentiated lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Led small group and whole class instruction to foster student engagement and understanding.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations using observation and data.
- Followed IEPs and 504s to ensure appropriate accommodations and modifications for students.
- Attended faculty meetings, PLCs, and school-related events to enhance collaboration and professional growth.
- Collaborated with cooperating teacher to develop SLOs and implement educational goals effectively.
- Created and managed positive learning environments that promoted positive behavior and improved academic outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12-2014
Skills
- Effective communication
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Relationship building
- Planning and preparation
- Inspire and encourage others
Certification
South Carolina Department of Education - Elementary Education Grades 2-6 March 2026
KEY SELECTED COURSE WORK
- Early Literacy Methods
- Assessing Student Learning
- Using Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning
- Essential Practices for Supporting Diverse Learners
- Elementary Disciplinary Literacy
- Student Teaching I | Student Teaching II
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant Special Education
Edith L. Frierson Montessori
03.2026 - Current
Student Teacher
Charles Pinckney Elementary School
09.2025 - 12.2025
Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix