Jaye Darr
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dedicated ECS2 Teacher with proven skills in developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and implementing adaptive learning tools. Committed to enhancing student outcomes through early intervention techniques and social-emotional learning.
Experienced special educator skilled in crisis prevention and intervention, with a strong focus on nurturing diverse learners. Proven ability to mentor new instructional assistants and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive effective instructional strategies and improve educational outcomes. Expertise in classroom organization and evidence-based instructional practices. Known for leveraging assistive technology and sensory integration techniques to support language acquisition and emotional regulation in neurodiverse classrooms. Recently retired from a 38 year teaching career and seeking part time employment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
ECS2 Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
Forestville Road Elementary School
08.2013 - 08.2026
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) to meet diverse student needs and enhance learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and implement effective teaching strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional practices to foster language development and social skills in young children.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in early childhood special education methodologies.
AU Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
Powell Elementary School Raleigh NC
08.2008 - 06.2013
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and collaboration.
- Assessed student performance to identify areas for improvement and tailored instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that enriched the curriculum.
- Analyzed student data to drive instructional decisions and improve educational outcomes consistently.
- Engaged parents through regular communication, promoting student success and community involvement.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6, Special Education K-12
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH06-1988
Skills
- Special education strategies
- Early intervention techniques
- Classroom organization
- Adaptive learning tools
- Certified in crisis prevention and intervention
- Emotional regulation in the nuerodiverse classroom
- Member of professional learning teams at Forestville Elementary
- Training in evidence based practices within the extended content classroom
- Writing and implementing functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans
- Structured classroom training
- Visual supports
- Sensory integration
- Writing and implementing Individualized education plans
- Social-emotional learning
- Assistive technology to teach language acquisition in non verbal or language delayed students
Timeline
ECS2 Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2013 - 08.2026
AU Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6, Special Education K-12
University of Dayton