Jimmy Overstreet
Covington,Georgia
Summary
To obtain a teaching position in which my knowledge, leadership skills, and curricular expertise can be utilized. Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Rockdale County Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
- General Ray Davis Middle School
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
Special Education Teacher
Dekalb County Public Schools
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Lakeside High School
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
Physical Education Teacher
Henry County Public Schools
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Henry County High School
- Developed individualized fitness programs for students, improving overall physical health and wellness.
Special Education Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools
07.2014 - 01.2017
- Crawford Long Middle School
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Special Education Teacher
Rockdale County Public Schools
07.2011 - 05.2014
- Salem High School
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Kindergarten Teacher (Student Intern)
Rockdale County Public Schools
01.2010 - 04.2010
- C.J
- Hicks Elementary
Special Education Teacher
Fulton County Schools
07.2005 - 12.2009
- Tri-Cities High School
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Special Education Teacher
Broward County Schools
12.2004 - 06.2005
- Crystal Lake Middle School
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Education
Educational Specialist, Curriculum, Instruction, Management & Administration -
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL06.2011
Master of Arts in Teaching, Early Childhood Education -
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA05.2010
Bachelor of Arts, Communication -
Newberry College
Newberry, SC05.2004
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Inclusion Strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Individualized Instruction
- Motivating students
- Parent Communication
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Student Support
Certification
- Early Childhood Education (P-5) [FLD808]
- SP ED General Curriculum Consultative (P-12) [FLD798]
- SP ED Language Arts Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8) [FLD931]
- SP ED Math Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8) [FLD911]
- SP ED Science Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8) [FLD921]
- SP ED Social Science Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8) [FLD941]
Proficiency
- Student Motivation
- Team Approach
- Multidisciplinary Education Plans
- Parent and Student Conferences
- Effective communication skills
- Student Centered Learning Environment
- Technology Integration
- School Operations and Supervision
- Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Positive Behavioral Intervention System (PBIS)
References
- Kimberly Dyer, Principal, Rockdale County Public Schools, (770)388-5675
- Kecia Thomas, Assistant Principal, Rockdale County Public Schools, (770)388-5675
- Sabrina McCray, Lead Teacher of Compliance, General Ray Davis Middle School, (404)514-5309
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Rockdale County Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Dekalb County Public Schools
07.2019 - 07.2021
Physical Education Teacher
Henry County Public Schools
07.2017 - 07.2019
Special Education Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools
07.2014 - 01.2017
Special Education Teacher
Rockdale County Public Schools
07.2011 - 05.2014
Kindergarten Teacher (Student Intern)
Rockdale County Public Schools
01.2010 - 04.2010
Special Education Teacher
Fulton County Schools
07.2005 - 12.2009
Special Education Teacher
Broward County Schools
12.2004 - 06.2005
Educational Specialist, Curriculum, Instruction, Management & Administration -
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Arts in Teaching, Early Childhood Education -
Mercer University
Bachelor of Arts, Communication -
Newberry College