Joanna Bartley
Show Low,AZ
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-2 Resource Special Education Teacher
Show Low Unified School District
12.2023 - Current
- In-Person
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
IEP Writer/ Virtual Special Education Teacher
Maxim Healthcare
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Virtual Teacher / IEP Writer
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce effective Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks, lesson plans, progress reports, and meeting preparation and materials for parents.
- Wrote IEPs for several Sp.Ed. teachers who, in turn, focused on classroom lessons and behavior management.
5th grade teacher
Humboldt Unified School District
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Created and presented engaging lessons for students and focused on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Virtual English Teacher
VIPKid
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Prepared English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Created exciting lessons to keep young children engaged in learning.
Special Education Teacher
Cottonwood- Oak Creek School District
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
K-6 Resource Teacher
Yadkin County School District
09.2011 - 05.2017
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught English Language Arts and Mathematics to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Master of Science in Special Education - Education
Western Governors University
12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC05.2011
Associate Arts Degree -
Surry Community College
01.1999
Skills
- Google Classroom and Zoom instruction and classes
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Assessments
- Data Management
- Student Records Management/ eIEPpro, CECAS systems
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Certification
- NC teaching license
- AZ teaching license
- Certificate in NC to teach General Education
- Certificate in NC to teach Special Education
- Certificate in AZ to teach General Education
- Certificate in AZ to teach Special Education
- Fingerprint Clearance Card in Arizona
Additional Information
I have taught students with learning and mild/moderate disabilities for 13 years. In doing so, I have utilized eIEPPro and CECAS, as well as Google Suite and Microsoft. I work well with online platforms and meetings/teaching opportunities online. I am very good at building rapport with students of all ages and also with their parents. I am able to communicate with general education teachers in gathering information and data to complete IEP work.
References
Michael Day, (336) 409-8810, Cassandra Jones, (520) 515-2700, Kim Grant, (928) 710-5867
Timeline
K-2 Resource Special Education Teacher
Show Low Unified School District
12.2023 - Current
IEP Writer/ Virtual Special Education Teacher
Maxim Healthcare
07.2021 - 11.2023
5th grade teacher
Humboldt Unified School District
07.2020 - 07.2021
Special Education Teacher
Cottonwood- Oak Creek School District
12.2018 - 06.2020
Virtual English Teacher
VIPKid
06.2017 - 05.2021
K-6 Resource Teacher
Yadkin County School District
09.2011 - 05.2017
Master of Science in Special Education - Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Lees-McRae College
Associate Arts Degree -
Surry Community College
- NC teaching license
- AZ teaching license
- Certificate in NC to teach General Education
- Certificate in NC to teach Special Education
- Certificate in AZ to teach General Education
- Certificate in AZ to teach Special Education
- Fingerprint Clearance Card in Arizona
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