Jodiann Reynolds
Special Education Teacher
STOCKBRIDGE,Georgia
Summary
Versatile and dedicated 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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Flippen Elementary School
McDonough, GA
08.2022 - Current
- Manage a caseload of students that receive special education services to access the general education curriculum.
- Develop and implement and monitor individual educational plans, functional behavior plans and behavior intervention plans designed to promote educational and social development for students with learning disabilities.
- Coordinate special education services and serve as the primary contact for the parent and collaborate with various teams to assure positive outcomes for all learners.
- Develop and implement curriculum, project-based learning, student-directed learning activities and enhance lessons using various technology platforms. Conduct small group and individuals classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs
- Assess student achievement through data analysis and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for school-based and individual reporting purposes.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Special Education Teacher
Our World School
McDonough, GA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Eagles Landing High School
McDonough, GA
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
SpEd Paraprofessional
J.B Henderson School
McDonough, GA
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 08.2022 - 08.2022
Skills
Student records management
Conflict resolution techniques
Special education
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Organization and Time Management
Data Entry
Communication
Intermediate Computer Skills
Creative Writing
I enjoy the craft of story telling and can communicate information easily for readers to understand. I love to captivate and sustain the interest of my audiences with my writing. I demonstrate exceptional skills with the use of figurative language, metaphors, similes and imagery to convey my messages. My most favorite style of writing is Narrative writing.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Flippen Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
Georgia State University
08.2022 - 08.2022
Special Education Teacher
Our World School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Eagles Landing High School
08.2020 - 08.2021
SpEd Paraprofessional
J.B Henderson School
08.2018 - 08.2020