Johanna Hersh
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
James River High School
09.2004 - 07.2022
- Responsible for following the Chesterfield County curriculum for English 9th, 10th and 12th grades in a collaborative setting.
- Accountable for a caseload of 28 students with Learning Disabilities.
- Enhanced student's communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicate closely with the students and their parents or guardians in-school as well as in the home, to ensure a plan is in place for a successful academic and social year.
- Visit students in a homebound setting for academic and emotional purposes.
- Implement a READ 180 program for students with a reading level of two grades below average.
Special Education Teacher
Matoaca High School
09.2001 - 06.2004
- Responsible for following the Chesterfield County curriculum for Algebra I and Geometry in a collaborative setting.
- Accountable for a caseload of 28 Learning Disability students.
- Enhanced student's communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicate closely with the students and their parents or guardians in-school as well as in the home, to ensure a plan is in place for a successful academic and social year.
- Visit students in a homebound setting for academic and emotional purposes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education/Special Education
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MDSkills
- Behavior Modifications
- Skills Development
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Learning Style Assessments
- Motivating students
- Parent Communication
- Social Skills Development
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- Autism Cohort
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
James River High School
09.2004 - 07.2022
Special Education Teacher
Matoaca High School
09.2001 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Education/Special Education
University of Maryland - College Park
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