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John Higgins

Tulsa

Summary

I am a Special Education with over a decade of experience. I have worked in Self-Contained rooms for my entire career. Prior to teaching, I worked several years as a paraprofessional/nurse (LPN) in a classroom with medically fragile students.


I have a current teaching license in the state of Oklahoma and I am certified in the areas mild/mod and severe/profound special education.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Union Public Schools
02.2023 - 09.2025
  • Supported individual education plans by collaborating with teachers and specialists to address student needs.
  • Assisted in implementing behavioral management strategies to foster positive classroom environments.
  • Engaged students using tailored instructional materials and adaptive technologies to enhance learning.
  • Monitored student progress through assessments, providing feedback for continuous improvement.

Special Education Teacher

Bixby Public Schools
08.2020 - 01.2024

Special Education teacher in a classroom with students of varying exceptionalities from a mild/moderate to a severe/profound special education level.

  • Facilitated communication between students, parents, and staff to ensure collaborative support networks.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and strategies for diverse learners.
  • Adapted lesson plans based on student responses and feedback, promoting effective learning experiences.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL
06-2016

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL
06-2008

Diploma in Practical Nursing LPN - Practical Nursing (LPN)

Traviss Technical Center
Lakeland, FL
05-2003

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Individual education plans ieps
  • Small group instruction

Certification

Mild-Moderate Special Education Teaching Certificate

Severe-Profound Special Education Teaching Certificate

Current CPR training

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Union Public Schools
02.2023 - 09.2025

Special Education Teacher

Bixby Public Schools
08.2020 - 01.2024

Master of Science - Special Education

Southeastern University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Florida Southern College

Diploma in Practical Nursing LPN - Practical Nursing (LPN)

Traviss Technical Center