Joni Humphries
Teacher
Satsuma,FL
Summary
I have worked in special education since 1988. I have had the privilege of creating a positive learning environment for so many different children, with so many different educational needs. Through effective collaboration with parents, administrators, and classroom teachers, students are insured that their individual needs are met so that they can experience academic success. My students are able to master state standards of learning with carefully selected, created, and/or modified curriculum based on their individual needs. It is a privilege watching children grow emotionally, socially, and academically!
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Intervention Coordinator for J.E.J. Moore
Prince George County Public Schools
Disputanta, VA
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Used collected data to establish small groups to best meet individual needs.
- Provided training, support and materials to teachers and paraprofessionals that were providing reading interventions.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Assessed, documented, and reported student progress to classroom teachers, parents, administrators, and case managers.
Special Education Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
Prince George, VA
08.2000 - 06.2018
- Taught English, history, and/or science to students with special needs in a self-contained classroom.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications including students with learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, hearing impairments, and/or an intellectually disability.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, administration, parents, and school staff to ensure individual needs/goals were met to promote academic and personal growth.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Worked intensively with the 6th grade English Department to develop yearly plans, select/create curriculum, set goals to ensure all standards were covered during the academic year.
Homebound Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
Hopewell, VA
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help student in his home, while is was recovering from surgery, to continue making academic growth and achieving his individualized goals,
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies and goals.
- Provided instruction in all academic subjects with accommodations as required.
Teacher Support Laison
Prince George County Public Schools
Prince George, VA
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted teachers in grades 6-12 with the implementation of the reading intervention program (Leveled Literacy Intervention) that was used in Prince George County.
- Assisted a kindergarten classroom teacher with classroom management, curriculum, instruction, and behavior management to promote student safety, create a positive learning environment, and ensure academic growth.
Special Education Teacher
Hopewell City Public Schools
Hopewell, VA
08.1988 - 06.2000
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- 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.
- Instructed third through fifth graders in a variety of settings to meet their individual needs. Including: resource, self-contained, collaborative, and/or on a consultative basis.
- Provided instruction to multiple grade levels for all core academic classes to students with accommodations and/or modifications to meet their individual educational needs.
- Created a positive learning environment that fostered individual growth, academic success, and student confidence through well defined expectations, classroom management techniques, and mutual respect.
Education
No Degree - Reading
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VAMaster of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Averett University
Danville, VA12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Learning Disability And/or Emotional Disturbance
Longwood University
Farmville, VA05.1988
High School Diploma -
Douglas Freeman High School
Richmond, VA06.1984
Skills
- Reading Intervention
- Special Education
- Close collaboration with teachers, parents, and administration
- Elementary/Middle School education
- Student-centered learning
- Student records management
- Classroom management
- Differentiated Instruction
Accomplishments
Parent Resource Center
In collaboration with a Parent Coordinator, we established the Parent Resource Center to provide information to parents of children with special needs through workshops, individual conferences, a lending library, and information disbursement.
Hopewell City Public Schools-1991-2000 (opened
center and acted as the teacher coordinator)
Prince George County Public Schools-2000-200?
(opened center and acted as the teacher co-
coordinator/consultant)
Teacher of the Year
Patrick Copeland Elementary School -1998
Hopewell City Public Schools-1998
Timeline
Homebound Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
03.2020 - 05.2020
Teacher Support Laison
Prince George County Public Schools
08.2018 - 03.2020
Reading Intervention Coordinator for J.E.J. Moore
Prince George County Public Schools
09.2015 - 06.2018
Special Education Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2018
Special Education Teacher
Hopewell City Public Schools
08.1988 - 06.2000
No Degree - Reading
University of Virginia
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Averett University
Bachelor of Science - Learning Disability And/or Emotional Disturbance
Longwood University
High School Diploma -
Douglas Freeman High School
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