Juanita Nixon
Albany,GA
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Dougherty County School System
Albany, GA
07.2015 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
Special Education Teacher
Detroit Public School Community District
Detroit, MI
11.2010 - 09.2014
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI04-2014
Bachelor of Science - Learning Disabilities
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI12-2009
Skills
- Competent in Smartboard Technology
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Learning Style Assessments
- Instructional Strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Motivating Students
- Student Records Management
- Parent Communication
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Learning Disabilities Expertise
- Special Education
- GAE Education Association
- Classroom Management
- Special education
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
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thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Dougherty County School System
07.2015 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Detroit Public School Community District
11.2010 - 09.2014
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Detroit Mercy
Bachelor of Science - Learning Disabilities
University of Detroit Mercy
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