Julia Davidson
Glen Burnie,MD
Summary
Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academic and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in designing 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
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
2020.08 - Current
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Taught multiple subjects ( ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) to students with moderate to severe disabilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education: Moderate To Severe Disabilities
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education & Special Education
Grove City College
Grove City, PA05.2020
Skills
- Head Teacher Support
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Team Collaboration
- IEP development
- Assistive Technology
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Data Management
- Modified Curriculum
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Trained in CPI
Certification
Maryland State: Standard Professional Certificate I (SPC I) (August 2020)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
2020.08 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education: Moderate To Severe Disabilities
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education & Special Education
Grove City College
Maryland State: Standard Professional Certificate I (SPC I) (August 2020)
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