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Julie Benson Wittman

New London,NC

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Stanly County Schools
08.1995 - Current
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported new teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Designed detailed learning plans (IEPs) for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

Exceptional Children's Lead Teacher

Cabarrus County Schools
10.2014 - 03.2017
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Provided emotional support to students and families.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on Corrective Reading.

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2012 - 10.2014
  • Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
  • Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Offered crisis counseling and intervention at school, home and in community to support student needs.
  • Provided emotional support to students and families.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.

Education

Associate of Science - General Studies

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA

Bachelor of Science - Education of Individuals in Middle School Special Education Programs

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Master of Science - Education of Individuals- Learning Disabilities

Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA

Master of Science - School Administration

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Multicultural Populations
  • Parent Conferences
  • Creative Lesson Plan Development
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Advocacy
  • Plan Lessons
  • Positive Atmosphere Promotion
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Quizzes, Tests and Exams
  • Student Rapport-Building
  • Performance Assessment
  • Specialized Testing
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Update Records
  • Counseling
  • Classroom Management
  • Organizational Development Knowledge
  • Distance Learning Platforms
  • Instructional Best Practices
  • Child Development
  • Behavioral Skills Development
  • Academic Material Selection
  • IEP Development
  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Critical Thinking
  • Behavior Management
  • Middle School Education
  • Social-Emotional Learning Training
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Effectively Work with Parents
  • Standardized Testing
  • Special Education
  • Documentation

Additional Information

Outside of work, I am involved in my church in a leadership position. I am the Family Ministries Coordinator. I plan Sunday School lessons for children and teens. I plan events for group of various ages that include time to fellowship together.

Timeline

Exceptional Children's Lead Teacher

Cabarrus County Schools
10.2014 - 03.2017

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2012 - 10.2014

Teacher

Stanly County Schools
08.1995 - Current

Associate of Science - General Studies

Tidewater Community College

Bachelor of Science - Education of Individuals in Middle School Special Education Programs

Old Dominion University

Master of Science - Education of Individuals- Learning Disabilities

Regent University

Master of Science - School Administration

Wingate University

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