Justine Grogan
RAIFORD
Summary
Dedicated educator with a proven track record at Union County Public Schools, excelling in creating inclusive environments for neurodiverse students and implementing effective IEPs. Leveraged emotional disorder expertise and exceptional parent-teacher communication to enhance student success. Achieved significant improvements in standardized test scores, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to student growth.
Self-contained special education professional skilled in developing and executing tailored education plans to support student growth. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create constructive and supportive classroom atmosphere. Reliable and adaptable, consistently achieving positive outcomes through effective communication and classroom management skills.
Experienced with creating comprehensive and personalized education plans for students with special needs. Utilizes differentiated instruction and behavior management to enhance student engagement and learning. Knowledge of fostering collaborative relationships with parents, colleagues, and support staff to ensure cohesive educational experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Union County Public Schools
06.2022 - Current
- Utilized various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students had equal opportunities to succeed.
- Implemented evidence-based behavioral intervention strategies, promoting a positive learning environment for all students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication and increased parental involvement in their child''s education.
- Coordinated services between general education teachers, specialists, and other support staff to ensure seamless delivery of instruction and accommodations for special education students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing ongoing support during their transition into the profession.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance and monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Second Grade Teacher
Union County Public Schools
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples.
- Managed classroom effectively using positive discipline techniques and behavior management plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback for improved academic performance.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through consistent communication, leading to increased parental involvement in their child''s education.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Education
Bachelor Of Education - Early Childhood Education
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL08.2019
Associate Of Science - Education
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL06.2016
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- IEP implementation
- Team collaboration
- Parent communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Data management
- Student records management
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Assistive technology
- Transition planning
- Knowledge of MS Windows, MS Office, and Internet Explorer
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Certification
- English for Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement
- Reading Endorsement
- Elementary Education Certification
- Exceptional Student Education Certification
Timeline
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Union County Public Schools
06.2022 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Union County Public Schools
10.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor Of Education - Early Childhood Education
Saint Leo University
Associate Of Science - Education
Florida Gateway College
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