Accomplished Lead Educator at Conway Behavioral Health, adept in literacy development and fostering student engagement. Demonstrated leadership in curriculum design and special education, enhancing classroom inclusivity and student achievements. Employs empathy and innovative teaching methodologies, significantly improving learning outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Educator
Conway Behavioral Health
Conway , AR
08.2019 - Current
Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching students with special needs.
Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Facilitated team meetings to assess student performance, discuss program effectiveness, and plan for improvement initiatives.
Managed and organized class records and reports.
Made special accommodations to integrate students with ADD, ADHD and other learning disabilities.
Provided leadership in developing long-term goals for the department's growth and improvement.
Maintained accurate records of student performance and attendance to ensure compliance with regulations.
Teacher
Methodist Family Health
Little Rock, AR
08.2015 - 05.2019
Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Coach/Teacher
Cedar Heights Christian Academy
North Little Rock , AR
08.2010 - 05.2015
Organized and implemented training sessions, drills and exercises to improve technique, agility and strength.
Monitored and evaluated athlete's performance, providing constructive feedback and personalized coaching.
Provided guidance to participants in order to help them develop their skills and achieve desired goals.
Communicated effectively with parents, administrators, officials, media personnel and other coaches regarding team activities or concerns.
Mentored team members in order to build confidence and foster a supportive environment.
Encouraged players with positive reinforcement during game play or practice sessions.
Fostered a positive and motivational environment to boost team morale and cohesion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
12-1998
Skills
Parent-teacher communication
Collaborative learning
Assessment strategies
Behavior management
Educational leadership
Special education
Continuing education
Teaching methodologies
Student motivation
Group and individual instruction
Assessment development
Differentiated instruction
Conflict resolution
Empathy and patience
Data collection and analysis
Student records management
Timeline
Lead Educator
Conway Behavioral Health
08.2019 - Current
Teacher
Methodist Family Health
08.2015 - 05.2019
Coach/Teacher
Cedar Heights Christian Academy
08.2010 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Central Arkansas
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