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Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Adaptive Special Education Teacher
Eastern Elmentary
WASHINGTON, NC
10.2019 - 11.2021
Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans
Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students
Provide guidance and support to students with various behaviors Assist with developing a Functional Behavior Analysis and Behavior Intervention Plans
Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student
Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student’s abilities
Teach students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one.
Supervise and provide support to teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities.
Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare, and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students, and parents.
Implemented and designed multi-sensory lessons and activities to develop gross and fine motor skills.
Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for all students.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Eastern Elementary School
Washington, NC
08.2018 - 06.2019
Exhibits self as a positive role model for the school and community.
Deescalate aggressive behavior.
Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance.
Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
Communicated with students, teachers, staff, and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth.
Adaptive Special Education Teacher
Chocowinity Primary
Chocowinity, NC
08.2016 - 01.2018
Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans.
Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.
Provide guidance and support to students with various behaviors.
Assist with developing a Functional Behavior Analysis and Behavior Intervention Plans.
Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student.
Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student’s abilities.
Teach students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one.
Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals.
Supervise and provide support to teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities.
Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare, and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students, and parents.
Implemented and designed multi-sensory lessons and activities to develop gross and fine motor skills.
Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for all students.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Direct Support Proffessional
A Small Miracle Inc
Greenville, NC
09.2009 - Current
Assisted clients with various disabilities to support independence and well-being.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized client environment.
Monitored progress and documented client's health and status changes to keep care team updated.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Supported daily hygiene needs of client by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Assist client with behavioral and social skills.
Exceptional Teacher Assistant
Sadie Saulter Educational Center
Greenville, NC
01.2015 - 06.2016
Work with children ages 3 through 5 with Autism and developmental disabilities
Cooperate in developing procedures for the classroom
Assess each child’s skills and communicate with parent or guardian on progress
Prepares class materials
Maintain awareness of goals and objectives of all students
Carries out all supervisory duties in a prompt and responsible manner to ensure a safe and healthful environment
Maintain classroom files and records in accordance with applicable rules, laws, and regulations
Performs clerical duties as assigned
Operates technical equipment
Plan and organize instructional duties and activities
Exhibits self as a positive role model in the school and community.
Developmental Technician
RHA Howell Tar River
Greenville, NC
12.2013 - 06.2014
Help develop Individual Program Plan for children ages birth to teenage years with chronic illnesses, medical, and developmental needs.
Works with and communicates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the provision of quality services.
Provides assistance when needed to the service user in completing self-help skills.
Assist nursing staff in ensuring the overall health care of the service users.
Reports changes in any behavior or physical condition.
Documents all changes.
Interacts at regular intervals with all assigned service users using the service user’s mode of communication.
Ensures dignity and respect for each service user by providing privacy and confidentiality.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Eastern Elementary School
Washington, NC
08.2012 - 12.2013
Plan and organize instructional duties and activities.
Cooperate in developing procedures for the classroom.
Prepares class materials.
Maintain awareness of goals and objectives of all students.
Carries out all supervisory duties in a prompt and responsible manner to ensure a safe and healthful environment.
Maintain classroom files and records in accordance with applicable rules, laws, and regulations
Operates technical equipment
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Assisted and mentored students in groups by reviewing lesson teachings.
Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
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