Kayla Lochridge
Special Education Teacher
Fulton
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Itawamba Attendance Center
08.2025 - Current
- Utilized various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students had equal opportunities to succeed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive education plans tailored to each student''s unique needs.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication and increased parental involvement in their child''s education.
- Implemented evidence-based behavioral intervention strategies, promoting a positive learning environment for all students.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 6th Grade ELA
Itawamba Attendance Center
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Student Teacher
Wilson High School
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Created a passing edTPA portfolio and independently instructed a unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL12-2023
Associate of Arts - Secondary Education
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS 05.2001 -
Skills
Novice ASL and AAC experience
Verbal and nonverbal communication
Behavior modifications
Data collection
Visual supports
Experience with varying disabilities (Autism, ADHD, ID, DD, Deafness, Tourette's)
Timeline
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Itawamba Attendance Center
08.2025 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 6th Grade ELA
Itawamba Attendance Center
12.2024 - 03.2025
Student Teacher
Wilson High School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Associate of Arts - Secondary Education
Itawamba Community College
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of North Alabama