Experienced teacher with a background in providing specialized, differentiated instruction for students with unique learning needs. Collaborated successfully with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student outcomes, ensuring all learners achieved their goals. Created effective lesson plans and implemented inclusive strategies in an engaging classroom environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Resource Teacher
St Johns Public Schools Julington Creek Elementary
St Johns
10.2017 - 08.2022
Encouraged social-emotional growth through counseling sessions, small group instruction, and individual interventions.
Provided direct instruction to students with disabilities according to their needs.
Provided support for classroom teachers in implementing instructional strategies that met the needs of diverse learners.
Communicated regularly with families about their child's progress toward meeting established goals.
Participated in meetings regarding evaluation results, placement decisions, discipline issues, and other matters relating to ESE and RtI programs.
Monitored student progress through observation, assessment data analysis, and record keeping related to IEPs, evaluations, testing results, and goal progression.
Collaborated closely with other professionals, such as teachers, administrators, district personnel, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists.
Developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans, including writing goals and objectives based on identified need areas.
ESE Teacher
Duval County Schools Greenland Pines Elementary
Jacksonville
07.2011 - 09.2017
Developed and implemented IEPs for special education students and conducted regular meetings with parents to discuss their child's progress.
Provided differentiated instruction in areas such as reading comprehension, math skills, and writing strategies, facilitating small group and one-on-one instruction as needed to reach all learners at their own level.
Utilized effective classroom management strategies to maintain an orderly and engaging environment conducive to learning.
Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans aligned with state standards to promote and build student confidence.
Education
Autism Endorsement -
St Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL
05-2014
Bachelor of Arts -
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
08-2009
Skills
Data Analysis and Progress Monitoring
Effective Classroom Management
Differentiated Instruction
Emotional and Behavioral interventions
Collaborative teamwork
Inclusion strategies
Certification
Elementary Education (K-6)
Exceptional Student Education (K-12)
Prekindergarten/Primary Education (PreK-3)
ESOL Endorsement
Autism Endorsement
Timeline
ESE Resource Teacher
St Johns Public Schools Julington Creek Elementary