Driven Instructional Specialist offering 5 years of success in training and development across diverse range of education levels. Utilizes data analysis and learning platform mastery to support student performance and increase engagement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Exceptional Children's Specialist
Cumberland County Schools
09.2017 - Current
Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
Collaborated with teachers to determine curriculum efficacy.
Provided professional development for 60+ teachers
Helped teachers organize their instructional environment to optimize learning.
Demonstrated evidence based practices for teachers to improve understanding and increase student success.
Modeled data analysis for development and adjustment of IEPs.
Verified compliance with all state and local education requirements.
Special Education Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2009 - 08.2017
Created and managed IEPs for up to 12 students to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Provided life skills programming for high school students with moderate to severe autism.
Teacher's Assistant
Cumberland County Schools
02.2008 - 08.2009
Kept kindergarten and pre-kindergarten classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
12.2000
Skills
Collaborative and Team-Oriented
Adult Learning Theories
Instructional Software
Training Program Improvement
Individual Education Plan Expertise
Classroom Management Techniques
Providing Feedback
Affiliations
Council for Exceptional Children
Timeline
Exceptional Children's Specialist
Cumberland County Schools
09.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2009 - 08.2017
Teacher's Assistant
Cumberland County Schools
02.2008 - 08.2009
Master of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
East Carolina University
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