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Kortni Vega

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Teacher with experience designing and implementing individualized instruction to support diverse learners. Strong background in IEP development, data-driven decision making, co-teaching and small group instruction, and positive behavior supports. Committed to fostering inclusive, supportive learning environments that promote student growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interrelated Resource Teacher

Sycamore Elementary School
Sugar Hill, GA
07.2023 - Current
  • Designed and adapted individualized instructional strategies aligned with IEP goals.
  • Led IEP meetings and authored compliant IEPs using student data.
  • Administered academic achievement assessments for eligibility and re-evaluations.
  • Delivered small-group and co-taught instruction in reading, writing, and math.
  • Implemented positive behavior interventions to improve classroom engagement.

Student Teacher / Intern

Martin Technology Academy
Flowery Branch, GA
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Managed full instructional responsibilities for a classroom of 24 students.
  • Planned and delivered standards-based lessons across subject areas.
  • Collaborated with mentor teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams.

Practicum Student

Sugar Hill Elementary School
Sugar Hill, GA
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Administered diagnostic reading assessments and implemented corrective strategies.
  • Collected and analyzed literacy data using Dolch, Wilson, and Fountas & Pinnell tools.
  • Planned and delivered targeted instructional activities for K–5 students.

Substitute Teacher

GCPS
03.2022 - 05.2023

Facilitated the delivery of teachers' lesson plans and activities to ensure effective student engagement.

Fostered a confident educational learning environment that empowered students.

Facilitated positive student behavior by supporting teachers' classroom management techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Special Education

University of North Georgia
05.2023

Skills

    Teamwork and collaboration

    Excellent communication

    Passionate and dedicated leader

    Organizational skills

    Flexibility and adaptability

    Time management

    Relationship building

    Friendly, positive attitude

Certification

  • Special Education General Curriculum / Elementary Education (P–5)
  • Language Arts, Math, Reading, Science, and Social Science Cognitive Levels (P–5)
  • Reading Endorsement

Timeline

Interrelated Resource Teacher

Sycamore Elementary School
07.2023 - Current

Student Teacher / Intern

Martin Technology Academy
08.2022 - 04.2023

Substitute Teacher

GCPS
03.2022 - 05.2023

Practicum Student

Sugar Hill Elementary School
08.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Special Education

University of North Georgia