Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
ESE Teacher
Escambia County School Board
08.2023 - Current
Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform instructional planning and monitor student progress toward IEP goals.
Attended professional development workshops focused on special education best practices, staying current on new research and techniques in the field.
Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Special Education Teacher
Chickasaw Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2023
Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
Provided emotional support to students and families.
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Support Staff
Baldwin Board of Education
10.2014 - 08.2020
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Contributed to a positive school environment by building strong relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
Administrator
Greystone After-school Care
08.2010 - 06.2014
Education
Master of Special Education - Education
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Instructional Design And Human Performance Improve
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
12.2018
Skills
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions
Using educational technology to setup functions, enter data, and process information
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational programs and classes, along with teaching and instructing others
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose and create learning programs for students
Educator And Development Experience
Knowledge of management of software, including Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat, Captivate, and Creative Cloud, and Educational application such as PowerSchool, Clever, Waterford.
Design, plan, organize, and direct operations for students and Project Outreach club members.
Design professional documents, such as Communication Plans, Needs Assessments, and Data Analysis.
Create learning products using software like POWTOON and INFOGRAPHIC to produce learning materials, graphic organizers, and course materials.
Executive And Leadership Experience
Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings by creating materials and applying knowledge of state policies, and maintaining professional relations with the IEP team members.
Direct administrative details, such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries for school outreach program.
Analyze data to assess operational or learning products effectiveness by conducting assessments and educational probes.
Mediate communication between teacher, parents and the administrators.
Memberships Certifications
Association for Talent Development 2018, 2023
National Society of Leadership and Success 2018
Special Education Teacher
Project Management Training/ Udemy 2017
Timeline
ESE Teacher
Escambia County School Board
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Chickasaw Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2023
Support Staff
Baldwin Board of Education
10.2014 - 08.2020
Administrator
Greystone After-school Care
08.2010 - 06.2014
Master of Special Education - Education
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Instructional Design And Human Performance Improve
University of South Alabama
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