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Lana Rainwater

Centreville,MS

Summary

Dynamic Inclusion Teacher with a proven track record at Amite County Schools, adept at differentiated instruction and fostering student engagement. Skilled in developing individualized education plans and enhancing social skills, I create inclusive learning environments that empower students to thrive academically and personally. Passionate about collaboration and communication with parents to support student success. I have a love for children and sincerely love teaching and watching my students grow and learn.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Inclusion Teacher: Inclusion Teacher 7/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Amite County Junior High School
Liberty , MS
03.2025 - Current
  • Targeted instruction providing ELA interventions to students.
  • Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
  • Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
  • Employed differentiated instruction techniques based on student abilities levels when planning lessons.
  • Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
  • Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for students.
  • Offered counseling to students and parents to increase personal growth, self-understanding and behavioral management.
  • Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
  • Created an inclusive classroom climate through proactive activities designed to promote acceptance and respect among peers.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about their child's academic progress, behaviors and overall well-being at school.

Self Contained Teacher (K-6th)

Amite County Schools
Liberty , MS
08.2019 - 12.2024
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with other professionals, such as speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and psychologists to ensure the best possible outcomes for students.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Provided support services for general education teachers who had students with special needs in their classes.
  • Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
  • Monitored student behavior and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Created and enforced classroom rules to facilitate a safe learning environment.
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Facilitated small group instruction sessions tailored specifically to individual student needs.

Inclusion Teacher ELA/Math 4th-8th Grades

Amite County Elementary School
Liberty, MS
08.2012 - 05.2017
  • Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the needs of individual students.
  • Assessed student performance through formative and summative assessments.
  • Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and creativity in the classroom.
  • Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
  • Provided targeted interventions to students as needed in Reading, ELA, Math
  • Co-taught in subject area classes

Science Teacher (6th)

William Winans Elementary School
Centreville, MS
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Integrated technology into lesson plans to engage students in the material being taught.
  • Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
  • Created a classroom environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Provided individualized instruction to help struggling students understand complex topics.
  • Monitored student performance, offering constructive feedback and additional aid to struggling students.

Inclusion Teacher ELA/Math (7th-9th)

Amite County Middle School
Liberty, MS
08.2009 - 05.2011
  • Co-Taught tested area subjects
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans and targeting struggling students
  • Provided small group/individual instruction/interventions in Reading/ELA, and Math

Inclusion Teacher

Amite County Schools
Gloster , MS
08.2006 - 05.2010
  • Co-Taught subject area classes
  • Focused on ELA, Reading, Math curriculum
  • Provided classroom instruction
  • Provided targeted interventions to struggling students
  • Developed lesson plans that included a variety of instructional strategies to engage all learners.

Preschool Teacher

TP Playschool
Centreville, MS
08.2004 - 05.2005
  • Taught pre-reading skills
  • used Abeka reading curriculum
  • Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-12 mild/moderate disabilities

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
05-2002

Associate of Arts -

Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Individualized education plans
  • Student assessment
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Behavior management
  • Parent communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Student engagement
  • Lesson planning
  • Social skills training
  • Conflict resolution
  • Emotional support
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Teamwork
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Social skills development
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reading intervention
  • First aid and CPR
  • Motivating students
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Progress monitoring

Timeline

Inclusion Teacher: Inclusion Teacher 7/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Amite County Junior High School
03.2025 - Current

Self Contained Teacher (K-6th)

Amite County Schools
08.2019 - 12.2024

Science Teacher (6th)

William Winans Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2016

Inclusion Teacher ELA/Math 4th-8th Grades

Amite County Elementary School
08.2012 - 05.2017

Inclusion Teacher ELA/Math (7th-9th)

Amite County Middle School
08.2009 - 05.2011

Inclusion Teacher

Amite County Schools
08.2006 - 05.2010

Preschool Teacher

TP Playschool
08.2004 - 05.2005

Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-12 mild/moderate disabilities

University of Southern Mississippi

Associate of Arts -

Southwest Mississippi Community College

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