Laquita Johnson
Springfield,MO
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher, with 21 years of experience, focused 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
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher, Cross Categorical
Logan Rogersville School District
08.2005 - Current
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
Special Education Teacher
Springfield Public Schools
12.2003 - 05.2005
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing positive reinforcement strategies to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Developed collaborative partnerships with general education teachers, working together to create inclusive classrooms that met the needs of all learners
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Cross Categorical, K-12
Southwest Missouri State University
Springfield, MO12-2003
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Data management
- Data collection
- Motivating students
- Individual education plans ieps
- Collaborative teamwork
- Co-teaching experience
- Group and individual instruction
- Trained in CPI
- IEP development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Completed 2 years of LETRS Training
Timeline
Special Education Teacher, Cross Categorical
Logan Rogersville School District
08.2005 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Springfield Public Schools
12.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Cross Categorical, K-12
Southwest Missouri State University
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