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LaShonda Manley

DOUGLAS,Ga

Summary

Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments. I'm currently certified in Special Education Interrelated, Special Education Adaptive Curriculum, and Reading Specialist

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Ware County Board of Education
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs and enhance learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement effective teaching strategies for students with disabilities.
  • Designed engaging science and social studies lesson plans incorporating adaptive technologies and differentiated instruction techniques.


Referral Coordinator/Inclusion Teacher

Eastside Elementary
07.2023 - 07.2024


  • Coordinated referrals for special education services, enhancing student support and resource allocation.
  • Teacher of students with disabilities.

Inclusion/Resource/EBD Teacher

Coffee County Board of Education
07.2007 - 07.2023
  • Special Education teacher in an inclusion and/or resource setting for students with learning disabilities.
  • Developed individualized education plans tailored to diverse student needs.
  • Implemented behavioral management strategies to improve classroom environment.

Elementary Teacher

Boys and Girls Club of Coffee County
03.2016 - 07.2019
  • Created and implemented enrichment lesson plans that included homework assistance.
  • Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress and well-being.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Coffee County Board Of Education
07.2000 - 07.2007
  • Assisted special education teachers in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs).
  • Supported students with diverse learning needs in classroom activities and behavior management.

Education

Education Specialist - Middle Grades

Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA
01.2020

Masters of Education - Special Education

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
01.2009

Bachelors of Education - Interrelated

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
01.2007

Associate of Science - Education

South Georgia College
Douglas, GA
01.2005

Telecommunication Technology

Ben Hill Irwin Tech
Fitzgerald, GA
01.1992

High School Diploma - undefined

Coffee County High School
Douglas, GA
01.1990

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Data management
  • Parent communication
  • Verbal and nonverbal communication
  • Life skills instruction
  • Emotional support
  • Social skills training
  • Positive role model

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Ware County Board of Education
07.2024 - Current

Referral Coordinator/Inclusion Teacher

Eastside Elementary
07.2023 - 07.2024

Elementary Teacher

Boys and Girls Club of Coffee County
03.2016 - 07.2019

Inclusion/Resource/EBD Teacher

Coffee County Board of Education
07.2007 - 07.2023

Special Education Paraprofessional

Coffee County Board Of Education
07.2000 - 07.2007

Masters of Education - Special Education

Valdosta State University

Bachelors of Education - Interrelated

Valdosta State University

Associate of Science - Education

South Georgia College

Telecommunication Technology

Ben Hill Irwin Tech

High School Diploma - undefined

Coffee County High School

Education Specialist - Middle Grades

Georgia Southwestern State University