Latrice Graves
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Dedicated educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for all students to raise their confidence and expand their knowledge base. Dedicated to ensuring students' succeed and achieve their educational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Lamar County School District
2019.08 - Current
- Develop IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promote positive learning environment through use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborate with general education teachers and parents to ensure students with disabilities educational needs are met.
Behavior Health Specialist
Ellisville State School
2006.06 - 2019.07
- Liaised with community resources such as housing services or employment agencies to address social determinants impacting client wellbeing.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' mental health status to identify areas requiring targeted interventions.
- Delivered psycho-education sessions to families of clients, fostering understanding and support for their loved ones'' mental health journeys.
- Collaborated with psychiatrist to ensure clients serves psychiatric and emotional needs were met.
- Developed detailed overview of clients psychiatric and behavior needs to present to Human Rights Advocacy Committee.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS08.2026
Education Specialist - Higher Education And Adult Learning
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2011
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12.2000
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS08.1998
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Co-teaching Experience
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Lesson Planning
- Relationship Building
- Inclusion Strategies
- Data Management
- Parent Communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Instructional Strategies
- Student Support
- Assessment Strategies
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Lamar County School District
2019.08 - Current
Behavior Health Specialist
Ellisville State School
2006.06 - 2019.07
Ph.D. - Educational Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
Education Specialist - Higher Education And Adult Learning
Walden University
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
William Carey University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Southern Mississippi
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Jones County Junior College
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