Leigh Shannon Barnes
Cuba,AL
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with 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
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Lauderdale County Schools
Meridian, MS
01.2008 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MSMaster of Science - Special Education
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Psychology
Livingston University
Livingston, AL05.1993
Skills
- Behavior Modification
- Student Records Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Instructional Strategies
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Motivating Students
- Progress Evaluations
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Lesson Planning
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Positive Learning Environment
- Behavior Redirection
- Google Slides
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Lauderdale County Schools
01.2008 - Current
No Degree - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Master of Science - Special Education
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Psychology
Livingston University
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