Linda Noel
Brighton,TN
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Consultant and Teacher with extensive experience at Tipton County Schools. Excelled in fostering inclusive classrooms and enhancing student success through individualized education plans and assistive technology. Skilled in collaborative problem-solving and parent-teacher collaboration, significantly improving home-school communication and student outcomes. Demonstrates profound autism spectrum understanding and instructional coaching abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Consultant Teacher
Tipton County Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Partnered with parents to develop effective home-school communication, fostering a supportive environment for student success.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations on potential candidates requiring special education services within the school district.
- Improved student outcomes by developing and implementing individualized education plans for special needs students.
- Enhanced classroom inclusivity by modifying instructional strategies and materials to meet diverse learning needs.
Special Education Teacher
Tipton County Schools
05.2014 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Special Education Teacher
Shelby County Schools
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12-1994
Skills
- Inclusion Strategies
- Assistive technology knowledge
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Instructional Coaching
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Special Education Law
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Collaborative Leadership
- Social Skills Development
- Learning disability awareness
- Individualized Education Plan expertise
- Professional development facilitation
Timeline
Special Education Consultant Teacher
Tipton County Schools
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Tipton County Schools
05.2014 - 08.2024
Special Education Teacher
Shelby County Schools
08.2012 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - Special Education
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Memphis
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