Linda Rucker
Harrisburg,NC
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
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Arts& Special Education Teacher
Cabarrus County Schools
08.2003 - 03.2024
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- 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.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Increased student comprehension by implementing diverse instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating multimedia presentations and interactive group activities into lessons.
- Established a supportive learning environment that fostered positive relationships among students and staff.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, setting clear expectations and addressing issues promptly and fairly.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in teaching English and Language Arts.
- Mentored new teachers within the department, sharing resources and offering guidance for successful lesson planning and classroom management.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as book clubs or writing workshops to further engage students outside of regular class time.
- Promoted a love of reading by maintaining an extensive classroom library featuring diverse authors, genres, and topics.
- Contributed positively to school culture by participating in faculty meetings, committees, and events aimed at improving overall student experience.
- Ensured alignment between curriculum standards, assessments, and instructional materials to maximize student success in mastering required content.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
Education
Master of Science - Middle And Secondary Education - English
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC06.2013
No Degree - Special Education Certification
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Marketing
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12.1992
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Progress Evaluations
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Literacy Intervention
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- National Board Certified
Timeline
English Language Arts& Special Education Teacher
Cabarrus County Schools
08.2003 - 03.2024
Master of Science - Middle And Secondary Education - English
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
No Degree - Special Education Certification
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Marketing
University of North Carolina At Charlotte