Lisa Nichols
Rome,GA
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher from Rome City School District, adept in differentiated instruction and behavior intervention plans. Excelled in creating and managing IEPs, fostering student engagement, and enhancing educational strategies for neurodiverse students. Demonstrated expertise in curriculum adjustments and student support, significantly improving learning outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Rome City School District
07.2021 - Current
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Floyd County Schools
07.2009 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL04.2023
Bachelor of Arts -
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05.2019
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Progress Evaluations
- Data Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Data Collection
- Student Support
Accomplishments
January 2023 Teacher of the month
December 2023 Teacher of the month
High achievement award for building relationships with students and their families. (2022-2023) and (2023-2024)
7th grade teacher that students had the most math growth on MAP assessment for the school year of 2023-2024.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Rome City School District
07.2021 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Floyd County Schools
07.2009 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Special Education
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Arts -
Jacksonville State University
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