Lucretia McAlister
Teacher
Waldron,Arkansas
Summary
Versatile 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
28
28
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Special Education and Music Teacher
Mansfield Public Schools
Mansfield, AR
08.2015 - Current
- 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.
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Special Education Teacher
Mena Middle School
Mena, AR
08.2013 - 05.2015
- 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.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
Special Education; Choir; and Kindergarten Teacher
Waldron Public Schools
Waldron, Arkansas
01.1993 - 05.2012
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR 06.1988 - 12.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction-ESL Endorsement
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR 06.2003 - 05.2005
Special Education PK-12 Endorsement - Special Education
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR 06.1993 - 07.1994
Skills
Student records management (IEPS)
undefinedAffiliations
Church of the Nazarene, Waldron, Ar (Praise Team Pianist)
Certification
Kindergarten; ESL; Family and Consumer Science; Middle School Social Studies: Special Education PK-12; and Elementary 1-6
Timeline
Special Education and Music Teacher
Mansfield Public Schools
08.2015 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Mena Middle School
08.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction-ESL Endorsement
Henderson State University
06.2003 - 05.2005
Special Education PK-12 Endorsement - Special Education
University of Central Arkansas
06.1993 - 07.1994
Special Education; Choir; and Kindergarten Teacher
Waldron Public Schools
01.1993 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Arkansas Tech University
06.1988 - 12.1992
Kindergarten; ESL; Family and Consumer Science; Middle School Social Studies: Special Education PK-12; and Elementary 1-6
Hobbies include playing the piano; flea markets; and my two dogs and a cat
I enjoy traveling to new countries and experiencing nature.
References
Ms. Kim Arnold, Principal Mansfield Elementary School
karnold@mansfieldtigers.org
479-928-4016
Mr. Floyd Fisher, Principal, Mansfield Middle School
ffisher@mansfieldtigers.org
479-928-4451
Ms. Lori Lamb, ALE Supervisor, Mansfield Middle School
llamb@mansfieldtigers.org
479-928-4451
Mr. Robert Ross, Superintendent, Mansfield Public Schools
Hobbies include playing the piano; flea markets; and my two dogs and a cat
I enjoy traveling to new countries and experiencing nature.
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