Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Hobbies include playing the piano; flea markets; and my two dogs and a cat
References
Hobbies include playing the piano; flea markets; and my two dogs and a cat
Teacher

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)

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Affiliations

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.

Lucretia McAlisterTeacher