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Lucretia WEARRING

Decatur,GA

Summary

Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.


Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Dekalb County School System
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.

Paraprofessional Educator

Dekalb County Schools
01.2022 - 06.2022
    • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
    • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
    • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
    • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
    • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
    • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
    • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
    • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
    • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
    • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
    • Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
    • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Henry County Schools
12.2017 - 12.2021
    • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
    • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
    • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
    • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
    • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
    • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
    • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
    • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
    • Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
    • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
    • Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
    • Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
    • Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
    • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
    • Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
    • Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
    • Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.

Special Education Teacher

Atlanta Public School System
09.1999 - 04.2006
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.

Special Education Teacher

Perquimans County Schools
02.1992 - 09.1999
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC
07.1973

Skills

  • Behavior Management
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Instructional Methods
  • Positive Student Engagement
  • Advocacy
  • Effectively Work with Parents

Timeline

Teacher

Dekalb County School System
07.2022 - 06.2023

Paraprofessional Educator

Dekalb County Schools
01.2022 - 06.2022

Special Education Paraprofessional

Henry County Schools
12.2017 - 12.2021

Special Education Teacher

Atlanta Public School System
09.1999 - 04.2006

Special Education Teacher

Perquimans County Schools
02.1992 - 09.1999

Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology

North Carolina A & T State University

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