Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
2012 Golden Apple Award
Timeline
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Lydia Toney

Warner Robins,GA

Summary

Organized Special Education Teacher is successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in an academic setting. Certified and licensed in GA-AL and recognized as a highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. 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

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Houston County Board Of Education
08.2021 - Current
  • Implemented classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Volunteer- Special Education Teacher

New Life Center For Change-Teen University
08.2019 - Current
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
  • Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.

Retired Special Education Teacher

Muscogee County Schools
11.1994 - 05.2019
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
  • Implemented and taught life skills program, enabling students to master such tasks as checkbook balancing and laundry.

House Parent

United Cerebral Palsy Of Georgia
11.2017 - 01.2018
  • Reviewed clinical documentation to asses standards and quality of care.
  • Administered medications subcutaneously, orally and via IV.
  • Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
  • Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
  • Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
  • Strategized to improve resident care and satisfaction and held weekly meetings with directors to advocate for resident needs.
  • Liaised between community programs and residents and counseled four community and assisted living residents.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Education

Master of Science - Education Administration

Troy State University
12.2000

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Miles College
Fairfield, AL
06.1982

High School Diploma -

Kendrick High School
Columbus, GA
06.1977

Skills

  • Student records management
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Secondary education
  • Group and individual
  • Middle school education
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Special education
  • Lesson Planning
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Excellent Communication

Certification

Certified -State of Alabama Dept Of Education/ LTF-0073-3572

Professional Education Certificate 2025


Georgia Education Certificate-Georgia Professional/ 199470 Standards Commission 2023

Additional Information

Received Teacher Golden Apple Award 2012 dedicated services, caring special needs teacher

2012 Golden Apple Award

I was awarded because of the love, patience and understanding showed towards students of special needs.

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Houston County Board Of Education
08.2021 - Current

Volunteer- Special Education Teacher

New Life Center For Change-Teen University
08.2019 - Current

House Parent

United Cerebral Palsy Of Georgia
11.2017 - 01.2018

Retired Special Education Teacher

Muscogee County Schools
11.1994 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Miles College

High School Diploma -

Kendrick High School

Master of Science - Education Administration

Troy State University

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