Magan Russell
Behavior Specialist
Diamondhead,MS
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Behavior Specialist
Bay-Waveland School District
Bay St. Louis, MS
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Designed and addresses strategic goals by creating and introducing frameworks for department support.
- Partnered with administrative leadership to improve discipline practices based on data findings.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
Special Education Teacher
Bay-Waveland School District
Bay St. Louis, MS
08.2007 - 07.2022
- 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.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Administration And Coaching
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS 08.2000 - 08.2006
Master's of Education - Education
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS 08.2006 - 05.2009
Skills
Behavior management
undefinedAccomplishments
December 14, 2009-Assistant High School Volleyball Coach- Final Four of the 4A State Volleyball Tournament
May 19, 2014- Teacher of the Month
December 8, 2014- North Bay Elementary 2013-2014 Mississippi Curriculum Test Increase in Proficiency Math Grade 4
February 15, 2016- North Bay Elementary Teacher of the Year
March 12, 2018- Math/ELA PREPS Value-Added Award
October 2021- Teacher of the Month
December 1, 2021- Awarded the "Make-A-Difference Classroom Grant" by the Hancock Chamber of Commerce
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
Bay-Waveland School District
07.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Bay-Waveland School District
08.2007 - 07.2022
Master's of Education - Education
William Carey University
08.2006 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Sports Administration And Coaching
University of Southern Mississippi
08.2000 - 08.2006
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