Margaret Davis
Nashville,TN
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
KIPP
Nashville, TN
07.2023 - Current
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
Special Education Teacher
LEAD
Nashville, TN
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Led students on field trips to enhance educational programs.
- Participated in adapted physical education activities with students to encourage overall health and instill positive routines.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
Peer Mentor
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with peer mentoring program members to devise new methods to generate interest and participation.
- Shared personal stories and experiences to provide hope, advocacy and one-on-one support to peers.
- Promoted skill building to support activities of daily living.
- Performed tasks to assist and support individuals in regaining independence within community.
- Instructed individuals in job search and application strategies, resume writing and interview skills.
- Participated in conflict resolution and problem-solving to support healthy coping skills.
- Implemented opportunities for joint collaborative projects to generate interest among peers.
Direct Support Professional
Puzzle Pieces
Owensboro, KY
05.2015 - 12.2018
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2020
Skills
- Manages student behavior to maintain a safe learning environment
- Provide individualized and small group instruction
- Develop individualized education programs (IEPs) for students
- Collect data on individual student skills to determine effectiveness of programming and measure progress towards IEP goals
- Maximize creating independence across all natural settings
- Collaborate as a team member to advocate for students with special needs
- Plans effective instructional and/or behavioral strategies for adapting and modifying to individual needs of students to ensure all students access to academic content
- Maintains special education files, both paper and electronic files, as directed by federal, state, and local practices
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
KIPP
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
LEAD
07.2021 - 07.2023
Peer Mentor
University of Alabama
06.2019 - 03.2021
Direct Support Professional
Puzzle Pieces
05.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
The University of Alabama