MARGIE BUSBEY
Maumelle,Arkansas
Summary
Securing a special education teaching position would allow me to utilize my expertise in the areas of instruction. Education professional with robust background in special education, adept at creating inclusive learning environments and tailoring educational strategies to meet diverse student needs. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student outcomes and adapt to evolving classroom dynamics. Displays strong organizational skills and compassionate approach to student development.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Special Education Teacher/Chair
Pulaski County Special School District
11.2024 - Current
- Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
- Supported social-emotional growth by incorporating SEL activities into daily routines, fostering a positive classroom climate conducive to learning.
- Improved student comprehension by implementing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and integrate interdisciplinary lesson plans, broadening student understanding of various subjects.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules and consequences.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Little Rock School District
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Brady Elementary-Resource Teacher
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Little Rock School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
- St. Theresa Catholic School (LRSD) Title 1 Teacher
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Little Rock School District
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Fulbright Elementary-Resource Teacher
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Little Rock School District
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Terry Elementary/McDermott Elementary- Resource Teacher
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Little Rock School District
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Pinnacle View Middle School-Inclusion Resource Math Teacher
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Pulaski County Special District
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Baker Elementary/Lawson Elementary
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Pulaski County Special District
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Baker Elementary/Chenal Elementary
Elementary Special Education Teacher/ Classroom teacher
North Little Rock School District
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Seventh Street Elem (K-3; Self-contained-special education class)
Elementary Special Education Teacher/ Classroom teacher
North Little Rock School District
08.2013 - 01.2014
- North Little High School (10th grade Special Ed teacher)
Elementary Special Education Teacher/ Classroom teacher
North Little Rock School District
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Pike View Elementary (K-5; 3rd grade teacher)
Elementary Special Education Teacher/ Classroom teacher
North Little Rock School District
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Glenview Elementary (K-2; Self-contained-special education class)
Elementary Special Education Teacher/ Classroom teacher
North Little Rock School District
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Pike View Elementary (K-5)
Elementary Teacher
Holy Rosary School
08.1999 - 06.2010
- Taught 4th and 5 grades for 11 years.
Substitute Teacher/Interim Position
Shelby County Schools
10.1998 - 03.1999
- Worked as an interim substitute teacher for 3rd grade.
Elementary Teacher
Pulaski County Special Schools
08.1988 - 02.1998
- Taught as a 5th-grade teacher; worked on a master's in elementary counseling and worked as a full-time counselor; 2nd grade all subjects.
Elementary Teacher
Catholic Diocese of Little Rock
07.1986 - 07.1988
- Taught 5/6th grades math and social studies.
Elementary Teacher
Ashdown Public Schools
07.1985 - 07.1986
- Taught 4th grade- all subjects- regular classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas05.1985
ALP (Additional Licensure Plan) - Special Education
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR03.2012
Graduate hours - Elementary Counseling
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas09.1991
Graduate Hours - Elementary Counseling
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas09.1990
Skills
- Proficient elementary educator
- Expertise in specialized teaching
- Emotional support
- Social skills training
- Individualized education plan execution
- Transition planning
- Student engagement
- Counseling support for elementary students
- Classroom organization
- Teaching strategies
- Mathematics instruction
- Individual education plans ieps
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
- State of Arkansas: Elementary Education (1-6)
- State of Arkansas: Middle School-Social Studies
- State of Tennessee License: Elementary Education (1-8)
- State of Arkansas: ALP Special Education (P-12) Spring 2012
Languages
English
Timeline
High School Special Education Teacher/Chair
Pulaski County Special School District
11.2024 - Current
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Little Rock School District
08.2022 - 08.2022
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Little Rock School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Little Rock School District
08.2020 - 05.2021
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Little Rock School District
03.2020 - 05.2020
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Little Rock School District
08.2019 - 03.2020
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Pulaski County Special District
08.2017 - 08.2019
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Pulaski County Special District
08.2016 - 08.2017
Elementary Special Education Teacher/ Classroom teacher
North Little Rock School District
01.2014 - 08.2016
Elementary Special Education Teacher/ Classroom teacher
North Little Rock School District
08.2013 - 01.2014
Elementary Special Education Teacher/ Classroom teacher
North Little Rock School District
08.2012 - 05.2013
Elementary Special Education Teacher/ Classroom teacher
North Little Rock School District
08.2011 - 08.2012
Elementary Special Education Teacher/ Classroom teacher
North Little Rock School District
08.2010 - 08.2011
Elementary Teacher
Holy Rosary School
08.1999 - 06.2010
Substitute Teacher/Interim Position
Shelby County Schools
10.1998 - 03.1999
Elementary Teacher
Pulaski County Special Schools
08.1988 - 02.1998
Elementary Teacher
Catholic Diocese of Little Rock
07.1986 - 07.1988
Elementary Teacher
Ashdown Public Schools
07.1985 - 07.1986
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas
ALP (Additional Licensure Plan) - Special Education
University of Central Arkansas
Graduate hours - Elementary Counseling
University of Central Arkansas
Graduate Hours - Elementary Counseling
University of Arkansas at Little Rock