Inclusive Education Advocacy: Dedicated to promoting inclusive education practices and equal opportunities for students of all abilities, Technology in Education: Passionate about integrating technology into education to create dynamic learning environments
MARQUIA Anderson
Opelousas,LA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Inclusion Teacher with three years of experience fostering inclusive learning environments. Expertise in co-teaching within general education classrooms, effectively collaborating with colleagues to enhance student engagement and success. Proven ability to design and implement tailored educational programs for students with learning disabilities, leveraging diverse learning styles and strengths to promote academic achievement. Committed to empowering all students by creating a supportive and adaptive educational atmosphere that encourages growth and development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager Coordinator
Medical Resources And Guidance
Ville Platte, LA
09.2025 - Current
- Develop person-centered plans for clients.
- Completed necessary tasks to ensure that plans and revisions were approved promptly.
- Assisted in the development and coordination of community resources.
- Monitor plan implementations to assure desired outcomes are met.
- Conducted assessment to confirm client's eligibility.
- Conducted face-to-face meetings with clients and their families monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
- Coordinated patient care plans to ensure seamless service delivery and optimal health outcomes.
- Managed intake assessments and developed customized treatment strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to best practices in case management.
Special Education Resource/Inclusion Teacher
St. Landry Parish School Board - Plaisance Middle School
Opelousas, Louisiana
09.2022 - 08.2026
- Designed and implemented individualized learning plans for designated case load.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to adapt curricula and ensure a seamless classroom integration for students.
- Monitor and assess student progress and provide feedback to parents, administrators and staff.
- Utilized assistive technology to support student learning and communication.
- Work with general education teachers to plan and implement instructions while ensuring 100% compliance with IEP standards.
- Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and develop effective teaching plans, particular to each student’s abilities.
- Conducted evaluation of students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health on a regular basis.
- Provide individual and/or small group instruction to students with disabilities.
- Co-teach with general education teachers in the general education classrooms (ie. Mathamatics, English Language Arts).
- Collaborated with speech therapists and occupational therapists to provide comprehensive support for students.
- Coordinate transition planning for age-appropriate students, preparing them for high school and beyond.
- Developed inclusive lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with special education staff to implement individualized education programs.
Case Manager/Support Coordinator
Medical Resources and Guidance
Ville Platte, Louisiana
07.2018 - 09.2022
- Develop person-centered plans for clients.
- Completed necessary tasks to ensure that plans and revisions were approved promptly.
- Assisted in the development and coordination of community resources.
- Monitor plan implementations to assure desired outcomes are met.
- Conducted assessment to confirm client's eligibility.
- Conducted face-to-face meetings with clients and their families monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
Education
Earned Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Louisiana State University of Alexandria
Alexandria, Louisiana05.2018
Pursed Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana05.2015
Skills
- Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Behavior Management
- Data Analysis
- Assistive Technology
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaborative Teaching
- Differentiated Instruction
- IEP Compliance
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Written Communication
- Schedule Management
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Transition Planning and Vocational Training
- Ethical practice
- Service planning
- Care plan evaluation
- Home visits
- Parent-teacher communication
- Emotional support
- Collaborative teaching
- Social skills training
- Learning disability support
- Transition planning
Interests
Timeline
Case Manager Coordinator
Medical Resources And Guidance
09.2025 - Current
Special Education Resource/Inclusion Teacher
St. Landry Parish School Board - Plaisance Middle School
09.2022 - 08.2026
Case Manager/Support Coordinator
Medical Resources and Guidance
07.2018 - 09.2022
Pursed Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Louisiana State University
Earned Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Louisiana State University of Alexandria