Strong communicator passionate about providing appropriate learning techniques and behavioral redirection for children with learning, intellectual and emotional disabilities. Passionate about going above and beyond to nurture and encourage children.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Station Camp Elementary
Gallatin Gateway, Tennessee
2023.07 - Current
Assisted in the implementation of individualized education plans for special needs students.
Provided support and guidance to special education teachers in developing instructional materials, lesson plans and assessments.
Worked one-on-one with students who required additional assistance understanding material or completing assignments.
Provided support to teachers by helping them prepare materials for activities or lessons.
Assisted with physical care needs such as feeding or toileting when necessary.
Piano Teacher
Self-employed
Gallatin, TN
2009.10 - Current
Instilled values such as diligence, determination and focus to help students deal with challenges of advanced pieces and performances.
Helped students continue progressing by regularly evaluating abilities and customizing teaching approaches.
Prepared students for recitals through effective training and practice schedules.
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Station Camp Elementary
Gallatin, Tennessee
2022.07 - 2023.06
Assisted lead teacher in preparing lesson plans and activities.
Provided individual attention to each student, helping them with their academic and social needs.
Organized educational games and activities to help children learn basic concepts such as numbers, letters, colors.
Maintained classroom discipline according to school guidelines while encouraging good behavior among students.
Music/Art Teacher
The Edison School
Madison/Lebanon, Tennessee
2021.07 - 2022.06
Adapted music curriculum for special needs population to create personalized lesson plans for 15 – 20 students with developmental delays
Managed classroom behaviors during lessons by consistently redirecting student attention when needed
Provided individual instruction and feedback on student's work.
Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach art concepts such as perspective, color theory, drawing, painting and sculpting.
Elementary Classroom Teacher (3rd-5thgrade)
Japanese Supplementary School
Murfreesboro, TN
2013.04 - 2017.03
Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
Prepared, administered and graded assignments and examinations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN
12.2022
Skills
Learning disabilities familiarity
Autism familiarity
Relationship Building
Emotional Support
Behavior Modification
Special Education Support
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Station Camp Elementary
2023.07 - Current
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Station Camp Elementary
2022.07 - 2023.06
Music/Art Teacher
The Edison School
2021.07 - 2022.06
Elementary Classroom Teacher (3rd-5thgrade)
Japanese Supplementary School
2013.04 - 2017.03
Piano Teacher
Self-employed
2009.10 - Current
Associate of Arts - Music
Volunteer State Community College
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