Eric Edwards
McDonough,GA
Summary
Conscientious Reading Teacher offering background in creating positive learning environments and helping students reach fullest potential. Experienced in latest literacy teaching methods. Offering successful career history spanning over 10+ years.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education /Middle School Reading Teacher
Henry County Schools
McDonough, GA
03.2007 - Current
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Serve as liaison between district ESE office and local school.
- Ensure legal compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines related to IDEA and IEP implementation. Serve as a resource to ensure school principal and staff maintain compliance at the school level with all federal, state, and local rules and regulations, as well as Henry County Schools’ practices.
- Review IEPs and provide constructive feedback.
- Attend IEP meetings and provide constructive feedback. Facilitate Eligibility meetings (Initial and Comprehensive Reevaluations), Initial Placement, Transfer Acceptance, Annual Review, and Addendum meetings as appropriate.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
Education
MASTER’S IN SPECIAL EDUCATION curriculum and instruction -
Liberty online program
02.2024
Bachelor of Science in music education -
Alabama A&M University
05.2003
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Collaboration
- Dedication to improvement
- Assessment skills
- Community Outreach
- Workshop Coordination
- Task Delegation
- Legal Knowledge
- Document Preparation
- Verbal Communication
- Speechwriting
- Problem-Solving
- Public Relations Strategies
- Customer Service
- Negotiation
- Operations Management
- Legal Compliance
- Progress Monitoring
- Instructional Strategies
- Social Skills Development
- Reading Comprehension
- Special Education
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year 2016
Timeline
Special Education /Middle School Reading Teacher
Henry County Schools
03.2007 - Current
MASTER’S IN SPECIAL EDUCATION curriculum and instruction -
Liberty online program
Bachelor of Science in music education -
Alabama A&M University
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