Merry Berry
Grayson,KY
Summary
A Special Education Teacher at Carter County Board of Education, adept at developing individualized education plans (IEPs) and fostering collaborative teamwork. Skilled in differentiated instruction and motivating students, I successfully enhanced student engagement and academic success through tailored support and effective parent communication.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Carter County Board Of Education
08.2021 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Special Education Teacher
Carter County Board Of Education
08.1993 - 05.2019
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Organized and led professional development sessions for colleagues on inclusive education strategies, improving school-wide support for students with disabilities.
Education
Rank 1 - Teacher Leadership
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05-2017
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Collaborative teamwork
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Parent communication
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Carter County Board Of Education
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Carter County Board Of Education
08.1993 - 05.2019
Rank 1 - Teacher Leadership
Morehead State University
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