Mollie Milligan
Northport,AL
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Fayette County School System
08.2021 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Holt Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2021
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, fostering student growth and improvement through constructive criticism.
- Established and maintained highly structured classroom culture where students demonstrated respect, responsibility and dedication to studies.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Guided learning process through use of clearly established goals and objectives to meet student and district goals and objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Education
Master of Science - 6-12 Collaborative Special Education Teacher
The University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood P-3/Elementary Education K-6
The University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL12.2015
Skills
- Special Education
- Elementary Education
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Student Records Management
- Lesson Planning
- Social Development
- Test Proctoring
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Positive Learning Environment
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Management
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Fayette County School System
08.2021 - Current
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Holt Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2021
Master of Science - 6-12 Collaborative Special Education Teacher
The University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood P-3/Elementary Education K-6
The University of West Alabama
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