Monica Garrett
Rockwood,TN
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Roane County Schools
Kingston, TN
07.2025 - Current
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
Interim Elementary Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
Crossville, TN
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Encouraged creativity and critical thinking among students.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Promoted collaboration between peers by assigning group work tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and behavior management systems.
- Organized field trips and other extracurricular activities for students.
Elementary Teacher
Roane County Schools
Kingston, TN
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Integrated technology into the classroom to enhance learning experiences.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and behavior management systems.
- Implemented discipline procedures when necessary according to school policy.
- Utilized various teaching techniques such as projects, games, debates.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by providing opportunities for problem-solving exercises.
- Established positive relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.
- Facilitated small group discussions on key topics within the curriculum.
- Organized field trips and other extracurricular activities for students.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05-2011
Associate of Science - Teaching
Roane State Communtiy College
Harriman, TN05-2009
Associate of Science - General Studies
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN12-1997
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavior management
- Student assessments
- Collaborative teaching
- Lesson planning
- Parent communication
Accomplishments
Rockwood Middle School Teacher of the Year 2024
Certification
Tennessee Teaching License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Roane County Schools
07.2025 - Current
Interim Elementary Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
10.2015 - 05.2016
Elementary Teacher
Roane County Schools
08.2011 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Carson-Newman University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Tennessee Technological University
Associate of Science - Teaching
Roane State Communtiy College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Roane State Community College
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