Nakia Garris
Essex,United States
Summary
Compassionate Teacher with proven background in enhancing learning experiences for children with diverse needs. Skilled in creating adaptive teaching methods tailored to individual student requirements, fostering an inclusive classroom environment. Strengths include effective communication, behavioral management techniques, and developing interactive educational materials. Improved academic performance and social integration for students through innovative approaches and collaborative efforts with parents and professionals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Inclusion Reading Teacher
BCPS-Nottingham Middle School
Rosedale, MD
08.2024 - Current
- I implemented the reading intervention program, Read 180, to eighth-grade students. As a way to help them increase and develop reading comprehension and decoding skills.
- The students were given the Growth Measure Assessment, which I monitored during each marking period.
- I also maintained a caseload while working at Nottingham Middle School. Where I developed IEPs and managed as well as updated progress reports on a quarterly basis.
- I gave both informal and formal testing (WCJIV), Woodcock Johnson IV.
- I also implemented Just Words, which is another reading intervention for reading and decoding skills. I taught a 7th-grade class using this intervention. I had to give the Beginning and Advanced Decoding Survey Assessment.
Tutor
Grade Potential Tutoring
Baltimore, MD
06.2023 - Current
- I work as an independent tutor for a company servicing students in PreK-8th grade in many subjects. The subjects depend on the areas where the students may be struggling.
- I design activities and lesson plans when working with individual students.
- I typically work with them at their home, or where desired. (library, etc.)
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
BCPS-Sudbrook Magnet Middle School
Pikesville, MD
08.2018 - 06.2024
- I was an ELA and reading teacher for the SCLS program for six years. The students had a hard time communicating, but were able to go out to specials such as PE and Technology. However, most of their classes were spent in three rooms.
- I spent most of the time developing lesson plans using novels based on the BCPS curriculum. Implemented other resources outside to reinforce objectives.
- I implemented the Read 180 and System 44 programs.
- I developed IEPs and contacted parents if and when necessary. Attended meetings to discuss the students' annual, and test scores, etc.
Special Education Teacher
Catholic Charities-Villa Maria School
Timonium, MD
08.2011 - 08.2018
- (Type II Program) I worked in a co-taught classroom at Edgewood Middle School, in Edgewood, MD. Developed lesson plans and IEPs; I attended meetings at the central office.
- I helped transition students to inclusion classrooms after meeting with general educators and teams, in which the child was assigned.
- Collaborated with the administration and made other necessary accommodations to meet the needs of the child.
- Attended treatment team meetings with parents, therapist, psychiatrist, and the student when necessary to discuss academic and social/emotional progress.
- Organized/planned field trips; Analyzed data; implemented PRIS and crisis intervention plan when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Shaw University
Raleigh, NC05-2000
Special Education
Trinity University
Washington, DCSpecial Education
McDaniel College
Westminister, MdAdministration I/Special Education
Goucher College
TimoniumSkills
- Reading intervention
- Lesson planning
- Data analysis
- Parent communication
- Classroom management
- Progress monitoring
- Assessment administration
- IEP development
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavior modification
- Reading instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Multisensory approaches
- Student records management
- Phonics instruction
- Teacher collaboration
- Student engagement
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- Elementary and Middle 1-8 and Special Ed 1-8 Advanced Certification June 2024-June 2029
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Inclusion Reading Teacher
BCPS-Nottingham Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Tutor
Grade Potential Tutoring
06.2023 - Current
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
BCPS-Sudbrook Magnet Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Catholic Charities-Villa Maria School
08.2011 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Shaw University
Special Education
Trinity University
Special Education
McDaniel College
Administration I/Special Education
Goucher College
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