Nancy A Frazier
Tallassee,AL
Summary
Results-focused professional with strengths in communication and collaboration. Proficient in leveraging student achievement and student wellness knowledge to promote positive progress for all learners. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Elmore County Board Of Education
Wetumpka, AL
07.2023 - Current
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
Exceptional Education Teacher/MTSS Specialist
Bay District Schools
Panama City, FL
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on student academic performance.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students, parents and teachers.
- Attended and participated in department staff meetings to brainstorm ideas on academic achievement and social emotional concerns.
- Attended conferences, workshops and seminars to increase job-related knowledge.
- Conducted reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.
- Trained novice teachers and paraprofessionals in policies and procedures.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our deliberate practice.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with behavioral issues.
ESE Resource Teacher /MTSS Team Leader
Okaloosa District Schools
Destin, FL
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Executed educational programs and special events.
- Trained instructors and distance learning staff to support distance learning applications and course management software.
- Coordinated resources necessary to provide distance learning services to 156 students.
- Developed and enhanced departmental and program learning objectives and instructional learning tools.
- Ran progress reports to track trends in instruction and student progress.
- Authored reports outlining program accomplishments, statistics and performance data.
- Submitted and reviewed Matrix information delivered to State authorities for student ESE services.
3rd Grade Inclusion Teacher
Bay District Schools
Panama City, FL
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Taught students standard-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons with rigor and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Effectively communicated with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods to address curriculum objectives.
- Employed online learning management systems and other diverse instructional resources to offer students remote assistance with assignments.
- Provided team and MTSS committee with assessment scores to improve learning strategies and gauge student progress.
- Supervised paraprofessionals in facilitating classroom activities.
Special Education Teacher/Behavior Intervention
Jefferson County Schools
Birmingham, AL
08.2006 - 05.2018
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
- Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Facilitated functional life skills development in students with autism through explicit instruction and repetition to entrench skills.
- Transitioned students across grade levels through careful planning and preparation.
- Eliminated learning gaps and instructed students by using multi-sensory strategies.
- Applied exceptional skills in communication and conflict-resolution to improve decision-making process.
- Recommended coping mechanisms and offered guidance to faculty dealing with intense problems in classroom.
- Kept information confidential except in cases pertaining to abuse, neglect or threats.
- Created and executed successful strategies to facilitate collaboration between stakeholders.
- Researched and analyzed data and drafted reports illustrating student progress in Collaborative meetings with administrators and teachers.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
Teacher
HIllcrest Behavioral Health Services
Birmingham, AL
06.2002 - 06.2006
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Special Education Teacher, Behavior Intervention
Tallapoosa County Board of Education
Alexander City, AL
09.1999 - 06.2002
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
Education
Master of Education - Counseling
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL05-1991
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL05-1987
Master of Education - Educational Leadership Certification - May, 2018
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, ALSkills
- Content development
- Presentation skills
- Curriculum planning
- Videoconferencing expertise
- People skills
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Collaboration
- Supervision
- Data management
- Working collaboratively
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Progress Tracking
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Student evaluations
- Teacher Support
- Intervention Planning
- Resource advocacy
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Documentation And Reporting
- Data collection and analysis
- Family Education
Related Experience
Therapist 1991-1999 (Tallapoosa/Montgomery County - Alabama)
- Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments with incarcerated youth and adults.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for clients.
- Conducted meetings with Department of Human Services, Board of Education and Court Referral Officers
- Expert witness in courts
- Trained teachers in behavior management across districts
References
- Georgette Hankins-Elmore District Schools, Wetumpka AL , 36092
- Myeshia Brooks - Elmore District Schools, Wetumpka AL, 36092
- John Cannon-Bay District Schools, Lynn Haven Elementary, Panama City, FL 32444
- Angela Watkins - Jefferson County Board of Education, Birmingham, AL 35209
- AlFreda Pruitt - Jefferson County Board of Education, Birmingham, AL 35209
Timeline
Teacher
Elmore County Board Of Education
07.2023 - Current
Exceptional Education Teacher/MTSS Specialist
Bay District Schools
08.2020 - 06.2023
ESE Resource Teacher /MTSS Team Leader
Okaloosa District Schools
08.2019 - 06.2020
3rd Grade Inclusion Teacher
Bay District Schools
08.2018 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher/Behavior Intervention
Jefferson County Schools
08.2006 - 05.2018
Teacher
HIllcrest Behavioral Health Services
06.2002 - 06.2006
Special Education Teacher, Behavior Intervention
Tallapoosa County Board of Education
09.1999 - 06.2002
Master of Education - Counseling
University of Montevallo
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development
University of Montevallo
Master of Education - Educational Leadership Certification - May, 2018
University of Montevallo
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