NANETTE GOSSETT
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Special Education teacher supporting upper-elementary students through IEP-aligned instruction, structured literacy, and multi-sensory math and reading strategies. Builds daily data systems, adapts general education content, and partners with families, therapists, and administrators to monitor progress, strengthen behavior plans, and support access to grade-level learning.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
SLD Self-Contained 4th/5th Grade Teacher
GWINNETT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Suwanee, GA
01.2026 - 01.2027
- Curriculum Adaptation & Modification: Adapted and scaffolded 4th and 5th-grade general education curricula in ELA and Mathematics to align with individual student IEP goals, improving access to core concepts for learners with severe SLD. Utilized differentiated instruction and multi-sensory teaching approaches (Orton-Gillingham, visual manipulatives) to accelerate reading comprehension and math proficiency across a split-grade classroom.
- Managed active case files for upper-elementary students, directing design, implementation, and compliance tracking of annual IEPs. Created daily digital data collection systems to monitor academic and behavioral progress, informing instructional interventions.
- Designed and executed customized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and sensory schedules, leading to 80% reduction in targeted off-task behaviors. Established structured upper-elementary learning environment with visual boundaries, token economies, and proactive decompression strategies.
- Managed and trained classroom paraprofessionals, delegating small-group instructional schedules and behavioral support plans to enhance student engagement. Facilitated tri-annual multidisciplinary team meetings with administrators, general education teachers, therapists, and parents to ensure comprehensive support alignment.
Early Intervention Program (EIP) Teacher
GWINNETT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Suwanee, GA
01.2023 - 01.2026
- High-Volume Group Management: Effectively managed and instructed foundational intervention groups of 15 to 24 students, delivering targeted lessons that resulted in a 70% to 80% student success rate in meeting benchmark criteria.
- Standards-Based Lesson Architecture: Developed and prioritized short- and long-term instructional objectives explicitly aligned with the district AKS curriculum, diagnosing critical prerequisite skill gaps and engineering targeted instructional remediation to accelerate student readiness and mastery.
- Selected and modified evidence-based resources to address diverse learning needs, enhancing instructional support for Gifted, Remedial, IEP, 504, and ELL students.
- Managed intensive case files for 22 students across 4 grade levels, ensuring timely support and compliance during high-demand school years.
- Coordinated compliance responsibilities under tight deadlines, overseeing diagnostic grading, lesson planning, professional development, and IEP/IFSP meetings.
- Classroom Culture & Management: Engineered a structured classroom physical layout and seamless daily routines to maximize student engagement and instructional time. Defined, communicated, and reinforced clear behavioral expectations (PBIS), handling sensitive behavioral challenges with strict confidentiality and professional discretion.
Education
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) - Special Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2024
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02-2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Social Service & Criminal Justice
Ashford University
Clinton, IA07-2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Education
Green River Community College
Auburn, WA07-2010
Skills
- Instructional Interventions & Curriculum
- Curriculum adaptation strategies
- Structured literacy programs
- Diagnostic Assessments & Evaluation
- Standardized testing
- Data-driven decision making
- Behavioral Support and Classroom Management
- Behavioral intervention strategies
- Crisis management techniques
- Case Management & Collaborative Leadership
- Regulatory compliance management
- Stakeholder collaboration skills
- Learning Management Systems (LMS): eCLASS, Google Classroom, Zoom Video Communications
- Instructional display technology
- Productivity software
- Resource Management
Certification
- Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC)
- Special Education General Curriculum (P-12) – Consultative Status
- Certificate Level 6 (Clear Renewable) | Current Compensation Placement: Step 9
Volunteer Experience
- Mountain Lake Church, Early Childhood Volunteer Teacher, Cumming, GA, 2021, Present, Child Development & Behavior: Lead weekly, structured Bible study lessons and interactive sensory activities for early childhood classes; utilize proactive redirection and positive reinforcement strategies to support toddlers navigating separation anxiety., Parent Communication: Partner directly with parents during check-in and check-out to provide updates, build strong trust and community relationships within the church.
- "Best Week Ever" Camp, Summer Camp Volunteer Coordinator, Cumming, GA, 2022, Present, Group Leadership: Supervise and facilitate large-group recreational activities, collaborative team challenges, and assemblies for elementary-aged campers during a high-capacity summer program.
- Forsyth County Humane Society, Volunteer Caregiver, Cumming, GA, 2023, 2025, Community Care: Dedicated weekly hours to support shelter operations, including animal socialization, habitat maintenance, and assisting community members during public adoption events.
Affiliations
- Member | The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) | 2019 – Present
- Leadership Development: Formally selected by campus administration to participate in an elite leadership development program focused on advanced time management, strategic goal setting, and team leadership.
- Peer Coaching & Accountability: Facilitated peer-based Success Networking Teams; gained rigorous experience setting organizational objectives, providing instructional coaching, and holding team members accountable to systemic commitments.
Timeline
SLD Self-Contained 4th/5th Grade Teacher
GWINNETT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2026 - 01.2027
Early Intervention Program (EIP) Teacher
GWINNETT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2023 - 01.2026
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) - Special Education
Walden University
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Social Service & Criminal Justice
Ashford University
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Education
Green River Community College