Narissa Love
Summary
Committed to pursuing a leadership advancement opportunity in the Exceptional Student Educational field to build upon current expertise and gain new challenges while encouraging ESE educators to develop and grow. Known for being proactive in the Student Support Facilitator position when needed from September 2024 to January 2025 and quickly adapting to new challenges.
Experienced leader, mentor, and educator with strong background in guiding teams, managing student academic/behavioral challenges, and efficient in analyzing data to differentiate instruction when applicable. Excellent time management and problem-solving skills. An effective team player while handling numerous projects at once and ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exceptional Student Educator/Department Chairperson
Luella Elementary School
06.2024 - Current
- Lead the ESE team by communicating LES expectations from administration to the team
- Mentor and assist novice teachers in the department
- Create agendas and norms for the ESE meetings on biweekly grade level planning days
- Assist team members related to IEP, student behaviors, lesson plans, and other school-related events
- Meet with the leadership team monthly to plan and relay important information relevant to the team and the school
- Act as an LEA (Local Education Agency) for IEP meetings when needed
- Review IEPs before sending to the SSF (Student Support Facilitator) and assist with FTE documents
- Maintain a binder with Action plans, Student Reporting Forms, and IEP audit forms for each teacher
- Build relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and revise lesson plan
- Establish strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success
- Implement classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students
- Utilize data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year
- Meet regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies
- Lead professional development sessions for fellow teachers on topics such as technology integration for ESE students
- Maintain open lines of communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress and classroom happenings
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
King Springs Elementary School
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Educated/assessed a multitude of students with exceptionalities in a 4th grade Co-teach, and/or Collaborative setting
- Conducted annual meetings to discuss Individual Education Plans(IEPs), Behavior Intervention Plans(BIPs), and Functional Behavior Assessments(FBAs) with team members
- Developed and created IEPs with team members; Prepared action plans and complete checklists; De-escalated and used mindset strategies for student behaviors when applicable
- Communicated with parents as often as needed for academic/behavior progress updates
- Created weekly lesson plans that align with standards, differentiate assignments, and meet IEP goals
- Maintained and update files for each student on a provided caseload
- Collaborated with general education teachers in lesson planning, administering grades, progress reports, and participate in Zoom/Microsoft Teams with students and/or parents
- Participated in school clubs and assigned duties
- Involved in developmental growth by attending field trainings and professional learning
Interrelated Exceptional Student Educator
Luella Elementary School
06.2018 - 07.2023
- ESE Dept Chairperson 2018-20, 2022-23
- Lead the ESE team by communicating LES expectations from administration to the team
- Mentored and assist novice teachers in the department
- Created agendas and norms for the ESE meetings on grade level planning days
- Assisted team members related to IEPs, school inventory/funds, student behaviors, lesson plans, and other school-related events
- Met with the leadership team monthly to plan and relay important information relevant to the team and the school
- Act as an LEA (Local Education Agency) for IEP meetings when needed
- Review IEPs before sending to the SSF (Student Support Facilitator) and county
- Maintain a binder with Action plans, Student Reporting Forms, and IEP audit forms for each teacher
- Educated/assessed a multitude of students with exceptionalities in a Resource, Co-teach, and/or Collaborative setting
- Conducted annual meetings to discuss Individual Education Plans(IEPs), Behavior Intervention Plans(BIPs), and Functional Behavior Assessments(FBAs) with team members
- Developed and create IEPs and BIPs with team members; Prepared action plans and complete checklists; De-escalated and use mindset strategies for student behaviors when applicable
- Communicated with parents as often as needed for academic/behavior progress updates
- Created weekly lesson plans that align with standards, differentiate assignments, and meet IEP goals
- Maintained and updated files for each student on a provided caseload
- Collaborated with general education teachers in lesson planning, administering grades, progress reports, and Zoom/Google meets with students and/or parents
- Participated in school clubs and assigned duties
- Involved in developmental growth by attending field trainings and professional learning
Interrelated Exceptional Student Educator
Hampton Elementary Charter School
07.2014 - 05.2018
- Educated/assessed a multitude of students with exceptionalities in a Resource and Co-teach setting
- Conducted annual meetings to discuss Individual Education Plans(IEPs), Behavior Intervention Plans(BIPs), and Functional Behavior Assessments(FBAs) with team members
- Developed and create IEPs and BIPs with team members; Prepare action plans and complete checklists
- Communicated with parents as often as needed for academic/behavior progress updates
- Created weekly lesson plans that align with standards, differentiate assignments, and meet IEP goals
- Maintained and update files for each student on a provided caseload
- Collaborated with general education teachers in administering grades and progress reports
- Participated in school clubs and assigned duties
- Involved in developmental growth by attending field trainings and professional learning
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science Interdisciplinary
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05.2002
Skills
- Leadership development
- Mentor to new/existing ESE educators
- Excellent written/verbal communication
- Organized with great time management
- Attention to detail
- Data collection and analysis
- Team player and collaboration
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Able to navigate Google Meet, Google Classroom, and Zoom
Accomplishments
- STRIVE ESE Cohort Participant (2024-25)
- Alliance of Teacher Leadership Cohort Participant (2022-23)
- Lead and Collaborate with a team of 9 Exceptional Student Education Educators and Paraprofessionals
- Developed Professional Learning Powerpoint for faculty members to enhance awareness of an Exceptional Student Educational Resource called Read & Write
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- 2024-25, Assist Music Teacher with school play (MOANA Jr.)
- 2023-24, Reading Bowl Coach
- 2023, Former Member of the Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Cabinet
- 2023, Former Secretary of the School Council Advisory Board
Certification
GACE Certification:
Special Education I and II (2013)
Early Childhood Education (2013)
Gifted Endorsement (2013)
Timeline
Exceptional Student Educator/Department Chairperson
Luella Elementary School
06.2024 - Current
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
King Springs Elementary School
07.2023 - 05.2024
Interrelated Exceptional Student Educator
Luella Elementary School
06.2018 - 07.2023
Interrelated Exceptional Student Educator
Hampton Elementary Charter School
07.2014 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science Interdisciplinary
Stony Brook University
Master of Arts - Special Education
Georgia College & State University
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