NATASHA POLITE
Lithia Springs,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with extraordinary skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Motivating leader with history of building and managing academic teams. Eager to learn new skills and share knowledge gained through hands-on experiences. Experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Excited to take on new challenges with a successful team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department of Special Education (CORE) Teacher
Cooper Middle School
07.2023 - Current
- Develops and implements carefully designed data driven behavior management strategies including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on student need
- Demonstrates knowledge of the eligibility process and assists with initiation of the process to completion of the eligibility/IEP
- Develops, implements, monitors, and regularly reviews the Individual Education Program (IEP) and Individual Learning Plan (ILP) of each student on their caseload
- Demonstrates knowledge of research-based practices by delivering specialized instruction to students according to their IEPs and Individual Learning Plans
- Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of their child’s educational program.
Department of Special Education (DSE) Math Teacher
Peyton Forest Elementary
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Administered various types of assessments i.e performance assessments, formal and informal assessments, etc.
- Instructed students with a learning disability, a mild intellectual disability and or an emotional behavioral disorder through lectures, discussions, visual aids and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.
- Utilized current strategies and theories to plan, organize and implement structured lessons.
- Performed various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom, recording grades, tracking student data through progress monitoring, scheduling IEP meetings, and parent teacher conferences.
Math Department Chair
Springfield Public Day Middle School
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Attended monthly District Chair meetings for Alternative Schools
- Planned and facilitated monthly after school meetings to distribute pertinent information from district meetings and provide resources and/or support to educators where applicable
- Managed and maintained inventory of math materials for two alternative schools.
- Enhanced department reputation by implementing innovative teaching methods and curriculum improvements.
- Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness within the department.
Special Education Math Teacher
Benjamin E. Mays High School
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Designed differentiated lessons to meet a diverse group of students
- Facilitated math stations through breakout rooms (virtually through zoom), incorporating mindfulness, virtual classroom management, backwards planning all while maintaining rigor and meeting every student's academic objective, according to their IEPs
- Responsible for case manager duties, including writing student transition plans, completing necessary documents for IEP meetings, facilitating meetings and monitoring growth.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Collaborated with other special education teachers to develop individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs.
Education
Doctor of Education - Ed. D Applied Learning Sciences
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL05.2023
Master of Arts - Special Education
Springfield College
Springfield, MA05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Our Lady of The Elms College
Chicopee, MA05.2015
Skills
- Quantitative and Qualitative Data analysis for Capstone Research
- Developing, managing, and negotiating policies and procedures
- Monitoring and analyzing data and objectives
- Facilitation of Professional Developments
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Experience with ADDIE Model
- Experience with SPSS statistical software
- ESOL Endorsement (MA)
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
Activities
- Sped Alternative Middle Schools Math Department Chair
- Assisting and supporting teacher development
- Facilitating professional Math developments
- Analysis of data of student deficits
- Planning and developing resources needed for success in Math
- Inspire Fellow
- Committed to diversifying the education field
- Recruiting persons of color into the education field
- Planned/presented presentations to increase awareness of diversity of the education profession.
- Math Recovery Specialist
- Certified 12/2021
References
Upon Request.
Certification
- Middle Grades 4-8 Math General Education
- SP ED Adapted Curriculum (P-12) Consultative
- SP ED General Curriculum (P-12) Consultative
Timeline
Department of Special Education (CORE) Teacher
Cooper Middle School
07.2023 - Current
Department of Special Education (DSE) Math Teacher
Peyton Forest Elementary
07.2022 - 07.2023
Math Department Chair
Springfield Public Day Middle School
08.2021 - 07.2022
Special Education Math Teacher
Benjamin E. Mays High School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Doctor of Education - Ed. D Applied Learning Sciences
University of Miami
Master of Arts - Special Education
Springfield College
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Our Lady of The Elms College
- Middle Grades 4-8 Math General Education
- SP ED Adapted Curriculum (P-12) Consultative
- SP ED General Curriculum (P-12) Consultative
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