Nicholas Spears
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson to accommodate the learning of all students. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Develops, implements and acts as case manager of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Marietta City Schools
Marietta, GA
07.2023 - Current
- Developed (IEP) Individualized Education Plans to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Provided specifically designed instruction to support the needs of all learners.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
Teacher
Fulton County Schools
Atlanta, GA
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Created and implemented engaging lesson plans that aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence.
- Facilitated small group and targeted instruction for all students.
- Improved student data using specifically designed instruction.
- Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports team lead.
- Assisted PBIS team and school to achieve PBIS Distinguished status, earning recognition from district and state levels.
- Engaged students in hands-on learning opportunities in math, science and social studies.
- 4th grade S.T.E.M. Coordinator
Training and Development Specialist
Golden Professional Realty
Atlanta, GA
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with management to identify company training needs.
- Authored, updated, and implemented training procedures.
- Led online training sessions to accommodate offsite employees.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Special Education General Curriculum
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05-2019
Skills
- Created Individual Education Plans for students with varying needs
- Facilitating IEP meetings
- Delivered specifically designed instruction
- Trained teachers on special education resources and strategies
- Reduced behavior
- Differentiated Instruction
- Flexible and Adaptive
- Formative Assessments and Standard-Based Grading
- Behavior Intervention Plans
Timeline
Teacher
Marietta City Schools
07.2023 - Current
Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2019 - 05.2023
Training and Development Specialist
Golden Professional Realty
06.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Special Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Special Education General Curriculum
University of West Georgia
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