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Nickietta Johnson

Smithville,TN

Summary


Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Dekalb County Board of Education
07.2023 - Current
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Integrated social skills training into curriculum, facilitating improved peer interactions and social integration.
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.

Pre-K Teacher

DeKalb County Board of Education
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.

Special Education Teacher

DeKalb County Board of Education
08.2016 - 05.2022
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
  • Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
  • Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility.
  • Utilized data from student assessments to tailor instruction, resulting in more effective learning outcomes.
  • Improved reading comprehension among students with learning disabilities by designing and delivering targeted literacy activities.
  • Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
05-2004

Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Science

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
05-1995

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Individual education plans ieps
  • Small group instruction
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Parent communication
  • Social skills development
  • Verbal and nonverbal communication
  • Behavior modifications
  • Paraprofessional oversight
  • Autism spectrum

Certification

Active Endorsements

Interventionist K-8

Interventionist 6-12

Special Education Severe to Profound

Restraint Training Certification

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Dekalb County Board of Education
07.2023 - Current

Pre-K Teacher

DeKalb County Board of Education
07.2022 - 05.2023

Special Education Teacher

DeKalb County Board of Education
08.2016 - 05.2022

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

Tennessee Technological University

Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Science

Lipscomb University

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