Nicole Cozart
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Adapted Curriculum Special Education Teacher versed in crisis management and establishing direct, clear and helpful boundaries with students of varying emotional and intellectual capacities. Creates and maintains educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school programs and goals. Demonstrates knowledge and best practices in differentiating instruction. Excited to return to the classroom setting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
New Hanover County Schools - Williston Middle
Wilmington, NC
08.2007 - 09.2021
- Developed IEPs to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
Special Education Paraprofessional
New Hanover County Schools
Wilmington, NC
01.2007 - 06.2007
- Provided one-on-one and small group community instruction and behavioral supports for young adults ages 18-22.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Dare County Schools
Kill Devil Hills, NC
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Provided direct support for two kindergartners with autism in the general education setting.
- Collaborated with classroom teacher and specialists to provide optimal support for students in the general education setting.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHBachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC08.2004
Skills
- Highly organized
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Behavior management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Ability to multitask with efficiency
- Dependable and a team player
- Relationship building
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
New Hanover County Schools - Williston Middle
08.2007 - 09.2021
Special Education Paraprofessional
New Hanover County Schools
01.2007 - 06.2007
Special Education Paraprofessional
Dare County Schools
08.2004 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
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