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Pamela Stevens

Memphis,Tennessee

Summary

Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Retired
01.1986 - 05.2014
  • 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.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
  • Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
  • Provided emotional support to students and families.
  • Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
  • Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

Memphis State University (University of Memphis)
Memphis

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Relationship Building
  • Co-teaching Experience
  • Lesson Planning
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Data Management
  • Inclusion Strategies
  • Team Collaboration
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Motivating students
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Special Education
  • Parent communications

Accomplishments

Member of Who's Who Among Young American Professionals


Past Special Olympics Coach


Treasurer of Neighborhood Association


Coordinator for Colonial Park United Methodist Room in the Inn Program


President of Sunday School Class


Board Member of Memphis Education Association


Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Retired
01.1986 - 05.2014

Master of Arts - Education

Cumberland University

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

Memphis State University (University of Memphis)
Pamela Stevens