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Paula Stokes

Paula Stokes

Bessemer City,NC

Summary

Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Exceptional Children's Teacher

Piedmont Community Charter School
Gastonia, NC
11.2022 - 03.2024
  • Incorporated technology into classroom instruction to enhance student engagement and motivation.
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports, and state-specific special education documentation.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Offered counseling to students and parents to increase personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, assessments, and IEP goals and objectives.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.

Exceptional Children's Teacher

Gaston County Schools
Gastonia, NC
08.2018 - 10.2022
  • Incorporated technology into classroom instruction to enhance student engagement and motivation.
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports, and state-specific special education documentation.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Offered counseling to students and parents to increase personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, assessments, and IEP goals and objectives.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.

Exceptional Children's Teacher

Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
Charlotte, NC
08.2000 - 06.2018
  • Incorporated technology into classroom instruction to enhance student engagement and motivation.
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports, and state-specific special education documentation.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Offered counseling to students and parents to increase personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, assessments, and IEP goals and objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
05-1994

Some College (No Degree) - Ministry

Kingswood University
Sussex, Canada

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Clerical support
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Attention to detail
  • Organization
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self-Directed starter
  • Knowledgeable Microsoft user
  • Patience and empathy

Affiliations

  • Going to Church
  • Reading
  • Spending time with family
  • bowling

Certification

  • North Carolina Teaching License

Timeline

Exceptional Children's Teacher

Piedmont Community Charter School
11.2022 - 03.2024

Exceptional Children's Teacher

Gaston County Schools
08.2018 - 10.2022

Exceptional Children's Teacher

Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
08.2000 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Appalachian State University

Some College (No Degree) - Ministry

Kingswood University

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