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, NC05-1994
Some College (No Degree) - Ministry
Kingswood University
Sussex, CanadaSkills
- 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
- North Carolina Teaching License
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Appalachian State University
Some College (No Degree) - Ministry
Kingswood University
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