Rachel Donaldson
Hartselle,AL
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Mill Creek Elementary
Madison, AL
07.2014 - 05.2023
- Led a preschool classroom for special needs students, Prepared daily lesson plans adhering to the curriculum, developed and implemented Individualized Education Plan for all students, led meetings to discuss student needs, finalized documents and tracked data according to state guidelines, delegated responsibilities to staff
Special Education Teacher
Gresham Elementary
Hoover, AL
07.2013 - 05.2014
- Implemented daily lesson plans, designed and executed Individualized Education Plan for all students, led meetings to discuss student education, completed state documents and tracked data according to state guidelines, managed staff
Special Education Teacher
Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary
Odessa, TX
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Designed and implemented daily lesson plans as well as Individualized Education Plan for all students, organized meetings to discuss parent concerns over student education, completed state documents and tracked data according to Texas state guidelines, guided classroom staff
Temporary Special Education Teacher
The Sprayberry Center
Northport, AL
12.2011 - 05.2012
- Filled in as a temporary case manager to assist with overflow of incoming preschool special education students, developed lesson plans as well as Individualized Education Plan for all students, met with parents for student needs, completed state documents and tracked data per state guidelines, managed classroom staff
Education
The University of Alabama
05.2006
Decatur High School
05.1997
Skills
- Work well with people of various backgrounds
- Prior experience in Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheets, Google Docs, PowerSchools
- Quick to adapt to new surroundings/technology
- Organize documents, track pertinent data
- Strong Work Ethic
- Differentiated Instruction
- Motivating students
- Data Collection
- Parent communications
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Behavior Modification
Languages
Spanish, Fluent
Awards
- Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Education Funding
- UA Dean's List-Four Semesters; 2004-2006
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Mill Creek Elementary
07.2014 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher
Gresham Elementary
07.2013 - 05.2014
Special Education Teacher
Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary
08.2012 - 05.2013
Temporary Special Education Teacher
The Sprayberry Center
12.2011 - 05.2012
The University of Alabama
Decatur High School
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