Rachel Messer
Alabaster,AL
Summary
My professional goal is to become a TVI in a school system. I have experience with students of various ages with a variety of disabilities and behavioral needs. I am passionate about education and the vision field.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Chelsea Park Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- 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.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Daily collaboration with service providers and transitions specialist
- Management of paraprofessionals
Special Education Teacher
Pelham High School - Pelham City Schools
08.2019 - 05.2024
Special Education Teacher
Wenonah High School - Birmingham City Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019
Special Education Teacher
Ashley Ridge High School - Dorchester District 2
08.2015 - 05.2018
Respite Care Provider
South Carolina Department Of Social Services
08.2012 - 12.2015
Education
MEd - Differentiated Instruction: Visual Impairment
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL12.2024
Bachelors of Science - Special Education
The College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05.2015
Skills
- Grade 1 and Grade 2 Braille
- Microsoft and Google Drive
- Proficient in PowerSchool
- Effective management of paraprofessionals
- Excellent writing skills with IEPs and FBAs/BIPs
- Excellent relationship building skills with all members of the IEP team
- Strong behavior and classroom management skills
Certification
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention
- Panther Pals Advisor
- Certified Medical Assistant
- De-escalation and restraint training
- Green & Gold Club at PHS promoting friendships
Additionalinformation
- Project VIABLE Recipient: A grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). The goal of Project VIABLE is to produce more TVIs and BCBAs in Alabama.
- Jitterbugs Advisor: I created a coffee shop that employs students served in special education classrooms. The shop serves teachers weekly. The Jitterbugs program won the 2023-2024 CLAS School Banner Award.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Chelsea Park Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Pelham High School - Pelham City Schools
08.2019 - 05.2024
Special Education Teacher
Wenonah High School - Birmingham City Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019
Special Education Teacher
Ashley Ridge High School - Dorchester District 2
08.2015 - 05.2018
Respite Care Provider
South Carolina Department Of Social Services
08.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelors of Science - Special Education
The College of Charleston
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention
- Panther Pals Advisor
- Certified Medical Assistant
- De-escalation and restraint training
- Green & Gold Club at PHS promoting friendships
MEd - Differentiated Instruction: Visual Impairment
University of Alabama in Huntsville
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