Rad Mitchell
Hixson,TN
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle on-site, online, or blended instruction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Westside Elementary School
Rossville, GA
07.2021 - Current
- Current certificates: Georgia Tier II Leadership Certification, Georgia Tier I Leadership Certification, SPED GEN Curriculum (P-12) Consultative, SPED Social Science Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8, 6-12)
- GPSC GA Educator Certificate – Certificate Level 6
- Grades 1-5 ELA/Reading and Math
- Lead Special Education Teacher, GoIEP REP, Transfer Representative
- Developed individualized education plans that addressed specific learning needs and strengths of students.
- Collaborated with teachers to modify and differentiate curriculum, ensuring accessibility for special education students.
- Implemented targeted behavior management strategies that promoted positive classroom engagement and learning.
- A-SIT Team, B-SIT Team, PBIS Team, Academic Committee, Safety Committee
- Mindset Certified (including restraint)
- Completed LETRS training to enhance literacy instruction skills.
- FTE
- Aspiring Leader Academy Cohort Six
- Head Swim Coach Lakeview Middle School/ Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School 2021-2023
Learning Support Specialist
Shaw High School
Columbus, GA
09.2013 - 05.2021
- Current certificates: SPED GEN Curriculum (P-12) Consultative, SPED Social Science Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8, 6-12)
- GPSC GA Educator Certificate – Certificate Level 6
- Economics, Biology, Human Physiology, Coordinate Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Mathematics of Finance, Financial Literacy, Study Skills
- Assistant LEA 2019-2021
- LEAD Special Education Teacher 2018– 2021
- Nominated for Page One Teacher of the Year 2020 for exceptional contributions to student learning and engagement
- Recognized as Favorite Teacher by Columbus Ledger Enquirer Reader’s Choice Award 2020 for dedication to student success
- Led Shaw Action Team, coordinating Pep Rally and managing school-wide social media to enhance community engagement
- Head Volleyball Coach 2015-2021
- Head Boys’ and Girls’ Golf Coach 2019 – 2021
- Head Swim Coach 2014 – 2019
- Assistant Baseball/Head JV Coach 2013 – 2019
- Assistant Softball/ Head JV Coach 2013 – 2015
- Muscogee County School District
Education
Educational Specialist - Collaborative Special Education
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL01-2017
Masters of Art - Special Education
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA01-2016
Bachelor of Science - International Business
LaGrange College
LaGrange, GA01-2009
Skills
- Behavior intervention
- GO IEP
- Mindset
- PBIS/SWISS APP
- I-Ready
- Dreambox
- Lexia
- MAP
- Canvas
- SLDS
- Schedule Wizard
- All-In-Learning
References
- Dr. Denver Huffstutler, West Side Elementary School, AP, 706-866-9211
- Anita Gaines, West Side Elementary School, Principal, 706-866-9211
- Belinda Crisman, Catoosa County Public Schools, 706-935-0639
- Dr. Sureya Hendrick, Shaw High School, Principal, 706-569-3638
- Susan Reyes, Director of Special Programs/Pre-K, Dade County Schools, 706-944-0814
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Westside Elementary School
07.2021 - Current
Learning Support Specialist
Shaw High School
09.2013 - 05.2021
Educational Specialist - Collaborative Special Education
University of West Alabama
Masters of Art - Special Education
Columbus State University
Bachelor of Science - International Business
LaGrange College