REBECCA MACKIN
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Special Education Teacher
Digital Academy Of Florida/K12
Jacksonville, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices presented in Nearpod activities.
- Led virtual activities with technology that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Designed over 200 individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Monitored student performance of Nearpod activities to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support mastery of goals by 70-80%.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Facilitated small group virtual instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated virtual classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Planned daily virtual activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Lead Special Education Teacher
Duval County Public Schools
Jacksonville, Florida
04.2003 - 10.2022
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices throughout school day.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth by 90-100% mastery of IEP goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage 100% student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom for 50% of school day by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Conducted assessments of over 200 students to determine individual needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through consistent communication, resulting in increased parent involvement in their child''s education.
Education
Master of Science - Developmental Disabilities
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL05.2000
Skills
- Special Education
- MS Office and Google Applications Proficiency
- High level of initiative and self direction
- Assessment Administration
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism, ADHD, neurodiversity
- Team Collaboration
- IEP Process Expert
- Motivating Students
- Instructional Best Practices
- Provide structure
- Build Strong Relationships
- Accommodations
- Cultural Awareness
- 1:1 Individual Instruction
Timeline
Lead Special Education Teacher
Digital Academy Of Florida/K12
10.2022 - Current
Lead Special Education Teacher
Duval County Public Schools
04.2003 - 10.2022
Master of Science - Developmental Disabilities
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Jacksonville University
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