Renee A. Barnes
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Results-driven Special Education Teacher with expertise in differentiated instruction and behavior management. Proven ability to foster collaboration within multidisciplinary teams to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
Impact Academy At Lutherwood
07.2019 - Current
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom engagement and reduce disruptions.
- Demonstrated training and mentorship to a transferred teacher
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Cultivated sociocultural student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform therapeutic, residential, IPS , and Lutherwood Residential administration departments
Instructional Assistant
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis, IN
10.2008 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with teachers to develop tailored learning materials for diverse student needs.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance comprehension and retention of English and Language Arts and Mathematics lagging grade level skills
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators for instructional adjustments.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to promote positive classroom environments.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration And Supervision
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Manchester University
North Manchester, IN05-2018
Skills
- Special Education Teacher who teaches full time Eighth Grade Social Studies, World History, and Government courses
- small group classroom management at a 24-hour adult supervised residential center (1:4 adult to student ratio)
- prepare Tier 1 instructional strategies with Tier 3 academic and behavior interventions in the weekly lesson plans
- Friday Weekly Writing Labs (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) instructional strategies
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
07.2019 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Indianapolis Public Schools
10.2008 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Educational Administration And Supervision
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Manchester University