Renita Ann Morton/Johnson
Little Rock,Arkansas
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
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Little Rock School District
Little Rock, AR
03.2006 - Current
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Administered tests to class and graded papers.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and set up meetings.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Increased proficiency by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Little Rock School District
Little Rock, AR
08.2019 - Current
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11.2023
Master of Arts - Health Management
Webster University
St Louis, MO05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
University Arkansas of Little Rock
Little Rock 05.1999
Skills
- Instructional support
- Teaching and instruction
- Student Supervision
- Verbal and written communication
- Social development and integration
- Activity Planning
- IEP compliance
- Educational assistance
- Smartboard
- Documentation
- Behavior improvements
- Teacher Support
- Classroom management
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Little Rock School District
08.2019 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Little Rock School District
03.2006 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Master of Arts - Health Management
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
University Arkansas of Little Rock
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