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Rhonda L. Augone

Exceptional Children's Teacher

Summary

Exceptional Education Teacher with 20+ years of experience in teaching diverse student populations in the separate, resource and general education classroom settings. Skilled in delivering effective educational programs for EC students with learning and behavioral disabilities. Adept at creating lesson plans and modifying curriculum that capture the diverse learning styles, interests, and needs of all students.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Exceptional Children's Teacher

Forest Hills High School
Marshville, NC
08.2011 - Current
  • EC Department Chair
  • Implement co-teaching principles in the general education setting.
  • Design and modify individualized education programs and Behavior Intervention plans.
  • Instruct students in the Occupational Course of Study curriculum
  • Mentor EC staff.
  • Prepare lesson plans and execute different modalities to accelerate individual success.
  • Prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning.
  • Maintain caseload of 50+ students.
  • Developed and implemented Study Skills course.
  • Developed and implemented Behavior Focus/Occupational Course of Study program.

Exceptional Children's Teacher

Ballantyne Elementary School
Charlotte, NC
08.2010 - 06.2011
  • Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
  • Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
  • Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
  • Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for over 10+ students.
  • Utilized pre-made and self-made assessments to determine student weaknesses and strengths.
  • Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.

Exceptional Children's Teacher (Interim)

Butler High School
Charlotte, NC
01.2010 - 06.2010
  • Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles for students following the Occupational Course of Study diploma track.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Developed school-based work program for freshman and sophomore students that aligned with the Occupational Course of Study diploma track.
  • Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for over 10+ students.
  • Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special/Elementary Education

State University of New York College At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Skills

Lesson Planning

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Timeline

Exceptional Children's Teacher

Forest Hills High School
08.2011 - Current

Exceptional Children's Teacher

Ballantyne Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2011

Exceptional Children's Teacher (Interim)

Butler High School
01.2010 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Science - Special/Elementary Education

State University of New York College At Buffalo
Rhonda L. AugoneExceptional Children's Teacher