Rhonda Duggan
Adel,GA
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
RESA
08.2019 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environments.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Helped teachers develop classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Completed Functional Behavior Assessments
- Completed and implemented Behavior Intervention Plans
- Developed IEPs with help of classroom teachers
Compliance Coordinator
Cook County Schools
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Conducted new teacher onboarding for IEP writing.
- Conducts regular IEP audits to ensure compliance with federal and state law, as well as District special education policies and procedures.
- Manages status of Special Education Database.
- Manages IEP system and permissions for school in our district.
- Collaborates with district Special Education Director to determine compliance related professional development and training needs.
- Keeps teachers up to date with any new information regarding IEPs and IEP law.
- Hold meetings with each school's special education staff monthly to answer any questions
Pre-K Special Education Teacher
Cook County Teacher
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Special Education Co-Teacher
Cook County Schools
07.2002 - 05.2015
- Improved students' understanding of curriculum by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by providing individualized support and accommodations for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop lesson plans that catered to a wide range of learning styles.
- Supported students in achieving their IEP goals through personalized instruction and assessment strategies.
- Managed behavior issues proactively through implementing consistent expectations and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Coordinated with general education teachers on effective co-teaching strategies to maximize learning outcomes for all students.
- Adapted classroom activities based on ongoing assessments of student strengths and areas requiring improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Interrelated Special Education
Troy State University
Dothan, AL01.1998
Skills
Developing Individual Education Plans
Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments
Developing Behavior Intervention Plans
Making Recommendations for Behaviors in classes
De-Escalation Techniques
Certification
392694
Timeline
Consultant
RESA
08.2019 - Current
Compliance Coordinator
Cook County Schools
06.2018 - 05.2019
Pre-K Special Education Teacher
Cook County Teacher
08.2015 - 05.2018
Special Education Co-Teacher
Cook County Schools
07.2002 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Interrelated Special Education
Troy State University
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