Rhonda Renee Hathorn
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Versatile Learning Specialist with focus on individual student needs across academic 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. Experienced in collaboration with teachers, paraeducators, administrators, students and guardians.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Specialist
Tigard Tualatin School District
08.2005 - Current
- Provided individualized support to students with special needs, working closely with families and support staff to ensure a successful learning experience.
- Created, collected, and recorded data on student progress to determine next steps for student success.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LANo Degree - Special Education Certification
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LAMaster of Science - Special Education
Portland State University
Portland, OR12.2015
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Teacher Support
- Student Recordkeeping
- Soft skills training
- Social Skills Development
- Individual Instruction
- Student Records Management
- IEP familiarity
- Differentiated Instruction
- IEP development
- Lesson implementation
- Documentation
Certification
- Professional Teaching License- Special Education Generalist PreK-12
Timeline
Learning Specialist
Tigard Tualatin School District
08.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Louisiana State University And A&M College
No Degree - Special Education Certification
Southern University And A & M College
Master of Science - Special Education
Portland State University