Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Ronica Paul

Educator
LITHONIA,GA

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interrelated Special Education Teacher

DeKalb County Board of Education
Stone Mountain, GA
08.1998 - Current
  • Provided direct instruction to students in a variety of settings including small group instruction, one-on-one tutoring, and whole class instruction.
  • Created lesson plans that were tailored to meet the unique learning styles of each student while also following state curriculum guidelines.
  • Collaborated with school personnel, parents and guardians, outside agencies, and other professionals to develop effective strategies for addressing individual student needs.
  • Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities to ensure their academic success.
  • Monitored student progress on an ongoing basis by assessing academic performance and administering standardized tests.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors through the implementation of classroom management techniques such as positive reinforcement systems and behavior modification plans.
  • Engaged in professional development activities to stay current on new teaching methods and special education laws and regulations.
  • Attended IEP meetings with parents, guardians and other educators to discuss student progress and design appropriate accommodations, modifications based on individual needs.
  • Maintained accurate records related to student assessment results, attendance data, grades, discipline incidents.

Education

Ph.D. - Instructional Leadership

Argosy University
Atlanta,GA
12-2015

Master of Arts - Education of The Learning Disabled

Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
05-1993

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Morris Brown College
Atlanta, GA
05-1976

Skills

  • Transition Planning
  • Learning Disabilities Expertise
  • Emotional Support
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Georgia Education Association

Affiliations

  • Head sponsor and founder of The Strands of Pearls Girls' Mentoring Group since 2018 at Smoke Rise Elementary School
  • Special Education department chair 2018-2021
  • Local school Association Representative for the Georgia Association of Educators

Certification

  • T-7 Teaching Certificate in Elementary and Middle School Education
  • T-7 Teaching Certificate in Learning Disabilities
  • t-7 Teaching Certificate in Interrelated Special Education

Accomplishments

Certificate for recruiting more members for the Georgia Association of Educators, 2011

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Interrelated Special Education Teacher

DeKalb County Board of Education
08.1998 - Current

Ph.D. - Instructional Leadership

Argosy University

Master of Arts - Education of The Learning Disabled

Clark Atlanta University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Morris Brown College
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