Experienced SPED Teacher with 15+ years of experience.
Skilled in communication, leadership, and analytical thinking.
Passionate about providing quality education and support to
students with special needs. Able to create a positive and
inclusive learning environment that fosters growth and
development. Dedicated to helping students reach their full
potential.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Laurens County School District
Laurens, SC
07.2022 - Current
Create IEPs and daily lesson plans for each student;
provide quarterly IEP progress reports to monitor progress
towards meeting annual goals
Collaborate with general education teachers and speech
pathologists, occupational therapist and physical therapist to
provide differentiated instruction and classroom
accommodations/modifications
Started a monthly email newsletter to keep parents updated
on classroom events, projects and student progress
Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans for
students(grades K-8) with mild to moderate learning
disabilities; taught math,social studies, English and science
Provided a multi-sensory, language-based classroom,
including visual, auditory, tactile and kinesthetics support
Implement research-based instructional strategies to meet
the diverse learning needs of students with disabilities
Substitute Teacher
Anderson School District One, ESS
Williamston, Knoxville, SC, TN
09.2019 - 06.2022
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in handling
various subjects and grade levels
Maintain a safe and secure classroom environment
Maintain a positive and respectful classroom
environment to ensure students feel safe and
supported
Follow and implement the lesson plans provided by the
absent teacher
Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart
Greenville, SC
05.2021 - 05.2022
Develop and maintain relationships with pet owners to
ensure their satisfaction and loyalty
Assist in maintaining a clean and sanitized grooming
area to ensure the health and safety of all pets and
employees
Ensure proper handling and care of pets during
grooming process
Manager
UpstatePartyRentals
Piedmont, SC
04.2019 - 09.2020
Develop and implement strategies to improve
customer satisfaction and increase repeat business
Develop and implement strategies to optimize rental
operations, including inventory
management,scheduling, and customer service, to
ensure high customer satisfaction and maximize
revenue potential.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special
Clemson
Aug 1999
Associate of Arts -
Methodist College
May
1996
Extra Content Courses
Project Read - phonics
and linguistics SC State -
Skills
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Critical Thinking
Leadership
Patience
Teamwork
Technology Proficient
Accomplishments
SC Teacher: 196437
Sp Ed Multi-Categorical
Exp 6/30/2027
Crisis Prevention Management
Practitioner Level 1
Exp 7/2024
Customer Advocate
Verizon Wireless, Greenville, SC - Feb 2017 - May 2019
Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of Verizon
Wireless products and services to effectively assist customers in finding the right solutions for their needs
Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers
Proactively identify potential issues or concerns
Proactively identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell
Verizon Wireless products
Epic Credentialed Trainer (Ambulatory)
GreenvilleHealthSystem/HCIGroup, Greenville
SC/Jacksonville, FL
Feb 2015 - May 2015
Facilitate hands-on training sessions for staff on how to effectively use the Epic Ambulatory module
Head Photo Specialist Walgreens - Augusta Street
Greenville, SC
Nov 2013 - May 2015
Implement training program for new photo specialists to ensure consistent quality and customer service standards
Monitor and maintain inventory of photo printing supplies to ensure availability for customers
Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement marketing strategies to promote Walgreens' photo printing services and attract new customers
Pharmacy Technician - CVS Powdersville, SC
Nov 2015 - Jan 2018
Performed data entry tasks for a pharmacy technician role at CVS in the health retail market
Handled data entry responsibilities efficiently
Provided excellent customer service and ensured customer satisfaction
Assist in maintaining an accurate inventory of pharmaceutical products and supplies
Special Education Resource Teacher - Gettys Middle
School at Easley, SC Aug- Jun 2013
Implement individualized education plans(IEPs) for students with special needs to promote their academic and social growth
Collaborate with general education teachers to implement accommodations and modifications for students with special needs in mainstream classrooms
Provide ongoing support and resources for families of students with special needs to ensure successful home-school collaboration.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Laurens County School District
07.2022 - Current
Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart
05.2021 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher
Anderson School District One, ESS
09.2019 - 06.2022
Manager
UpstatePartyRentals
04.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Special
Clemson
Associate of Arts -
Methodist College
Extra Content Courses
Project Read - phonics
and linguistics SC State -
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