Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Exceptional Education Compliance Coordinator
Chattanooga Preparatory School
08.2023 - Current
Develop and implement special education plans and initiatives
Monitor and evaluate special education programs and services
Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and school staff
Keep up to date on new and evolving special education laws, regulations and best practices
Track and report on special education students’ progress
Provide professional development for teachers and staff
Coordinate special education assessments
Communicate with parents regarding their children’s progress
Facilitate Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings.
Exceptional Education Case Manager
Hamilton County Dept. of Education
08.2019 - 05.2023
Provide research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP
Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional practices
Employ various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals and access grade level content
Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals
Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with IEP team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies
Coordinate the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP
Create a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction
Serve as primary contact for the parent
Provide direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed
Comply with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations
Complete all district and state reporting requirements.
Middle Grades Educator
Hamilton County Dept. of Education
08.2015 - 05.2019
Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and a clear learning target
Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
Provide appropriate feedback on work in a timely manner
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
Prepare required reports on students and activities
Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
Education
M. Ed. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment -
Carson Newman University
05.2021
B.S. History, Secondary Education -
Old Dominion University
05.2012
Skills
Compliance Monitoring
Regulatory knowledge
Relationship Building
Individual Education Plans IEPs
Co-teaching Experience
Small Group Instruction
Differentiated Instruction
Lesson Planning
Classroom Management
Collaborative Teamwork
Inclusion Strategies
Leadership Experience
Hamilton County Teacher Advisory Member
Exceptional Education Department Chair
East Lake Academy, Curriculum and Instruction Committee Member
Level Five Teacher
Teacher Mentor
Timeline
Exceptional Education Compliance Coordinator
Chattanooga Preparatory School
08.2023 - Current
Exceptional Education Case Manager
Hamilton County Dept. of Education
08.2019 - 05.2023
Middle Grades Educator
Hamilton County Dept. of Education
08.2015 - 05.2019
M. Ed. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment -
Carson Newman University
B.S. History, Secondary Education -
Old Dominion University
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