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Sherita Steele

Deltona,FL

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia 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.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESE Teacher Support Facilitation

Seminole County Public Schools
08.2020 - Current


  • Created Social Emotional Learning curriculum for special needs students with varying disabilities that focused on individualized instruction, utilizing adapted materials, and incorporating technology to enhance learning experiences, while also emphasizing collaboration between educators and families.
  • Provide appropriate accommodations and modifications to the curriculum and instruction to ensure that students with disabilities can access and participate in the learning process.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with specific academic or behavioral challenges.
  • Coordinated transition planning for ESE students moving to different educational settings or preparing for postsecondary opportunities.
  • Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.
  • Conducted ongoing communication with support staff, including paraprofessionals and therapists, to ensure a cohesive approach to meeting each student's needs.
  • Established a positive classroom environment that fostered mutual respect, trust, and open communication among students.

ESE Teacher Self-Contained

Seminole County Public Schools
10.2018
  • Modify general education lessons and activities to meet the specific needs of students with disabilities, ensuring they can access the curriculum.
  • Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-life examples into lesson plans.
  • Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural, and language diversity.
  • Plan and deliver instruction, both individually and in small groups, using a variety of teaching methods and strategies.
  • Conducted bi-weekly parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
  • Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
  • Supervise and mentor paraprofessionals who work with students with disabilities.

Bank Operations Manager

Valley National Bank
09.2003 - 06.2017
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist line employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
  • Promoted positive customer experience through day-to-day supervision and management of Banking facility.
  • Monitored performance and completed performance appraisals reports.
  • Recommended new procedures to boost consistency and quality customer experiences by 50% demonstrated by customer satisfaction surveys.

Education

Teacher Certification - Educator Preparation Institute

Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL
10.2023

Master of Arts - Management & Leadership

Webster University
St Louis, MO
2018

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Anthropology

Rollins College
Winter Park, FL
1996

Skills

  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Social skills training
  • Sensory integration strategies
  • Data collection
  • Special education law
  • Positive attitude
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Inclusion strategies
  • Time management
  • Classroom organization
  • Calm under pressure

Certification

  • ESE Certified License
  • Florida Temporary Teaching Certificate Social Science (Grades 6-12)

Timeline

ESE Teacher Support Facilitation

Seminole County Public Schools
08.2020 - Current

ESE Teacher Self-Contained

Seminole County Public Schools
10.2018

Bank Operations Manager

Valley National Bank
09.2003 - 06.2017

Master of Arts - Management & Leadership

Webster University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Anthropology

Rollins College

Teacher Certification - Educator Preparation Institute

Seminole State College of Florida
Sherita Steele