Sherry Lairsey
Blackshear,GA
Summary
Dynamic SPED Co-Teacher at Ware County Board of Education, adept at fostering student engagement and motivation through differentiated instruction and collaborative teaching. Enhanced classroom performance by implementing data-driven strategies and promoting social-emotional learning, resulting in improved student comprehension and participation. Committed to building strong relationships with students and parents for academic success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
SPED Co-Teacher MATH
Ware County Board of Education
08.2004 - Current
- Collaborated with lead teacher to design and implement engaging lesson plans.
- Supported classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Assisted in assessing student progress through formative and summative evaluations.
- Developed instructional materials tailored to diverse learning needs of students.
- Led small group instruction focused on enhancing student comprehension and skills.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance interactive learning experiences for students.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching methodologies and best practices.
- Fostered critical thinking skills in students through problem-solving activities and real-world applications of concepts taught in class.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform instructional strategies and improve overall student achievement levels in the classroom.
- Boosted parent-teacher collaboration by maintaining open lines of communication and conducting regular meetings to discuss student progress.
- Increased student participation through group projects, presentations, and interactive learning exercises.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and encouraging respectful behavior among students.
- Improved overall classroom performance with consistent evaluations, feedback, and tailored support for individual needs.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to develop interdisciplinary units that engaged students across multiple subject areas.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05-2023
Master of Arts - Foundations of Education
Troy University
Troy, AL12-2010
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Brewton- Parker College
Mount Vernon, GA05-2008
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Waycross College
Waycross, GA05-2003
Skills
- Special education
- Project-based learning
- Feedback provision
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Instructional strategies
- Student motivation
- Social-emotional learning
- Behavior management
- Classroom management
- Motivating students
- Relationship building
- Student engagement
- Small group instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Data-driven instruction
- Special needs students
- IEP planning
Timeline
SPED Co-Teacher MATH
Ware County Board of Education
08.2004 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of West Georgia
Master of Arts - Foundations of Education
Troy University
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Brewton- Parker College
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Waycross College
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