Sherry A. Garror
Conyers,Ga.
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
John R. Wooden
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Experienced Educator with over 10 years of experience in Education. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving team success
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Veterans Memorial School
07.2021 - Current
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- 95% Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- 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.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Special Education Teacher
Porterdale Elementary
07.2017 - 05.2021
- 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.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Special Education Teacher
Liberty Middle School
07.2010 - 05.2021
- 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.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
04.2010
- Received Cum Laude with 3.5 GPA
BBA - Healthcare Management
02.2005
Associate of Science - Science
09.1994
Skills
- Policy Implementation
- Documentation Skills
- Attention To Detail
- Cultural Awareness
- Active Listening
- Flexible And Adaptable
- Project Management
Certification
- Certified Educator, State of Georgia, 2010-current
- ESOL Endorsement, State of Georgia, 2020-2025
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