Stephanie Degni
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in designing and implementing hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Hardworking Student offering part-time work experience and extensive knowledge of core subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational, and communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade Interrelated Resource Math Teacher
Duluth Middle School
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing student understanding of complex concepts.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Helped modify general education curriculum to accommodate students with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
Corps Member
Teach For America
06.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Selected from approximately 30,000 applicants nationwide to join the national teacher corps of recent college graduates and professionals who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools
- Participate in an intensive summer training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to lead rigorous, supportive, and inclusive classrooms, including instructional design, trauma-informed practice, and social-emotional learning, as well as supervised summer school teaching
- Engage in professional development, including DEI seminars, discussion groups, coaching sessions, readings, and content specific learning
- Selected from approximately 30,000 applicants nationwide to join the national teacher corps of recent college graduates and professionals who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools
Direct Support Professional
RHA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- The position involves empowering individuals with disabilities to make their own choices and to lead self-directed lives, providing the support necessary for individuals to develop the skills to find and maintain employment, and assisting individuals in creating connections and sustaining relationships in the communities in which they live
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living
Customer Service
Dillard's Inc.
06.2021 - 01.2024
- As customer service representatives, sales support associates work from a service desk, assisting customers with various transactions, directing consumers to appropriate departments, and answering client inquiries
- Provided information about products and services available to customers
- Demonstrated active listening skills when responding to customer questions and complaints
- Assisted customers with returns, exchanges, refunds, and other transactions as needed
Customer Service
Shawn's Place
06.2017 - 06.2021
- I packaged and shipped orders
- Worked successfully with diverse groups of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities
- Demonstrated leadership skills by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
Direct Support Professional
Support Solutions
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted individuals with disabilities with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation, and medication reminders
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of individuals served
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision-making abilities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05-2024
Associate of Science - Political Science
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN12-2022
Skills
- Special education strategies
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Adaptive learning
- Fast learner
- Positive attitude
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Month, December 2024
Certification
- Georgia Educator Certificate Gwinnett County Public Schools August 2024
Timeline
6th Grade Interrelated Resource Math Teacher
Duluth Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Corps Member
Teach For America
06.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
RHA
01.2024 - 05.2024
Customer Service
Dillard's Inc.
06.2021 - 01.2024
Direct Support Professional
Support Solutions
10.2020 - 01.2021
Customer Service
Shawn's Place
06.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Tennessee
Associate of Science - Political Science
Pellissippi State Community College
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