Stephanie Holmes
Port Saint John,FL
Summary
At MILA Elementary, I have been a classroom teacher since 2005 , and have taught students of various ages and with Varying Exceptionalities. During this time, I have focused on teaching academic skills that are incorporated with various levels of assistive technology to assist with communication skills, social skills, and independent living skills. I am a compassionate teacher who maximizes educational opportunities with assistive technology such as CORE board, assistive technology devices, and classroom visuals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
VE Supported/Participatory Teacher
MILA Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment
- Maintained records of student progress, IEP data and behavior to assist in implementing strategies to met individual goals
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive materials such as adapted books, use of assistive technology devices to answer questions or make requests, use of an interactive board for general curriculum material
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies such as differentiation, modeling, and visuals/assistive technology into the classroom
- Differentiated instruction to provide students access to general curriculum using visuals, assistive technology, and additional materials.
- Worked with therapists, assistive technology team members to provide students needed equipment such as a communication device, positioning tools, visuals to address behavior needs,to access their learning environment
VE Resource/Primary Teacher
MILA Elementary
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Supported kindergarten students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Evaluated student progress using formative assessments, adapting instructional methods to meet individual needs.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies and small group learning activities to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles
- Produced visuals to assist students with schedules, behavior management strategies, and adapted classroom materials
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
VE PreK Teacher
MILA Elementary
08.2014 - 07.2023
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences focusing on Conscious Discipline strategies that used visuals and body movements
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as structured play scenarios with use of assistive technology, hands on activities to encourage social interactions
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning using GOLD Learning Strategies, Devereux Early Childhood Assessment, and STAR
- Collaborated with other PreK teachers and therapists to plan units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students through use of assistive technology, visuals, and adapted materials
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
VE Supported/Participatory Teacher
MILA Elementary
08.2005 - 07.2012
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through daily communication, parent conferences, and collaboration
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as grade level adapted materials to access general education curriculum
- Provide opportunities for communication skills through assistive technology devices, classroom visuals, visual schedules
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Varying Exceptionalities
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL05.1998
Skills
- Behavior Management (Previous CPI certified, Behavior Boot Camp, Conscious Discipline)
- Differentiated Instruction (Kagan Cooperative Learning Trainings)
- Child Development
- Technology Integration ( AT: Lesson Integration, Adapted Literature: Literacy Implementation)
- Boardmaker 70
- CORE Communication
- Classroom Management
Timeline
VE Supported/Participatory Teacher
MILA Elementary
08.2023 - Current
VE PreK Teacher
MILA Elementary
08.2014 - 07.2023
VE Resource/Primary Teacher
MILA Elementary
08.2012 - 07.2014
VE Supported/Participatory Teacher
MILA Elementary
08.2005 - 07.2012
Master of Arts - Varying Exceptionalities
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of North Florida
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