Susan Akers
Charlotte Court House,VA
Summary
Versatile 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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Prince Edward County Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
- Reduced behavior issues by implementing proactive intervention strategies such as check-in/check-out systems and individualized behavior plans.
- Prepared classrooms for class activities and provided variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use throughout day.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Evaluated student progress using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize learning outcomes.
- Generated long-term action plans to help struggling students succeed academically.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Promoted a culture of inclusion by adapting lessons for diverse learners, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for all students.
- Facilitated successful transitions for students entering high school or transitioning between grade levels by coordinating orientation programs and creating personalized transition plans.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and integrate interdisciplinary lesson plans, broadening student understanding of various subjects.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- 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.
- Contributed to IEP development and implementation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide appropriate accommodations and modifications for special education students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Mathematics Teacher
Prince Edward County Public Schools
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Served on school-wide committees focused on improving academic performance, working collaboratively toward common goals.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Enhanced student understanding by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities into lesson plans.
- Participated in professional development workshops, staying current on best practices in teaching mathematics at the high school level.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance within the mathematics department.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Provided extra support for struggling students through after-school tutoring sessions and personalized instruction.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education K-12
Longwood University
Farmville, VA05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Longwood University
Farmville, VA08.2016
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Professionalism
- Instructional Adaptation
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Parent Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Self Motivation
- Student Records Management
- Small Group Instruction
Certification
- Licensed Special Education Teacher (K-12)
- Licensed Mathematics Teacher
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Prince Edward County Schools
08.2022 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
Prince Edward County Public Schools
06.2019 - 07.2022
Master of Science - Special Education K-12
Longwood University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Longwood University
- Licensed Special Education Teacher (K-12)
- Licensed Mathematics Teacher
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