Sylvan Nelson
Milledgeville,GA
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Lakeview Primary School, specializing in IEP development and inclusion strategies. Leveraged assistive technology and collaborative teaching to enhance student learning and inclusion, achieving significant improvements in student engagement and success. Expert in adaptive curriculum, fostering positive student-teacher relationships, and utilizing behavior management techniques to foster positive learning environments. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring that each student's unique needs are met and educational goals are achieved.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Special Education Teacher
Lakeview Primary School
Milledgeville, GA
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized educational plans to meet the needs of students with special learning requirements.
- Utilized specialized instruction techniques such as multi-sensory teaching methods to differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
- Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
- Integrated technology into the classroom to enhance learning opportunities for students.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Supervised paraprofessionals assigned specific tasks related to meeting the needs of special education students.
- Established positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and members of the community.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data in accordance with district policies.
- Implemented behavior management systems designed to encourage positive behaviors within the classroom setting.
- Adapted classroom material according to the individual needs of students with disabilities or special learning challenges.
Student Teaching Internship
Gray Elementary School
Gray, GA
07.2022 - Current
- Designed and implemented a differentiated and adapted 10-day unit covering story event sequencing to a group of six students
- Managed small group behavior with appropriate recommended strategies from host teacher
Field Based Practicum
Dames Ferry Elementary School
Gray, GA
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Attended IEP meetings of students in grades 3-5 with the lead special education teacher
- Collaborated with host teacher to teach reading/decoding lessons
Field Based Practicum
Putnam County High School
Eatonton, GA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Led small groups with differentiated instructional strategies
- Assisted in the understanding of Algebra One material to students
Field Based Practicum
Lakeview Primary School
Milledgeville, GA
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Monitored classroom behavior while assisting students with taught material
Field Based Practicum
T.J. Elder Middle School
Sandersville, GA
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Co-taught in a team-teaching approach alongside host teacher
Hostess
The Brick
Milledgeville, GA
05.2021 - 09.2021
Hostess/Server's Assistant
Aubri Lane's
Milledgeville, GA
06.2020 - 03.2021
Cashier
Ingles Supermarket
Gray, GA
12.2018 - 05.2019
Special Olympics Unified Partner
Jones County High School
Gray, GA
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted students with intellectual abilities during physical activity and group events
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA05.2023
Skills
- IPad applications
- Inclusion strategies
- IEP development
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Adaptive curriculum
- Assistive technology
- Sensory integration
- Positive reinforcement
- Motor skills development
- Literacy strategies
- Classroom organization
- Math strategies
- Emotional support
- Collaborative teaching
- Timers
- Read Alouds
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Autism spectrum
- Data collection
- Disability awareness
- Teaching flexibility
- Multisensory teaching
- Social skills training
- Visual scheduling
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited
Certification
- GACE Special Education General Curriculum (081 & 082)
- GACE Special Education Adapted Curriculum (083 & 084)
- Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment
- Apple Teacher Certification
- Dyslexia Endorsement
Accomplishments
- President’s List: GCSU Fall 2022
- Dean’s List: GCSU Spring 2022
Affiliations
- Special Olympics Unified Partner : Aug 2018 – May 2019 Jones County High School (Gray, GA)
Assisted students with intellectual abilities during physical activity and group events
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Primary Special Education Teacher
Lakeview Primary School
07.2023 - Current
Student Teaching Internship
Gray Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
Field Based Practicum
Dames Ferry Elementary School
03.2022 - 05.2022
Field Based Practicum
Putnam County High School
01.2022 - 03.2022
Field Based Practicum
Lakeview Primary School
10.2021 - 12.2021
Field Based Practicum
T.J. Elder Middle School
08.2021 - 10.2021
Hostess
The Brick
05.2021 - 09.2021
Hostess/Server's Assistant
Aubri Lane's
06.2020 - 03.2021
Cashier
Ingles Supermarket
12.2018 - 05.2019
Special Olympics Unified Partner
Jones County High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Georgia College & State University
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