Talonda Henderson
Greenwood,MS
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District, enhancing life skills in students with severe autism through differentiated instruction and positive reinforcement. Expert in creating engaging IEPs and fostering collaborative teamwork, significantly boosting classroom engagement and student progress.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District
07.2019 - Current
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- 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.
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Greenwood Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with numerous departments and standard education teachers.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Education
Educational Specialist - Educational Administration & Supervision
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS12.2023
Master of Arts - Teaching-Special Education
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS08.2020
Master of Arts - Business Administration
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS12.2015
Skills
- Data Collection
- Classroom Organization
- Positive Reinforcement
- Communication Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Modifications
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Group and individual instruction
- Assessment administration
- Team Collaboration
- Data Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
Timeline
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District
07.2019 - Current
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Greenwood Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2019
Educational Specialist - Educational Administration & Supervision
Delta State University
Master of Arts - Teaching-Special Education
Mississippi State University
Master of Arts - Business Administration
Delta State University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Delta State University
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