TaShana McGinty-Grimes

• Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.

Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings for students with disabilities, ensuring compliance with federal and state special education regulations by gathering relevant student data, preparing necessary documentation, and leading discussions to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with parents, teachers, and other relevant professionals involved in the student's education.

• Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
• Created language arts lesson plans for students to meet learning needs, adhere to curriculum standards and build interest in learning.
• Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
• Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles.

• Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
• Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
• Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
• Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
• Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
• Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
• Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
• Identified students struggling with material and made arrangements to meet one-on-one during study hall or other time periods to provide additional instruction in one-on-one environment.

• Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
• Managed development of Child Development program for use in expansion of curriculum delivery options for entry-level students.
• Consistently communicated with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
• Organized, prepared and revised Child Development course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
• Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.

• Created and implemented department support framework to address strategic goals.
• Partnered with administrative leadership to improve discipline practices based on data findings.
• Designed and addresses strategic goals by creating and introducing frameworks for department support.
• Designed and recorded teacher surveys to accurately determine professional development needs and strategies.
• Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
• Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.

• Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
• Assessed comprehensive student growth including academic, social and personal skills.
• Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
• Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.

• Shelved books and staffed both circulation and reference desks for library.
• Removed and replaced outdated materials from children's collection to increase circulation and maintain interest of young guests.
• Created and implemented engaging and educational programs for Elementary students.
• Worked with teachers to provide students with lifelong learning skills.
• Taught kids about library practices via individual and group instruction.

• Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
• Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
• Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.

• Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
• Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles, to boosting program success.].
• Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
• Upheld sound financial principles to keep program operating within budget levels, maximizing resource utilization while minimizing costs.
• Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
• Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
• Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
• Recruited, selected and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
• Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.