Taylor Rickmond
Wakefield
Summary
A Special Education Teacher equipped with a positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. I have previous experience of teaching in a self-contained classroom setting, creating lesson plans, writing IEPs, collecting data, managing behaviors, working as a team, and creating learning environments that enhance student growth and development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher - Self Contained K-2
Isle Of Wight County Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment and data collection methods, emphasizing areas requiring additional support.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Special Education Teacher - Self-Contained 3-5
Southampton County Public Schools
08.2017 - 07.2023
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
- Collaborated with parents and other educators to develop IEPs, promoting student success.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
School Secretary
Southampton County Public Schools
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Processed student registrations and withdrawals.
- Answered telephones and greeted visitors and parents to facilitate office operations.
- Maintained an up-to-date database of student records, handling confidential information.
- Performed clerical and administrative support duties to ensure the front office ran smoothly.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Education And Health Promotion
Radford University
Radford, VA05.2015
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- IEP Knowledge and Writing
- Small Group Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Parent Communication
- Behavior Support/Management
Timeline
Special Education Teacher - Self Contained K-2
Isle Of Wight County Schools
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher - Self-Contained 3-5
Southampton County Public Schools
08.2017 - 07.2023
School Secretary
Southampton County Public Schools
08.2015 - 07.2017
Master of Arts - Teaching Special Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Health Education And Health Promotion
Radford University
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