Terrance O'Neal
Dublin,GA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Resource Teacher with expertise in individualized education plans and behavioral intervention strategies. Proven ability to promote positive learning environments and enhance student engagement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Dublin City Schools
Dublin, Georgia
07.2019 - Current
- Develop individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Provide one-on-one support to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Conduct assessments to evaluate student progress and learning gaps.
- Facilitated communication among parents, teachers, and support staff to ensure coordinated support for students.
- Implement behavioral intervention strategies to promote positive classroom behavior.
- Applied positive reinforcement techniques to encourage student participation in class.
- Conducted regular meetings with parents to discuss student progress and tailored support services.
- Provided daily instruction to small groups of students in resource setting, targeting individualized learning objectives.
Paraprofessional
Heartland Academy
Dublin, Georgia
02.2015 - 05.2019
- Assisted students with special needs during daily activities and learning tasks.
- Provided individualized support to enhance learning experiences for students, fostering academic growth.
- Assisted in implementing tailored behavior management strategies for students, promoting positive classroom dynamics.
- Monitored student progress and reported behavioral observations to teaching staff.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Supported teachers in classroom management and lesson implementation.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12-2016
Skills
- IEP development
- IEP participation
- Student assessment
- Special needs support
- Behavioral strategies
- Classroom management
- Lesson implementation
- Differentiated teaching
- Reinforcement techniques
- Co-teaching models
- Parent communication
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Resource organization
- Effective communication
Certification
- Georgia Educator Certificate Special Education General Curriculum P-12 2025
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Dublin City Schools
07.2019 - Current
Paraprofessional
Heartland Academy
02.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Georgia Southern University