Versatile and dedicated Self-Contained Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
08.2007 - Current
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.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Lane College
Jackson, TN
05.1983
No Degree - Teacher Licensure Certification
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
05.2009
No Degree - Master of Teaching
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
Skills
Progress Evaluations
Parent Communication
Individual Education Plans IEPs
Classroom Management
Data Management
Instructional Strategies
Lesson Planning
Nonviolent Intervention
Positive Learning Environment
Certification
Special Education Interventionist K-8 Endorsement, - Trevecca-Nazarene University, 2022