Teruko Garnett
Waldorf
Summary
Special Education Teacher with 25+ years of experience in developing tailored education plans and managing student behavior. Expertise in creating inclusive learning environments and boosting student engagement. Skilled in collaborating with parents and staff to track progress and adjust curriculum for diverse learners.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Two Rivers Public Charter School
Washington
08.2009 - Current
- Developed customized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom environment.
- Facilitated small group instruction, improving overall learning outcomes.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student abilities and specific requirements.
- Organized inclusive activities that fostered teamwork and engagement.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to monitor and support student progress.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and IEP goal progress.
- Adapted curriculum materials to address individualized student needs.
Teacher
PG County Public Schools
Temple Hills, Maryland
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Teacher
DC Public Schools
Washington, DC, Washington, DC
08.1998 - 06.2007
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Education
Master of Arts -
Strayer University
Millersville, MD05-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Shaw University
Raleigh, NC 08.1991 - 05.1996
Skills
- Customized education plans
- Behavior management
- Student assessments
- Inclusive activities
- Curriculum adaptation
- Special education laws
- Collaboration techniques
- Classroom environment
- Individualized instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Adaptive teaching
- Time management
- IEP implementation
- Collaborative teamwork
- Student records management
- Behavior modification
- Differentiated instruction
- Visual supports
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Relationship building
- Data collection
- Small group instruction
- Instructional strategies
- Data management
- Student support
- Mathematics intervention
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Two Rivers Public Charter School
08.2009 - Current
Teacher
PG County Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2009
Teacher
DC Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Shaw University
08.1991 - 05.1996
Master of Arts -
Strayer University