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Timothy Herring

Chunchula

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Semmes Middle School
08.2021 - Current
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support.
  • 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.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.

Special Education Teacher

Lumberton High School
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.

Special Education Teacher

North Jones Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.

Education

Master of Education - Mild To Moderate Disabilities

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
08-2020

Bachelor of Music - Church Music

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
05-2017

Skills

  • Cognitive and behavioral development
  • Job readiness training
  • IEP and BIP implementation
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Motivating students
  • Assessment administration
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Small group instruction
  • Differentiated instruction

Accomplishments

  • Eagle Scout
  • Alabama 4-H State Ambassador

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Semmes Middle School
08.2021 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Lumberton High School
08.2019 - 05.2021

Special Education Teacher

North Jones Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2019

Master of Education - Mild To Moderate Disabilities

William Carey University

Bachelor of Music - Church Music

William Carey University