Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Cobb County School District, South Cobb High Schoo
Austell, GA
08.2019 - Current
Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities to ensure their academic success.
Conducted assessments, such as psycho-educational evaluations, functional behavior assessments, and progress monitoring in order to determine the best educational program for each student.
Collaborated with school personnel, parents and guardians, outside agencies, and other professionals to develop effective strategies for addressing individual student needs.
Created lesson plans that were tailored to meet the unique learning styles of each student while also following state curriculum guidelines.
Provided direct instruction to students in a variety of settings including small group instruction, one-on-one tutoring, and whole class instruction.
Monitored student progress on an ongoing basis by assessing academic performance and administering standardized tests.
Engaged in professional development activities to stay current on new teaching methods and special education laws and regulations.
Greeted candidates upon arrival and provided an overview of the interview process.
Reviewed resumes, applications, and other pertinent documents prior to interviews.
Reviewed system requirements documents to ensure accuracy of testing conditions.
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Douglas County- Head Start
Douglasville, Georgia
07.2017 - 07.2019
Monitored student progress on an ongoing basis by assessing academic performance and administering standardized tests.
Encouraged positive behaviors through the implementation of classroom management techniques such as positive reinforcement systems and behavior modification plans.
Assisted students in developing social skills needed for successful interactions within the school community as well as within their homes and communities.
Facilitated communication between home and school by providing meaningful feedback regarding student performance and progress at parent-teacher conferences or via phone calls or emails.
Education
Specialist - Instructional Technology
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
05-2023
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
04-2015
Skills
IEP implementation
Parent-teacher collaboration
Cultural Sensitivity
Data Collection
Student Advocacy
Instructional Strategies
Curriculum Adjustments
Differentiated Instruction
Team Collaboration
Technology integrated instruction
Timeline
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Cobb County School District, South Cobb High Schoo
08.2019 - Current
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Douglas County- Head Start
07.2017 - 07.2019
Specialist - Instructional Technology
University of West Georgia
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
University of West Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of West Georgia
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