Veronica Sims
Special Education Teacher
Yadkinville,NC
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Yadkin County Schools
Yadkinville, United States
08.2021 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- 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.
Special Education Teacher
Wilkes County Schools
North Wilkesboro, NC
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Yadkin County Schools
Yadkinville, United States
03.2006 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Administered tests to class and graded papers.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 06.2021 - Current
M.Ed: Curr & Inst-Histry - History
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 08.2019 - 03.2021
Master of Arts - Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 08.2017 - 05.2018
No Degree - Associate of Arts
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC 05.2001 -
Skills
Elementary education
undefinedTimeline
Special Education Teacher
Yadkin County Schools
08.2021 - Current
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
06.2021 - Current
M.Ed: Curr & Inst-Histry - History
Liberty University
08.2019 - 03.2021
Special Education Teacher
Wilkes County Schools
08.2018 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Special Education
Liberty University
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Liberty University
08.2017 - 05.2018
Special Education Paraprofessional
Yadkin County Schools
03.2006 - 08.2018
No Degree - Associate of Arts
Surry Community College
05.2001 -
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