VICTORIA PEARSON
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Special Education Teacher with a proven track record in developing individualized education plans and implementing targeted interventions. Adept at facilitating small group instruction and collaborating with educators and parents to support student learning and engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Chesterfield, Virginia
08.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to support student learning.
- Implemented classroom strategies to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Assessed student progress using various evaluation tools and methods.
- Facilitated communication between students, families, and support staff.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
General Education Instructional Assistant
Chesterfield County Public School District
Chesterfield, VA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
- Distributed classroom materials, pencils, paper and art materials.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Steilacoom Historical School District
DuPont, WA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Instructed students with varying abilities and needs in alignment with IEP objectives while delivering personalized and small group lessons.
- Aided disabled students in using restroom facilities.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
Instructional Assistant
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax County , VA
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 06.2023 - 05.2025
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2012
Skills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Collaboration with teachers
- Small group support
- Progress monitoring
- Reading instruction
- Data collection
- IEP compliance
- Relationship building skills
- IEP implementation
- Literacy intervention
- IEP goals
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
06.2023 - 05.2025
General Education Instructional Assistant
Chesterfield County Public School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Steilacoom Historical School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
Instructional Assistant
Fairfax County Public Schools
09.2017 - 06.2019
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
American Public University System
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Liberty University