William Freeman
Okatie,SC
Summary
Seasoned Exceptional Ed Teacher with a proven track record from Florence School District One, Darlington County School District, and Chesterfield School District adept in student assessment analysis and fostering academic teamwork. Excelled in creating inclusive environments that champion differentiated instruction and learning evaluation strategies, significantly enhancing student academic and social development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Exceptional Ed Teacher
Florence School District One
Florence, South Carolina
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents on a regular basis.
- Defined and communicated rules and enforced through approved disciplinary methods.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
Exceptional Ed Teacher
Darlington County School District - Hartsville
Hartsville, SC
08.1999 - 06.2013
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and observations.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Worked closely with general education teachers to modify curriculum for special education students.
- Utilized various teaching strategies such as differentiated instruction, cooperative learning, and hands-on activities when teaching content material.
- Consulted with speech therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, counselors, and other specialists on matters relating to student care.
- Provided guidance counseling services such as career exploration or social skills training.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with behavioral issues.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and address any concerns.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Maintained accurate records of student data including assessment results, attendance records, and grades.
Exceptional Ed Teacher
Chesterfield County School District
Chesterfield, South Carolina
01.1998 - 05.1999
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Education
Master of Arts - In Teaching Learning Disabilities
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC12-1997
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC12-1989
High School Diploma -
Hartsville High School
Hartsville, SC05-1974
Skills
- Student Assessment Analysis
- Academic Teamwork
- Structured Lesson Execution
- Learning Evaluation Strategies
- Differentiated instruction
Affiliations
- Along with teaching, I coached baseball, football, and boys' and girls' cross country
- I began working in radio broadcasting in 1978 at WHSC Radio in Hartsville, SC, as a disc jockey, Music Director, Program Director, and Sports Broadcaster. After leaving the broadcast industry full-time to pursue a teaching career, I continued to announce the HArtsville High School football games for several different stations until my retirement from that part-time job at the end of the 2022 football season, a career that covered a span of 44 years
Timeline
Exceptional Ed Teacher
Florence School District One
08.2013 - 06.2017
Exceptional Ed Teacher
Darlington County School District - Hartsville
08.1999 - 06.2013
Exceptional Ed Teacher
Chesterfield County School District
01.1998 - 05.1999
Master of Arts - In Teaching Learning Disabilities
Francis Marion University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Francis Marion University
High School Diploma -
Hartsville High School
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