Wilma Strapp
Austell,GA
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. Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. Organized Special Education Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Georgia and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Clayton County Schools
09.2021 - Current
- Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Prepared classrooms for class activities and provided variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use throughout day.
- Promoted collaboration among peers by designing group projects that encouraged teamwork, compromise, and shared responsibility for academic success.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Behavior Specialist
Behavior Change Artist
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Improved student behavior by implementing individualized behavior support plans and strategies.
- Reduced classroom disruptions through careful observation and analysis of student behaviors, leading to tailored interventions.
- Enhanced teacher-student relationships by providing guidance on effective communication and rapport-building techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive, effective treatment plans for students with behavioral challenges.
Special Education Teacher
Cobb County School System
08.2006 - 08.2008
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
Education
Master of Science - Education Special Education
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FLBachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethune - Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FLSkills
- Literacy Intervention
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Trained in CPI
- Behavior Modifications
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Parent Communication
- Small Group Instruction
- Assistive Technology
- Special Education
- Differentiated Instruction
- Inclusion Strategies
- Co-teaching Experience
Certification
- BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (6-12) 7/1/24 TO 06/30/29
- SP ED GENERAL CURR. (P-12) 7/1/24 TO 6/30/29
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Clayton County Schools
09.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2019 - 08.2021
Behavior Specialist
Behavior Change Artist
07.2013 - 06.2015
Special Education Teacher
Cobb County School System
08.2006 - 08.2008
Master of Science - Education Special Education
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethune - Cookman University
- BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (6-12) 7/1/24 TO 06/30/29
- SP ED GENERAL CURR. (P-12) 7/1/24 TO 6/30/29
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