Windy Armona
Macon,GA
Summary
Key Qualifications Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning. Incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction. Develop and conduct social skills curriculum for daily group lessons. Implement technological approaches to subject material. Research multiple educational resources on the Internet. Assist with information retrieval. Written and awarded grant money for program projects. Write and implement student IEP’s, assess, monitor, evaluate, and report on goal based interventions. Proactive and caring worker with over 20 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. 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.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Therapist; Elam Burke, TWES, and JCHS
Elam Alexander Academy GNETS, Bibb County School District
01.2018 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Middle School, GNETS Educational Therapist
Oak Tree GNETS, Dougherty County School System
01.2000 - 01.2018
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
- Collaborated with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic and behavioral success.
Mental Health Child and Adolescent Counselor
Behavioral Health Services
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
DFCS, PEACH, Benefits, and Protective Services
Department Of Family And Children Services
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.
- Designed and developed programs and projects for dissemination to personnel.
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations.
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Monitored case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and provided appropriate referrals.
- Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.
- Documented progress in treatment plans, educational, and recreational activities and maintained updated case records.
- Assessed and evaluated clients' needs, determined eligibility for services, and developed individualized plans.
Education
Doctorate of Education - Educational Leadership
Argosy University, Sarasota, FL
Sarasota, FL12.2008
Master of Science, Education -
Georgia Southwestern University
Americus, GA03.2000
Bachelor of Science, Education - Educational Psychology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA12.1994
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individual and Family Support
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Intervention Planning
- Progress Assessment
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Mental Health Referrals
- Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
- Behavior Modification
- Documenting Progress
- Problem Resolution
- Conflict Management Education
Certification
- Georgia Educator Certificate 31039 - 6/30/2025
Timeline
Educational Therapist; Elam Burke, TWES, and JCHS
Elam Alexander Academy GNETS, Bibb County School District
01.2018 - Current
Middle School, GNETS Educational Therapist
Oak Tree GNETS, Dougherty County School System
01.2000 - 01.2018
Mental Health Child and Adolescent Counselor
Behavioral Health Services
01.1997 - 01.1999
DFCS, PEACH, Benefits, and Protective Services
Department Of Family And Children Services
01.1995 - 01.1997
Doctorate of Education - Educational Leadership
Argosy University, Sarasota, FL
Master of Science, Education -
Georgia Southwestern University
Bachelor of Science, Education - Educational Psychology
University of Georgia
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