Yvette Jean
Port St Lucie,FL
Summary
Flexible, dedicated, and caring Special Education professional skilled at addressing each student's unique needs. Customizes approaches based on individual needs and impairments. Focused on helping students build important skills for physical and mental issues impacting academic performance, social integration, and physical capabilities. Capable of collaborating effectively with teams.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Fulton Cnty Schools
Atlanta, GA
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, administrators, and support staff to ensure the success of all students.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Monitored student progress through data collection and analysis.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's educational progress.
- Utilized technology resources to engage and motivate students with disabilities.
- Promoted an inclusive environment by encouraging peer interactions between general education and special education students.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Dekalb Cnty Schools
Stone Mountain, GA
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
Special Education Coordinator
Fulton County Schools and Fulton Ed. Services
Atlanta, GA
03.2007 - 05.2014
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
- Implemented policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals.
- Provided professional development training sessions to faculty members on topics related to special education laws and regulations.
- Served as a liaison between school personnel and outside agencies.
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
- Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff, parents, and administrators on best practices in educating students with disabilities.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies.
Lead Special Education Teacher
Fulton County Schools
Atlanta, GA
08.1997 - 03.2007
- Attended meetings with school personnel, outside agencies, parents and guardians regarding student progress or concerns.
- Provided guidance on accommodations needed for standardized testing.
- Promoted collaboration between school personnel, parents and guardians and outside agencies in order to provide comprehensive support for students with disabilities.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Conducted assessments to identify areas of need for students requiring special education services.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Fulton County Schools
Atlanta, GA
08.1991 - 05.1997
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
Education
Education Specialist - Special Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12-2002
Master of Arts - Special Education - Moderate/Severe/Profound ID
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA08-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education - Orthopedic Impairments
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI04-1991
Skills
- Progress monitoring
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom accommodations
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Small group instruction
- Orthopedic impairments
- Intellectual disability strategies
- Individualized education plan expertise
- Data-driven decision making
Certification
- Georgia Educator Certificate (Certificate #325981) Areas: Sp Ed Adaptive Curriculum (P-12) Consultative; Sp Ed General Curriculum (P-12) Consultative; Sp Ed Physical & Health Disabilities (P-12) Consultative; Sp Ed Language Arts, Math, Reading, Science, Social Science Cognitive Level (P-5)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Fulton Cnty Schools
08.2018 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Dekalb Cnty Schools
08.2014 - 05.2018
Special Education Coordinator
Fulton County Schools and Fulton Ed. Services
03.2007 - 05.2014
Lead Special Education Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.1997 - 03.2007
Special Education Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.1991 - 05.1997
Education Specialist - Special Education
Georgia State University
Master of Arts - Special Education - Moderate/Severe/Profound ID
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education - Orthopedic Impairments
Eastern Michigan University
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