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.
Skills
Conflict resolution techniques
Child development
Differentiated instruction
Group and individual instruction
Classroom management
Lesson Planning
Clerical
Computer skills
Leadership
Self-motivated professional
Planning and Coordination
Analytical skills
Responsible
Supervision
Flexible & Adaptable
Work History
Lead Exceptional Education Teacher, 08/2013 to Current Florida United Methodist Children's Home – Pinetta, FL,
Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
Prepared and distributed quarterly progress reports using state based software, Easy IEP.
Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
Employed Bracken and AEPS assessments to monitor student progress.
Utilized pre-made and self-made assessments to determine student weaknesses and strengths.
Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for over 16 students.
Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
Implemented and designed multi-sensory lessons and activities to develop gross and fine motor skills.
Used Word, Excell, Easy IEP, and Google Documents to maintain proper documentation of student files, portfolios and records.
Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Lead Teacher, 07/2005 to 06/2013 Chick-Fil-A – Reynoldsburg, OH,
Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
Taught student classrooms with varying teaching methods and elevated average GPA.
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Front Counter Team Member, 03/1999 to 08/2001 North River YMCA – City, STATE,
Addressed guest complaints and resolved issues to promote satisfaction.
Processed sales transactions using POS system.
Completed sales transactions, including all accepted forms of payment.
Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment.
Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
Answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.
Education
Ed.D.: Doctorate of Education, Expected in 07/2022 Northcentral University - San Diego, CA GPA:
Dean's List 2019 - Present
Member of National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi.
Member of Student Advisory Council
Master of Science: Exceptional Education, Expected in 05/2011 University of Tennessee At Chattanooga - Chattanooga, TN, GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Psychology, Expected in 05/2002 The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga - Chattanooga, TN GPA:
Associate of Science: Psychology, Expected in 05/1998 Chattanooga State Community College - Chattanooga, TN GPA:
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