Angela O'Conner
Vidalia
Summary
Compassionate special education teacher with 8 years of experience teaching mentally disabled students in small group resource classroom. Employs variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet needs of all students. Enforces classroom rules to encourage positive behavior.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - SPED and Science
Coastal Plains High School
Vidalia
08.2018 - Current
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Special Education Teacher 9-12
Toombs County Board Of Education
LYONS
08.2005 - 05.2025
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
Science Teacher 9-12
Appling County Board Of Education
Baxley
08.1995 - 05.2005
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Used differentiated instructional techniques to promote content relevance.
- Conducted hands-on experiments to enhance students' understanding of scientific concepts.
Education
Education Specialist - Curriculum, Instruction, Management, Administratio
NOVA Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale FL05-2003
Master of Science Education - Science Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05-1998
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA05-1993
Associate of Arts - General
Brewton Parker College
Mt. Vernon, GA05-1985
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavioral intervention strategies
- Curriculum adaptation
- Assessment techniques
- Sensory integration activities
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
Timeline
Teacher - SPED and Science
Coastal Plains High School
08.2018 - Current
Special Education Teacher 9-12
Toombs County Board Of Education
08.2005 - 05.2025
Science Teacher 9-12
Appling County Board Of Education
08.1995 - 05.2005
Education Specialist - Curriculum, Instruction, Management, Administratio
NOVA Southeastern University
Master of Science Education - Science Education
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia College And State University
Associate of Arts - General
Brewton Parker College
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