Brenda Dix
Ocilla
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with 20 years of experience in fostering team collaboration and parent communication. Expertise in developing IEPs and facilitating individualized and group instruction, ensuring students' unique needs are met and promoting their academic growth and success. Versatile and Empathetic Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students and their parents and/or guardians. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of all students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Indian Creek Elementary School
Douglas, GA
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
- Streamlined communication between parents, teachers, and administration to enhance support systems.
- Collaborated with parents and other educators to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
- Held parent/teacher conferences with parents and/or guardians
- Encouraged parent and guardian involvement in educational process, enhancing home-school connection and supporting student achievement.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Special Education Teacher
Ben Hill Middle School
Fitzgerald, GA
07.2007 - 07.2017
- Advocated for students' rights and services within the school community and beyond.
- Streamlined communication between parents, teachers, and administration to enhance support systems.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Encouraged parent and guardian involvement in educational process, enhancing home-school connection and supporting student achievement.
Special Education Teacher
Indian Creek Elementary School
Douglas, GA
07.2000 - 07.2007
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) for diverse student needs.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Designed engaging lesson plans that incorporate assistive technology and adaptive tools.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, using data analysis tools to inform ongoing instructional planning and decision making.
- Supported inclusion efforts by differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students with special needs.
- Increased parent involvement in the learning process by maintaining open communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Specialist - Education
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA07-2009
Master of Science - Education
Troy University
Troy, AL12-2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA05-2000
Associate of Science - Education
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA05-1990
Skills
- Parent communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Motivating students
- Relationship building
- Co-teaching experience
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Indian Creek Elementary School
07.2017 - 07.2020
Special Education Teacher
Ben Hill Middle School
07.2007 - 07.2017
Special Education Teacher
Indian Creek Elementary School
07.2000 - 07.2007
Specialist - Education
Georgia Southwestern State University
Master of Science - Education
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Georgia Southwestern State University
Associate of Science - Education
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College