Calista Rice
Atlanta
Summary
Dedicated Special Education professional with 8 years of well-rounded experience in P12 instruction, intervention, and compliance. Experienced in implementing evidence-based practices, leading special education teams, and supporting students with mild to moderate disabilities across academic, behavioral, and social-emotional domains. Background includes international education, ESOL program support, and F1 visa processing for adult learners. Currently serving as Interrelated Teacher and Special Education Department Lead for Fulton County Schools.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Interrelated Teacher/SEC Department Lead
Seaborn Lee Elementary, Fulton County School
College Park, GA
07.2024 - Current
- Lead SPED compliance, scheduling, instructional support, and team collaboration across the department.
- Provide direct instruction in reading and math using multisensory interventions.
- Develop, monitor, and implement IEPs aligned to district and state expectations.
- Engage parents in the educational process through regular communication and feedback sessions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance educational strategies and interventions.
- Support behavioral regulations using positive reinforcement and evidence-based strategies.
- Implementing effective classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly learning environment conducive to academic growth.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Co-Teacher
Cliftondale Elementary, Fulton County School
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered targeted instruction to students with intellectual, emotional, and learning disabilities.
- Implemented differentiated lessons across multi-grade small groups.
- Collaborated with teachers to deliver accommodation and modifications.
Assistant School Director
Talk English Schools, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Supported ESOL learners through academic advising, onboarding, and instructional program management.
- Processed F1 visa documentation and maintained SEVP compliance.
- Contributed to successful ACCET accreditation renewal and increased enrollment through program expansion.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media Arts
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GAMaster of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication
Brenau University
Gainesville, Georgia, GA12-2026
Skills
- Special Education Instruction (K-5)
- Individual Education Plans (IEP) Compliance and Development
- Behavior Intervention and Support
- Small Group Reading and Math Intervention
- Data Driven Instruction and Progress Monitoring
- Co-Teaching and Collaboration
- Relationship building
- Data management
- Assessment administration
- Family and Community Communication
- Autism spectrum support
- Collaborative learning
Timeline
Interrelated Teacher/SEC Department Lead
Seaborn Lee Elementary, Fulton County School
07.2024 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Co-Teacher
Cliftondale Elementary, Fulton County School
01.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant School Director
Talk English Schools, Atlanta, GA
01.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media Arts
Clark Atlanta University
Master of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication
Brenau University