Darleen Usher
Dallas
Summary
Special Education Teacher with a positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with IEPs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle-School Interrelated Teacher
Paulding County Schools (McClure Middle School)
08.2007 - Current
- Improved student engagement by tailoring lessons to diverse learning needs.
- Increased student comprehension with differentiated instruction techniques.
- Grade Levels Taught: 6-8
- Subjects Taught: Language Arts (Small Group and Co-Taught), Co-Taught Social Studies
- During the school year of 2019-2020 I taught General Education Social Studies (7th Grade), I was responsible for three Para-Support Classes and one On-Level class
- Responsible for writing IEPs, Progress Reports and IEP meetings
Part Time Interrelated Teacher
Cobb County Schools (Lost Mountain Middle)
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Improved learning outcomes by employing differentiated instruction techniques.
- Taught Small Group Language Arts (6th and 8th Grade)
- Taught a Remedial Literacy Class and a Co-Taught Social Studies class
- Wrote IEPs, Progress Reports and held IEP meetings
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Cobb County Schools (Frey Elementary)
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Adjusted general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught Small Group Language Arts and Math classes
- Responsible for writing IEPs and Progress Reports
- Conducted Parent Conferences as Needed
Learning Disabilities Teacher
Riverside Local Schools (LaMuth Middle School)
08.1999 - 02.2004
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals
- Taught 7th Grade Small Group Language Arts
- Taught 7th Grade Co-Taught Language Arts
- Wrote IEPs, Progress Reports and held parent conferences
Learning Disabilities Tutor
Riverside Local Schools
09.1998 - 06.1999
- Individual and Small Group instruction in Reading, Writing, and Math
- Wrote IEPs, Progress Reports and held Parent Conferences and IEP Meetings
Learning Disabilities Tutor
Buckeye Local Schools (Pierpont Elementary)
08.1994 - 06.1997
- Individual and Small Group Instruction in all subject areas
- Wrote IEPs, Progress Reports and Held IEP Meetings
Substitute Teacher
Ashtabula, Buckeye, and Conneaut City Schools
08.1991 - 06.1994
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Second Grade Teacher
St. Francis Cabrini School (Diocese of Youngstown)
08.1990 - 06.1991
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Taught all subjects (Math, Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music and Physical Education
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH12-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-1990
Skills
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Instructional strategies
- Individualized instruction
- Special education
- IEP implementation
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Middle-School Interrelated Teacher
Paulding County Schools (McClure Middle School)
08.2007 - Current
Part Time Interrelated Teacher
Cobb County Schools (Lost Mountain Middle)
08.2005 - 05.2007
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Cobb County Schools (Frey Elementary)
08.2004 - 05.2005
Learning Disabilities Teacher
Riverside Local Schools (LaMuth Middle School)
08.1999 - 02.2004
Learning Disabilities Tutor
Riverside Local Schools
09.1998 - 06.1999
Learning Disabilities Tutor
Buckeye Local Schools (Pierpont Elementary)
08.1994 - 06.1997
Substitute Teacher
Ashtabula, Buckeye, and Conneaut City Schools
08.1991 - 06.1994
Second Grade Teacher
St. Francis Cabrini School (Diocese of Youngstown)
08.1990 - 06.1991
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Kent State University
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