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Gabrielle Lane

Port Wentworth

Summary

Resilient 10th-year educator with a strong background in Special Education and proven success in teacher development, compliance, and instructional leadership. Experienced in training and mentoring educators in IEP development and implementation, fostering collaboration with school teams, and driving student-centered outcomes. Recognized for building strong relationships with staff, families, and district leaders while ensuring compliance with IDEA and FAPE requirements.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

District Staffing Specialist

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
08.2024 - Current

- Conduct weekly site visits to mentor and support Special Education teachers, strengthening confidence and competence in IEP development and implementation.
- Provide direct support, training, and guidance in facilitating IEP meetings, meeting district deadlines, and fulfilling compliance responsibilities.
- Ensure 100% compliance with district and state requirements by developing and completing initial eligibility evaluations and assisting with re-evaluation reports (SDD, RNP, and related documentation).
- Designed and facilitated professional development sessions on compliance, IEP implementation, and evidence-based instructional strategies.
- Partner with principals, teachers, and district leaders to align special education services with schoolwide goals.

- Supported schools in managing challenging behaviors by collaborating with behavior specialists to develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).

Special Education Teacher

Savannah Chatham County Board of Education
01.2015 - 05.2019
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from the Math and ELA departments.
  • Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior as the PBIS Coordinator
  • Hospital Homebound Coordinator
  • Special education department chair (ECST) for 7 years
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Participated in schoolwide leadership team to develop and maintain School Improvement/Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Armstrong State University
12.2014

Master of Science - Special Education

Georgia Southern University
05.2019

Skills

  • Student Progress reporting
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Classroom Management
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Student data organization
  • Community engagement strategies
  • Teacher Mentor
  • IEP Development
  • Positive Behavior Supports
  • Cultivating Collaborative Relationships
  • Fostering a positive learning environment

Accomplishments

Special Education Teacher of the Year 2020

Teacher of the Year Nominee


Certification

Georgia Professional Certification: Special Education General Curriculum (P-12)

Passed Leadership GACE

Timeline

District Staffing Specialist

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
08.2024 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Savannah Chatham County Board of Education
01.2015 - 05.2019

Master of Science - Special Education

Georgia Southern University

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Armstrong State University
Gabrielle Lane