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Holly Looney

Lavonia,MI

Summary

Creative and compassionate teacher looking for a new challenge. Versatile and dedicated special educator with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Resource Teacher

Big A Elementary
08.2020 - Current
  • Taught students in Co-teaching and small group Resource environments.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for up to 13 students on caseload
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.

Teacher

Mundy Mill Academy
10.2017 - 05.2020
  • EIP/ESOL- Push-in support teacher for grades 1-5 (reading/math)
  • Homeroom teacher, 1st grade/2nd with push-in ESOL support

Student Teacher, Second Grade

Flowery Branch Elementary
08.2016 - 12.2016
  • Observed and worked with Lori Walker as the Homeroom teacher
  • Observed and worked with Melania Teffs as the Intervention teacher

Special Education Paraprofessional

Flowery Branch Elementary
08.2016 - 12.2016
  • Provided students with supportive instruction in Reading, Writing, Math
  • Assisted students with Occupational therapy and/or sensory needs

Student Teacher Intern, Third Grade

McEver Arts Academy
06.2016 - 07.2016
  • Summer school instruction with Marla Lear.

Student Teacher Intern, Second Grade

Sugar Hill Elementary
01.2016 - 05.2016
  • Observed and worked along side Talia Gray.

Student Teacher Intern, Kindergarten

Sugar Hill Elementary
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Observed and worked along side Melissa Peeples.

Student Teacher Intern, Fourth Grade

Centennial Arts Academy
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Observed and worked along side Katerine Propes.

Student Teacher Intern, First Grade

Jefferson Elementary School
08.2014 - 12.2014
  • Observed and worked along side Katrina Norris.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA
08-2023

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education P-5

University of North Georgia
Gainesville, GA
12-2016

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education P-5

University of North Georgia
Gainesville, GA
11-2012

Associate of Arts - History

Gainesville State College
Oakwood, GA
07.2011

High School Diploma -

Stephens County High School
Toccoa, GA
05.2006

Skills

  • IEP and BIP implementation
  • Mindset Trained in de-escalation techniques
  • Relationship building
  • Parent communications
  • Progress monitoring

Personal Information

Title: Elementary Teacher P-5

Timeline

Special Education Resource Teacher

Big A Elementary
08.2020 - Current

Teacher

Mundy Mill Academy
10.2017 - 05.2020

Student Teacher, Second Grade

Flowery Branch Elementary
08.2016 - 12.2016

Special Education Paraprofessional

Flowery Branch Elementary
08.2016 - 12.2016

Student Teacher Intern, Third Grade

McEver Arts Academy
06.2016 - 07.2016

Student Teacher Intern, Second Grade

Sugar Hill Elementary
01.2016 - 05.2016

Student Teacher Intern, Kindergarten

Sugar Hill Elementary
08.2015 - 12.2015

Student Teacher Intern, Fourth Grade

Centennial Arts Academy
01.2015 - 05.2015

Student Teacher Intern, First Grade

Jefferson Elementary School
08.2014 - 12.2014

Master of Arts - Special Education

Georgia College And State University

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education P-5

University of North Georgia

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education P-5

University of North Georgia

Associate of Arts - History

Gainesville State College

High School Diploma -

Stephens County High School
Holly Looney