Joy Newman
Roopville
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with a strong track record in developing tailored IEPs, enhancing student growth through differentiated instruction, and fostering effective parent communication.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher/ In School Coordinator
Carroll County Schools
Carrollton, GA
08.2007 - Current
- Develop IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Evaluate student progress monitoring regularly to determine concept acquisition and identify areas requiring additional support.
- Provide targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying deficit areas and developing effective intervention plans.
- Coordinated with general education teachers in the co-taught and support settings to ensure the implementation of accommodations required for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Create the master schedule for the school as well as schedules for special education teachers and students.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including general education teachers, speech therapist, diagnostician, and school psychologists to determine and implement educational supports. services.
- Develop IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Provide instruction in Orton Gillingham and SRA Reading and Math.
- Provide a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for students with special needs.
- Serve on the Senior Leadership Team as a special education representative.
Mental Health Professional
Pathways Center
Carrollton, GA
04.1996 - 03.2006
- Developed and implemented therapeutic activity programs for adults with chronic mental illness including: mental illness education, medication education, and daily living skills.
- Documented daily progress as well as monthly reviews of treatment plans.
- Developed rapport with patients through active listening and genuine interest in their progress and recovery journey.
- Participated in conferences with other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress and collaborate on treatment plans moving forward.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA07-2010
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Therapy
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA07-1992
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans/ IEPs
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management/ progress monitoring
- Parent communication
- De-escalation techniques/ Mindset training
- Behavior intervention plans
- Functional behavior assessment
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/ In School Coordinator
Carroll County Schools
08.2007 - Current
Mental Health Professional
Pathways Center
04.1996 - 03.2006
Master of Science - Special Education
University of West Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Therapy
University of West Georgia
ECS Professional of the Year 2025
I was recognized as the Exceptional Children Services Professional of the Year by my peers. This is described as someone who is a professional that has gone above and beyond to support ECS programs and/or ECS Staff. Nominations may include building administrators, ISCs , and ECS Staff, etc.