Joycelyn Mack
Stonecrest,GA
Summary
Experienced Special Education Educator with certification in teaching students with autism and other intellectual disabilities. Proficient in implementing differentiated instruction and interventions to accommodate diverse learning styles and individual needs, promoting student progress. Skilled in behavior management techniques and maintaining open communication with students and parents. Offers professional development to special education teachers and administrators, in providing guidance in effective classroom instruction, ongoing assessments, and efficient classroom management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Autism Teacher
Atlanta Public School System
Atlanta, GA
08.2024 - Current
- Implements behavior management techniques to maintain a structured and calm classroom atmosphere conducive to learning for students with autism.
- Utilizes various forms of assistive technology to enhance communication abilities for nonverbal or minimally verbal students in the classroom environment.
- Collaborates with the specials teacher's in sharing best practices and offering guidance on working effectively with students with autism in their classrooms in order to create an inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Leads Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and collaborates with parents, other educators, and service providers to develop and implement IEPs for students in order to provide comprehensive support for each student''s needs inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Provides ongoing feedback to parents regarding their child''s progress, collaborating on strategies for success both at school and at home.
Special Education Instructional Specialist
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Suwanee
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Designed and delivered professional learning for the special education program by modeling and facilitating instruction with special education teachers in the adapted curriculum.
- Demonstrated content knowledge and professional growth through professional development and conferences and used this knowledge to help teachers increase student achievement and student access.
- Supported local schools in the district by providing instructional and behavioral assistance to special education teachers and administrators.
- Modeled and supported special education instructional staff in implementing standards-based instruction in the adapted curriculum and using evidence-based interventions to increase student achievement.
- Assisted special education staff in improving classroom management through the implementation of evidence-based practices and behavioral support.
MOID Teacher
DeKalb County School District
Stone Mountain
07.2017 - 05.2023
- Led Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and collaborated with parents, other educators, and service providers to develop and implement IEPs for students.
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans, using applied behavior analysis principles and techniques to prevent, shape, and manage challenging behavior, and replaced with functional and appropriate behaviors.
- Differentiated instruction to help all students access and make progress in the adapted curriculum.
- Coordinated scheduling of paraprofessionals to maintain classroom management and routines and to ensure the quality curriculum delivery for students with disabilities.
- Enhanced students’ communication skills by using various communication systems (iPads, eye gaze, low-tech devices, etc.).
Education
Master of Science - Education (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
University of Kansas
08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Education (Adapted Curriculum)
University of Georgia
05.2017
Skills
- Adaptability
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Effective Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Strong Collaborator
- Great Communication Skills
- Effective Classroom Management
- Collaborative teamwork
Timeline
Special Education Autism Teacher
Atlanta Public School System
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Instructional Specialist
Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2023 - 06.2024
MOID Teacher
DeKalb County School District
07.2017 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Education (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science - Education (Adapted Curriculum)
University of Georgia
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