Energetic teaching professional with 16 years experience, enhancing student success in language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and social skills. Able to develop tailored lesson plans to address the unique needs of each student. Expertise in employing innovative teaching methods to elevate learning experiences. Strong classroom management skills and effective communication techniques to ensure a positive and engaging educational environment.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Self-contained AU classroom
Alpharetta Elementary School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Implement Lesson Plans based on the Georgia Standards of Excellence and individual student’s goals and objectives.
Develop Individual Education Plans (IEP), Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), and Behavior Intervention Plans (FBA) specialized for each student.
Produce progress reports and report cards quarterly.
Use Teach Town curriculum for students’ learning.
Received Teacher of the Month for student progress on Teach Town online education program.
Special Education Teacher GNETS
New Prospect Elementary School
08.2014 - 05.2024
Develop and implement interactive lesson plans based on the Georgia Standards specially designed to meet each student’s requirements to succeed.
Differentiate lessons based on each student’s individual abilities.
Create lessons for each student based on the “Teach Town” curriculum adapted by Fulton County Schools.
Create Individual Educational Plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development to meet each student’s needs.
Perform a Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA) on students to determine the purpose of a student’s problem behaviors.
Help establish Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) based on the findings from the Functional Behavior Analysis to manage and shape student problem behaviors.
Collect behavioral and academic data, daily on goals and objectives.
Generate quarterly progress reports and report cards.
Special Education Teacher GNETS
Fitzhugh Lee Academy
08.2010 - 07.2014
Identify, implement and record data on academic and behavioral goals tailored to the student’s individual needs and abilities.
Conduct small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning styles.
Write Individual Educational Plans (IEP) to meet each student’s needs.
Coordinate and lead IEP meetings with parents, general education teacher, Local Education Agency (LEA) Representative, speech teacher and occupational therapist.
Use the Georgia Standards to develop weekly lesson plans.
Create and enforce Individual Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
Complete Georgia Alternate Assessments (GAA) for each of my students at various grade levels.
Generate quarterly report cards and progress reports.
Specialized Tutor for Students on the Autism Spectrum
Special Need Tutor
05.2013 - Current
Implement personalized programs based on the individual’s needs.
Work with student’s current IEP goals and objectives to individualize programs.
Communicate with students’ teachers and parents to develop tutoring sessions to promote greater understanding and success in their classrooms.
Supply assessments to parents on child’s progress.
Paraprofessional GNETS
Fitzhugh Lee Academy
03.2009 - 05.2010
Implement each student’s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
Record accurate data for academic and behavior goals tailored to each student.
Support classroom teacher to enforce classroom rules and procedures.
Teacher’s Aid
Central Elementary School
05.2003 - 10.2008
Assist teacher in pre-school handicap program.
Use Applied Behavior Analysis, Verbal Behavior and Discrete Trial learning techniques.
Record accurate data and chart the child’s progress.
Teach functional communication skills to verbal and non-verbal students.
Manage problem behaviors in the classroom.
Product Development Manager
Maidenform
08.1982 - 04.1990
Supervise the activities of Product Development Staff.
Assist in the quality control of finished goods and raw materials.
Initiate the development of design and marketing plans.
Control and coordinate the design, development, production and distribution of more than 2000 garments to be used as salesmen samples.
Meet with clients (Sears, K-Mart...) to develop lingerie lines tailored to their needs for their clientele.
Education
Bachelor of Science Double Major - Home Family and Consumer Sciences, Fashion Design
University of Delaware
Newark, DE
05.1982
Student Teacher - undefined
HB DuPont Middle School
Hockessin, DE
04.1982
Skills
Retired from Alpharetta Elementary School self-contained classroom in May 2025
Specialized in behavioral, communication, socialization, sensory integration and self-help skills for each child’s individual needs and concerns
Proficient in facilitating functional life and social skills development in students
Provide daily communication correspondence with parents
Create a safe and positive learning environment
Group and individual instruction
Creativity in teaching
Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Self-contained AU classroom
Alpharetta Elementary School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Special Education Teacher GNETS
New Prospect Elementary School
08.2014 - 05.2024
Specialized Tutor for Students on the Autism Spectrum
Special Need Tutor
05.2013 - Current
Special Education Teacher GNETS
Fitzhugh Lee Academy
08.2010 - 07.2014
Paraprofessional GNETS
Fitzhugh Lee Academy
03.2009 - 05.2010
Teacher’s Aid
Central Elementary School
05.2003 - 10.2008
Product Development Manager
Maidenform
08.1982 - 04.1990
Student Teacher - undefined
HB DuPont Middle School
Bachelor of Science Double Major - Home Family and Consumer Sciences, Fashion Design