Miranda Jones
Chatsworth
Summary
Skilled Autism Teacher from Whitfield County Schools, adept in fostering student engagement and emotional regulation. Leveraged collaborative teamwork and functional communication training to enhance social skills and academic success. Excelled in creating supportive environments, achieving significant progress in student-centered achievements without relying on numerical data.
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Positive, empathetic, and dedicated to fostering supportive learning environment. Deep understanding of educational strategies and behavior management techniques, combined with proficiency in individualized education plans and sensory integration methods. Committed to making meaningful impact on students' growth and development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Autism Teacher
Whitfield County Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by building relationship with students, taking sensory breaks, and consistently assisting students request their needs and wants both verbally and following non-verbal cues.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as hands-on activities and interactive group activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Aligned curriculum goals with state standards while adapting materials specifically for an autism-focused classroom setting that emphasized social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, using it to inform instruction and track progress over time.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a structured and calm classroom atmosphere conducive to learning for students with autism spectrum disorders.
- Developed strong relationships with students by understanding their individual interests and creating engaging lesson plans that catered to those interests while still meeting academic objectives.
- Coordinated efforts with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists in order to provide comprehensive support for each student''s needs inside and outside the classroom setting.
Autism Paraprofessional
Whitfield County Schools
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Established clear expectations for behavior using consistent reinforcement strategies that fostered independence among autistic learners.
- Assisted in implementing social skills programs that improved peer relationships and collaboration among students with autism.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices related to supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
- Closely monitored student progress, making timely adjustments to instructional approaches based on data-driven assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Online05-2019
Skills
- Emotional regulation support
- Collaborative teamwork
- Functional communication training
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Play-based learning
- Social skills development
- Visual supports
- Data collection
- Nonverbal communication
- Picture exchange communication system
- Augmentative communication
- Individual education plans ieps
In 2022 I was awarded the Autism Teacher of the Year through the North Georgia Autism Conference
In February of 2022, I was awarded the Autism Teacher of the Year through the North Georgia Autism Conference. I had a parent to nominate me and out of all the nominations I won. I still become emotional when thinking about this. The fact that a parent nominated and said such nice things about me and my work just made my soul glow.
Timeline
Autism Teacher
Whitfield County Schools
08.2019 - Current
Autism Paraprofessional
Whitfield County Schools
08.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
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