Patricia Johnson
Statesboro,GA
Summary
Experienced Self Contained Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Bulloch County Schools, specializing in autism spectrum disorders and IEP implementation. Excelled in creating inclusive environments, fostering student growth, and enhancing classroom engagement through effective parent communication and motivational strategies. Demonstrated expertise in managing diverse learning needs with a focus on functional skills training and positive reinforcement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Contained Special Education Teacher
Bulloch County Schools
08.2016 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Partnered with multiple related service providers (ex. Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Adapted PE) to ensure an all encompassing curriculum to meet the needs of each student both academically and developmentally.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Self Contained Special Education
Coweta County School System
08.2012 - 05.2016
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL05-2009
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05-2003
Skills
- Autism spectrum disorders
- IEP implementation
- Functional skills training
- Transition planning
- Positive reinforcement
- Data collection
- Classroom organization
- Motivating students
- Conflict resolution techniques
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Parent communication
- Paraprofessional oversight
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Special Education and General Education teachers from the state of Georgia in the development of updated Georgia Alternate Assessment.
Timeline
Self Contained Special Education Teacher
Bulloch County Schools
08.2016 - Current
Self Contained Special Education
Coweta County School System
08.2012 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Teaching
Jacksonville University
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Georgia Southern University
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