High School Special Education

Curriculum Vitae

Nichole Vernon, M.Ed.

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Antioch, TN 37013

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Contact number: 615-***-****

Education

Lander University, Greenwood, SC

Bachelor of Science in Psychology with Counseling Emphasis

May 2002

Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN

Masters of Education in Special Education with Teacher Certification

May 2005

Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN

Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology with concentration in School Psychology

Expected 2013

Work experience

K12

(2011- Present) Tennessee Virtual Academy

7th & 8th grade Exceptional Education Teacher

Teaching online modified academics and providing enrichment services to students with

specific learning disabilities and other health impairments in grades 7th & 8th through

virtual academy.

School Psychology Internship Counseling & Learning Center, Franklin, TN

(2012-Present) Supervised by a licensed psychologist in conducting and scoring

assessments, writing psychological reports, and participating in Individualized Education

Program meetings at local schools.

School Psychology Practicum in Rutherford County Schools

(2011-2012) Smyrna High School, Smyrna, TN

Observed and assisted school psychologist with conducting and scoring assessments,

writing psychological reports, and participating in Individualized Education Program

meetings.

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools:

(2009-2011) John Overton High School, Nashville, TN

Exceptional Education /Resource Teacher

Teaching modified academics and providing enrichment services to students with specific

learning disabilities and other health impairments in the foundation areas of various

levels mathematics in the high school setting

(2008-2009) Cole Elementary School, Nashville, TN

Special Education/Resource Teacher

Teaching modified academics and providing enrichment services to students with specific

learning disabilities and other health impairments in grades K-4

(2005-2008) McGavock Elementary School, Nashville, TN

Special Education/Life Skills Teacher

Teaching life skills, modified academics, and behavior to students from ages 5-10, grades

K-4

(2006-2008) A to Z Tutoring, Nashville, TN

In-Home Tutor

Tutoring students in grades K-12 in Math, Reading, Composition, and Spelling within in

their home setting

Cheatham County Public Schools

(2004-2005) Ashland City Elementary School, Ashland City, TN

Special Education Life Skills Teacher

Teaching life skills, modified academics, and behavior to students from ages 5-10, grades

K-4

Cumberland Heights

(2002-2004) Cumberland Heights, Nashville, TN

Intake Counselor

Counseling patients that suffer from alcohol and drug addictions. Admitting patients in

appropriate substance abuse/chemical dependency treatment programs.

Youth Villages

(2002-2002) Youth Villages: Deer Valley Residential Behavioral Health Treatment

Facility, Linden, TN Teacher/Counselor

Work with youths that have severe emotional and behavioral problems; teaching Life

Skills.

Lander University/ Undergraduate program

(2001-2002) Lander University, Greenwood, SC

Grant Assistant Researched and collected data, completed computer programs

Additional skills

Learns quickly and works responsibly with minimal supervision required

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Computerized IEP

Attended Life Skills training sessions and Vanderbilt TRIAD training.

Leisure activities

Volunteering:

(2009-2010) Oasis Bridge Ministries, Nashville, TN

Worked with various members to feed and offer supplies to the homeless;

Conducted community projects

(2001-2002)The Bayberry Retirement Inn, Greenwood, SC

Worked with elderly female population of ages 86-99 Aided them in their recreational

activities and assisted administration Volunteered an average of eight hours per week

(2000-2001) L.E.G.A.C.Y. (Long-term Enrichment, Growth of Asset in Children and

Youth), Greenwood, SC

Worked with at-risk youths Conducted sex education and developmental workshops

Volunteered an average of two hours per week

(1999-2001) Beckman Mental Health Agency, Greenwood, SC

Worked with chronic schizophrenics of ages 35-75, aided them in their afternoon

activities and monthly outings

Volunteered an average of six to eight hours per week

Hobbies

Reading books on behavioral psychology, strategies for assisting individuals with

special needs, and school psychology.

Gathering information and preparing a study for Exceptional Education middle

school students with Specific Learning Disabilities and their achievement in a

virtual academy.

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