Summary

Experienced in successfully working with Special Education students and developing skills in students at all levels of achievement. Able to utilize creative skills to design and implement well-received lesson plans and program structure, as well as follow IEP’s and individualized behavior plans. Established learning environments which meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and creative needs of the students. Rapidly developed and adjusted lesson plans and programs to meet unforeseen classroom situations.

Experience

Exceptional Education Teacher

Henrico County Public Schools 08/2019 - Present

Creating lesson plans, IEP's, collecting data, holding meetings, scheduling, adjusting plans to meet the needs of students with varying needs, etc.

Board Substitute Social Integrated Service

Henrico County Public Schools • Henrico, VA 03/2019 - 06/2019 Teach students in the integrated services classroom, implement IEP's, communicate with parents, teachers, and administrators, create lessons, etc.

Substitute Teacher

Henrico County Public Schools • Henrico, VA 01/2019 - 03/2019 Follow lesson plans in a variety of classrooms when the teachers were out, take attendance, communicate with teachers and administrators, etc

SOL Autism Teacher

Chesterfield County Public Schools 08/2015 - 08/2018 Encourage good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method. Monitor each student's educational progress. Address behavioral and learning issues with parents and my supervisor(s). Encourage children to be understanding of and patient with others. Organize and engage in educational activities such as games, puzzles, and arts and crafts. Communicate openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors. Write IEP’s, attend/ run meetings, implement IEP’s Engage with students on an individual basis in a pleasant manner. Plan and implement plans for multiple grades Run the student specific educational programs while collecting appropriate education and behavior data. Follow student specific behavior plans.

Lead Teaching Assistant

The Faison School for Autism 08/2013 - 08/2015

Encourage good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method. Monitor each student's educational progress with individualized charts and files. Address behavioral and learning issues with parents and my supervisor(s). Encourage children to be understanding of and patient with others. Organize and engage in recreational activities such as games, puzzles, and arts and crafts. Communicate openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors. Instruct students on proper health and personal habits. Engage with students on an individual basis in a pleasant manner. Create the necessary materials to run student specific educational programs. Run the student specific educational programs while collecting appropriate education and behavior data. Follow student specific behavior plans. Lead Teacher

La Petite Academy 07/2012 - 08/2013

Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method. Established a safe play environment for the Stephanie Pillath

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children. Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games, puzzles, and arts and crafts. Dressed infants and toddlers and changed their diapers. Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors. Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment. Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others. Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time. Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities. Monitored each student's educational progress with individualized charts and files. Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management. Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.

Lead Teacher

Legacy Academy 03/2012 - 06/2012

Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method. Established a safe play environment for the children. Instructed children on proper health and personal habits. Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games, puzzles, and arts and crafts. Dressed infants and toddlers and changed their diapers. Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors. Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment. Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others. Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time. Maintained a child- friendly environment with access to outdoor activities. Monitored each student's educational progress with individualized charts and files. Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management. Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner. Shift Supervisor

Rite Aid Pharmacy 10/2006 - 03/2012

Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits. Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store. Reordered inventory when it dropped below predetermined levels. Instructed staff on appropriately handling difficult and complicated sales. Examined merchandise to verify that it was correctly priced and displayed. Trained and developed new associates on POS system and key sales tactics. Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service. Answered questions regarding the store and its merchandise. Demonstrated use and care of merchandise. Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays. Organized racks and shelves to maintain the visual appeal of the store. Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and excellent service. Trained and served as a peer coach for new sales associates.

Education

Teaching and Learning

Liberty University 01/2014

Mathematics and Elementary

Mount Saint Mary College 01/2008

Early Childhood Education

Rockland Community College 01/2004

Curriculum and Instruction/Elementary Education

Liberty University

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