ANITA L. BARNES

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TANEYTOWN, MD 21787

202-***-****

A results oriented professional interested in the Special Education Teacher position.

EDUCATION

MASTERS IN EDUCATION CERTIFICATION SPECIALIZING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

MORELAND UNIVERSITY (TEACH NOW)

WASHINGTON, DC 20006 (DATE OF CONFIRMENT 12/2/2023)

BS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY,

TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912 CONFERRED DATE OF DEGREE: 5/4/2003

SKILLS

SPECIAL EDUCATION/GENERAL EDUCATION CLASS ROOM MANAGEMENT, DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING, INSTRUCTIONAL BASED LEARNING, INSTRUCTIONAL SCAFFOLDING, INQUIRY BASED LEARNING, UNIVERSAL LEARNING DESIGN, SMART GOALS, MS OFFICE, EASYIEP, NWEA MAP, I-READY, EASYCBM, POWER SCHOOL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, CREATIVE MINDS INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, WASHINGTON, D.C. 10/2018-12/2022 Provide instruction in our Self-Contained classroom for students in Math and Reading/Writing; creates an inclusive environment promoting a safe atmosphere; collect, and maintain anecdotal notes; customize Lesson plans based on accurate data and SMART IEP goals for the following Exceptionalities: Autism, Intellectually, Disabled, Other Health Impairment, Speech and Language Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Multiple Disabilities, children with Down's Syndrome; provide Accommodations, and Modifications based on individual needs. Differentiated instruction, Inquiry Based Learning, Instructional Scaffolding, is provided in whole group, one on one instruction, and small group instruction. Teach according to the Universal Design for Learning for both ELA and Math; Maintain data for Present Levels of Performance, Progress Reports, and maintain EasyIEP; along with accurate attendance records in Power School; an active participant of the IEP team; communicate with parents granting their favored choice of communication via scheduled appointments, telephone, or text messages, or virtual meetings.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, DCPS, WASHINGTON, D.C. 08/2005-06/18/2018

Modify lesson plans to match the learning styles of students in grades Pre-K to Adult. As a permanent Substitute Teacher implement the lesson plans throughout the school year. Build and maintain student portfolios. Teach according to D.C. Common Core state standards. Determine both Special Education and general education students’ academic status by administering word recognition, phonemic awareness and other tests along with the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment (DC-CAS) and The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC), Administer the Special Education assessment Failure Free diagnostic exams, also the Edmark diagnostic exams to special needs students. Confer with parents and guardians about specialized academic requirements and behavioral challenges both through appointments and Attend and am an active member in IEP meetings.