Special Education Learning Experience
Resume:
Tricia-Ann Morais
**** ******** *****, ****** *****, GA 30248
Telephone: 770-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
Objective: To teach and serve students with individualized needs as well as facilitate a learning experience that is both challenging and rewarding now and in the future.
Summary
Over ten years of teaching and serving students with IEPs, 504s under various disability criteria
Vivacious and attentive General Elementary grades 1-5 teacher,
Middle and high school tutor / learning coach
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, colleagues and parents
Diversified technology background and globally traveler
Uses effective instructional strategies and social skills approaches to reach students
Responsible team player who is not afraid to take the lead or initiative to solve problems
Highlights
ESOL Endorsement
Special Education Certified
Georgia State General Educator
Manage caseloads
Develop IEP and 504s, SST Case Collaborate with team
Experience
Assess students
Progress monitor goals
Differentiate lessons according to students’ needs
Social skills therapy
Behavior therapy
Play therapy
Reading Specialist
Math Concepts Facilitator
Effectively use technology to support instruction
Zoom or hangouts
G-suite knowledgeable
Google Classroom Activities
Digital or Virtual Learning Experience
Hybrid learning / in person learning
Teaching Experience
08/2022 – 08/20 Fayetteville Elementary, Fayetteville, GA
Special Education Teacher serving multiple grade levels
Students with various diagnoses and goals
08/2021- 08/2022 Fayette Life Academy, Fayetteville, GA
Virtual Teacher serving students with IEPs
08/2020 - Present Anne Street Elementary, Griffin, GA
Fifth Grade General Ed Teacher
08/2018 – 05/2020 James Jackson Elementary School, Jonesboro, GA
Fourth grade EIP self- contained class
08/2017 – 05/2018 James Jackson Elementary School, Jonesboro, GA
Fourth grade class –Lead teacher Math and Science teacher
01/2017 – 05/2017 Flippen Elementary School, McDonough, GA
Kindergarten class - Assist lead teacher as well as independently plan lessons that included differentiated instructions and assessments to fit the needs of the students.
10/2016 – 12/2016 Hampton Charter Elementary, Hampton, GA
Special needs first grade class – Assist lead teacher as well as independently plan lessons geared towards the learning styles of the students. Provided differentiation in small groups and one on one instructions as needed.
12/ 2015 – 12/ 2016 Interrelated Paraprofessional
Wesley Lakes Elementary (Henry County, GA)
Worked with students K-5 who had IEPs and or 504 Plans in small groups or one on one to achieve their set goals and learning targets
10/2014 – 12/2015 Long Term Substitute Teacher
Joseph B. Riley Elementary (Bibb County, GA)
Taught 4th and 5th graders Reading via Read 180 digital reading program geared to assist struggling readers
08/2013 – 05/ 2014 ELA Teacher 4th -6th grades
Woodlee’s Christian Academy, Covington, GA
Taught English Language Arts to 4th -6th graders using common core standards and a combination of other curriculums
08/2008 – 05/ 2013 Teacher grades 1st -9th grades
High Point Christian Academy, Stockbridge, GA
Instructed a diverse student population including special needs students with IEPs and 504s.
Education
Walden University, Doctoral Candidate – incomplete
Mercer University, McDonough, GA
Masters in Early Childhood Education/ ESOL Endorsement
Mercer University, McDonough, GA
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood / Special Education
Certification
Dual Certification in Early Childhood / Special Education
References
Ashley Judy – Fayetteville Elementary / Assistant Principal
****.******@*****.*** 678/481-6385
Dr. Wimbush – Fayette Life Academy
*******.*****@*****.*** 770/460-3551
Mr. Larry McNorton, former principal of High Point Christian Academy
*************@***.*** 404/395-2903
Mrs. Kenya Rivers, Teacher at Fayetteville Elementary School
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