Special Education Teacher
Resume:
Angela Russell
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EDUCATION
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in School Improvement May 2026
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA
Education Specialist – Special Education
May 2019
GPA 3.75
Western Governors University, St. Lake City, Utah
Master of Science – Special Education
May 2017
GPA 4.0
Western Governors University, St. Lake City, Utah
Bachelor of Arts – Elementary Education
April 2015
EXPERIENCE
Cobb County School District, Marietta, GA July 2023 - Present
Program Support Specialist
Job responsibilities
Support schools in complying with federal, state, and district guidelines
Assist with monitoring and documentation of required plans, such as Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), or 504 Plans.
Analyze student achievement and program data to guide decision-making.
Develop and deliver professional learning sessions to teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators.
Offer coaching and mentoring in best practices aligned with district and state goals.
Assist teachers and staff in implementing district-approved curricula and instructional strategies.
Support the consistent use of evidence-based practices across schools and classrooms.
Hayes Elementary, Kennesaw, GA July 2019 – July 2023
Special Education Teacher
Job responsibilities
To provide small group instruction in Reading, Writing, and Math for students with disabilities based off their IEP needs for grades K - 5
To provide instruction as the special education teacher in a co-taught classroom within the workshop model for Reading, Writing, and Math
To provide support for the special education students in a co-taught classroom for Social Studies and Science
Collect data to update IEP goals/objectives.
Creating/updating IEPs for special education students
DOWELL ELEMENTARY, MARIETTA, GA
Special Education Teacher
Job responsibilities
To provide small group instruction in Reading, Writing, and Math for students with disabilities based on their IEP needs for grades K-5
To provide instruction as the special education teacher in a co-taught classroom within the workshop model for Reading, Writing, and Math
To provide support for the special education students in a co-taught classroom for Social Studies and Science
Collect data to update IEP goals/objectives.
Creating/updating IEPs for special education students
Compton Elementary, Marietta, GA
July 2016 – July 2019
Special Education Teacher
Job responsibilities
To provide small group instruction in Reading, Writing, and Math for students with disabilities based on their IEP needs for grades K-5
To provide instruction as the special education teacher in a co-taught classroom within the workshop model for Reading, Writing, and Math
To provide support for the special education students in a co-taught classroom for Social Studies and Science
Collect data to update IEP goals/objectives.
Creating/updating IEPs for special education students
Related Experience
July 2015 – June 2016
CHALKER ELEMENTARY, MARIETTA, GA
Supply Teacher
Job responsibilities
To assume all the classroom teacher’s responsibilities during the teacher’s absence
Teach lessons left by the classroom teacher
Updated grade book and input grades on the report card
Garrison Mills Elementary, Marietta, GA
April 2015 – May 2015
Student Teacher
Job responsibilities
To assume all teaching responsibilities under the leadership of the classroom teacher
To design and facilitate lessons and activities in a kindergarten and 3rd classroom
Power Ferry Elementary
January 2015 – April 2015
Special Education Paraprofessional
Job responsibilities
To provide support to special education students inside a general education classroom.
Helping and assisting the classroom teacher with instruction to help students with disabilities succeed in the general education environment.
Power Ferry Elementary
July 2012 - December 2014
Special Needs Pre-K Paraprofessional
Job responsibilities
Assisting special education teacher with small group instruction for pre-kindergarten age students who have a disability
Assisting pre-kindergarten age students who have a disability with toileting, eating, and navigating throughout the school
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