Experienced Elementary & Special Education Faculty Leader

Y O N A H W R I G H T

Part Time Faculty Elementary and Special Education

770-***-**** *****.******@******.*** 3718 Fern Creek Dr. Flowery Branch

T O

Hall County School District

F R O M

Yonah Wright

Behavior Specialist

D A T E

April 22, 2026

I am applying for the Part Time Faculty Elementary and Special Education position.

I currently work as a Behavior Specialist for Hall County Schools. In this position I am able to help students with their behavior. I am able to help teachers utilize students Behavior Intervention Plan. This is done through teaching social skills and social emotional learning curriculum. I collect ABC data and write Fuctional Behavior Assessments.

My career in education began at the GNETS, Alpine program. I loved the work there and stayed for over 20 years. My time at Alpine was invaluable, as I learned many tricks of the trade when working with students who have been through trauma and who have behavior disorders. I learned best practices and strategies that I utilize on a daily basis. I understand that all children learn differently but more importantly, I understand that ALL children can learn. The most important lesson learned at Alpine, is the importance of building positive relationships with students and I carry this with me today.

The past few years I have taken on a new role as a teacher-leader. I serve as a mentor to all staff to help with difficult behaviors with the goal to change adult behavior to support student success.

I am passionate about teaching and am at a point in my career where I feel like I can make an even greater impact by working with adults. I enjoy challenging mindsets and coaching for growth. I look forward to speaking with you further about this position.

Sincerely, Yonah Wright

Y O N A H W R I G H T

Part Time Faculty Elementary and Special Education

770-***-**** *****.******@******.*** 3718 Fern Creek Dr. Flowery Branch

E D U C A T I O N

SPECIALIST IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Columbus State University ANTICIPATED 5-30-20

MASTER OF EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION:

GENERAL CURRICULUM

Columbus State University

8/3/18

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ELEMENTARY CHILDHOOD

EDUCATION

Shorter University

2010 - 2013

C E R T I F I C A T I O N

ADAPTED CURRICULUM (583) EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (808) ESOL ENDORSEMENT (825)

SPED GENERAL CURRICULUM (798) SPED LANGUAGE ARTS (931)

SPED MATH (910)

SPED READING (951)

SPED SCIENCE (920) SPED SOCIAL SCIENCE (941)

P R O F E S S I O N A L P R O F I L E

My goal is to be an educational leader that supports teachers, administrators, and directors in developing their professional practice; especially in regard to teaching students with disabilities. I believe that high expectations and rigor should be available for all. I strive to bring out the best in people; I listen to them, believe in them, respect them and give them a chance to learn and grow.

E X P E R I E N C E

Behavior Specialist

Hall County School District/2024-current

Write Functional Behavior assessments

Conduct observation and give teachers recommendations

Help write Behavior Intervention Plans

Conduct Professional Learning for EBD teachers

Elementary Support Teacher

Chestnut Mountain Elementary/Flowery Branch/2019-2024

Conduct behavior observations

Give feedback and behavior suggestions

Help with Functional Behavior Assessments

Assist with eligibilities and IEP’s

Mindset certified

Teach student social skills, mindfulness and social emotional learning

Teach students to use social skills and newly acquired skills back at their school

Support families with behavior suggestions

Crucial Conversation certified

LSCI certified

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

White Sulphur Elementary / Gainesville, GA / 2014-2019

Teacher of the Year 2018-2019

Facilitate PLC with all staff on Building Relationships for Student Success

Member of the Leadership Team

Manage and lead self-contained classroom of E/BD Students with wo paraprofessionals. Grades K-2nd- Direct-Instruction Model

Teach students to improve desired behavior through discrete trial training, data collection and designing appropriate behavior plans

Train and work with general education staff on functions of behavior and Tier 1-2 behavior management techniques

Manage caseload of 10-15 students

IEP creation and implementation

Knowledge of Georgia and Federal law

Eligibility data collection and team participant

Administered GAA (Georgia Alternate Assessment) and GKIDS

Futures referrals and transition back to general environment

PARAPROFESSIONAL

ALPINE PROGRAM (GNETS) / Gainesville, GA / 1993 - 2014

Paraprofessional for self-contained class grades PreK-12

Work with students of varied disabilities: E/BD,

ADD, ADHD, Autism and Mild Intellectual Disabilities

Small group instruction

Data collection

Behavior plan creation and implementation

Utilize behavior strategies

Social Skill Instruction

Mentor

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