Special Education Teacher, fifth and sixth grade - Amergis Staffing - York Intermediate School, York, SC
(2023-01 - 2026-12)
- Increased student progress toward IEP goals through individualized, data-driven instruction.
- Built a structured and supportive classroom environment that improved student behavior and engagement.
- Strengthened collaboration among staff, service providers, and families to enhance student support services.
- Administered formal and informal assessments to guide instructional planning and monitor student achievement.
- Provided direct instruction in reading, math, science, social studies, written expression, and daily living skills.
- Trained, supervised, and coordinated paraprofessionals to ensure effective classroom support and consistency of instruction.
- Adapted curriculum materials and classroom environments to support varying cognitive, sensory, and behavioral needs.
- Implemented small group and one-on-one interventions to increase student engagement and academic performance.
- Facilitated IEP meetings and contributed to the development of measurable goals, accommodations, and transitions.
Special Education Teacher - Hamilton County Schools - East Hamilton Middle School, Chattanooga, TN
(2021-01 - 2022-12)
- Provided direct instruction in reading and math.
- Facilitated IEP meetings and contributed to the development of measurable goals, accommodations, and transitions.
- Increased student progress towards IEP goals through individualized and data driven instruction.
Special Education Teacher, ninth through twelfth grade - Hamilton County Schools - Chattanooga Central High School, Chattanooga, TN
(2020-01 - 2021-12)
- Provided direct instruction in reading and math.
- Increases student progress towards IEP goals through individualized and data driven instruction.
- Facilitated IEP meetings.
- Administered formal and informal assessments to guide instruction.
Mathematics and Language Arts Special Education Teacher, sixth grade - Knox County Schools - Vine Middle Magnet School, Knoxville, TN
(2018-01 - 2020-12)
- Provided direct instruction in reading and math.
- Increased student progress towards IEP goals through individualized instruction.
- Facilitated IEP meetings and contributed to the development of measurable goals and accommodations.
- Built a structured and supportive classroom environment.
- Used Restorative Practices for students in conflict.
Self-Contained Emotionally and Behaviorally Disturbed Middle School Teacher, fifth-eighth grade - Georgia Network of Therapeutic Services/Northstar, Pickens County Schools - Jasper, GA
(2016-01 - 2018-12)
- Tracked progress of student behavior performance using DCATS.
- Collaborated with family, administrators, social workers, probation officers.
- Trained in Trauma Informed Care.
- Trained in Mindset (de-escalation techniques).
- Provided direct instruction in reading, math, and social skills.
Special Education/Response to Intervention Tier III Teacher - Maury County School District - Columbia Central High School, Columbia, Tennessee
(2013-01 - 2016-12)
- Collaborated and modified lesson plans to meet the need of special education students in the regular education English I and II classroom.
- Implemented various reading and writing strategies for at risk students.
- Tracked progress of student performance through Response to Intervention.
- Conducted IEP and BIP meetings for a 28 student caseload.
- Collaborated with regular education teachers, parents, counselors, and administrators.
- Created and implemented ELA lesson plans for RTI Tier III course.
Exceptional Student Education Teacher, sixth through eighth grade - Okeechobee County Schools - Osceola Middle School, Okeechobee, Florida
(2008-01 - 2013-12)
- Organized and maintained confidential student files.
- Tracked progress of student performance through Response to Intervention.
- Scheduled and conducted IEP meetings with students, parents, and administrators.
- Assisted in organizing eighth grade Washington DC trip, Universal Orlando trip, and eighth grade prom.
- Demonstrated leadership skills on the RTI Committee and the School Focus Team.
- Kept detailed logs of phone conversations, emails, and conferences.
Front of the House Manager - Williamson Bros BBQ - Canton, GA
(2005-01 - 2007-12)
Assistant Manager - Hallmark - Marietta, GA
(2001-01 - 2005-12)
Customer Service Representative - Clarion Suites - Pensacola Beach, FL
(1997-01 - 2001-12)
