Highly dedicated, compassionate and patient professional with extensive experience working with special needs populations. Demonstrated capabilities in the following areas:

 

Ø  Qualified Special Needs Teacher

Ø  Fluent in American Sign Language

Ø  Relationship Building Skills

Ø  Team Player and Motivator

Ø  Multi-Task Oriented

Ø  Needs Assessment / Testing

Ø  Problem-Solving / Critical Thinking

Ø  Positive Reinforcement

 

 

OSETTA JOLLY PRIMARY SCHOOL, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos                                 2006 C 2010           

Full Time Resource Teacher

  Assessed students current abilities by administering reading and mathematics diagnostic tests

  Effectively planned, developed and taught Reading and Mathematics curriculum to Grades 1 C 3 using a pull-out model

  Gained parental and teacher support by sharing various teaching strategies and resources

  Encouraged relationship building while assisting with extra-curricular activities, including sports and spelling clubs

 

BELAIR PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Manchester, Jamaica                                                     2005 C 2006 

Full Time Resource Teacher

  Assessed students current reading and spelling abilities using various diagnostic tests and tailored reading curriculum to Grades 1 C 6 using a pull-out model

  Provided assistance and support to classroom teachers with math groups

  Assisted with extra-curricular Dance and Drama club activities

 

JAMES SIMONS ELEMENTARY, South Carolina, USA                                                          2004 C 2005

Full Time Resource / Inclusion Teacher

  Promoted learning excellence while collaborating with classroom teachers in the areas of Reading, Mathematics and Written Expression

  Supported specific learning needs while teaching small groups and individual students in the resource room

  Effectively managed students Individual Educational Programs

 

E.A. BURNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, South Carolina, USA                                                 2002 C 2004

Full Time Classroom Teacher

  Ensured children learned at their individual development level while teaching a multi-grade class of students with learning disabilities (ranging from Grades 1 C 6)

  Prepared and tailored lessons to small groups and students individual needs in the areas of Reading, Mathematics and Written Expression; managed students Individual Educational Programs

  Encouraged integration while supervising the mainstreaming of students into the regular classroom for all other subject areas

  Assisted with the extra-curricular after school Reading Club

 

MAY PEN UNIT FOR THE DEAF, Clarendon, Jamaica                                      1991 C 1992 / 1994 C 2002

Full Time Classroom Teacher, 1994 C 2002

  Successfully taught all areas of the Grades 2 C 6 curriculum while using sign language to teach deaf students; managed students Individual Educational Programs

  Assisted with numerous extra-curricular activities, including Dance and Drama Club and preparing students for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission s Annual Festival Competition

  Increased knowledge by participating in Special Education Conferences

Full Time Classroom Teacher, 1991 C 1992

  Taught all areas of the Grade 1 curriculum while using sign language to teach deaf students

                       

 

WALDEN UNIVERSITY, Minnesota, USA                                                                                         2005

Master of Science in Education C Reading and Literacy

 

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, Kingston, Jamaica                                                                  1994

Bachelor of Education C Multiple Handicapping Conditions

 

MICO TEACHERS COLLEGE, Kingston, Jamaica                                                                            1991

Diploma in Teaching C Special Education (Hearing Impairment)

 

 

THE CITADEL UNIVERSITY, South Carolina, USA                                                                  2003 / 2004

  Teaching Gifted and Talented Students

  Project Read (Reading and Writing Program)

 

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, South Carolina, USA                                                        2003

  Sequential Teaching of Explicit Phonics and Spelling

  Differentiated Instruction

 

WORKSHOPS, North Carolina, USA                                                                                                2002

  Skills of an Effective Teacher I

  Skills of an Effective Teacher II

  Dealing with Discipline Problems

  The Classroom Where Everything Works

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF ACTUAL TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include extensive experience working with special needs populations combined with related education. I excel at assessing individual needs and tailoring programs and teaching methods accordingly. I believe strongly in integration and have assisted with student integration at numerous schools. I have taught all areas of elementary curriculums using sign language. In addition, I am a proven motivator who can quickly develop rapport with individuals from a wide-variety of backgrounds. I possess outstanding communication skills and am highly adaptable, multi-disciplined, organized and competent.

 

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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