Monica Napier
Grasonville
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements, and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Grasonville
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Centreville
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Organized instructional materials for use in the classroom setting.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
Home and Hospital Teacher
Anne Arundel County Schools
Annapolis
09.2000 - 06.2014
- Collaborated with parents, teachers and other professionals to ensure that student's needs were met.
- Created lesson plans based on individual student's abilities and interests.
- Provided instruction to students in a variety of academic areas, such as reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and progress towards goals.
- Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
Education
Alternative Pathway - Special Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Baltimore, MD12-2006
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavior management
- Curriculum adaptation
- Student assessments
- Assistive technology
- Collaboration with specialists
- Student engagement
- Crisis intervention
- Data analysis
- Instructional strategies
- Parent communication
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Scheduling proficiency
- Student support
- Curriculum adjustments
- Team collaboration
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
09.2017 - 06.2022
Home and Hospital Teacher
Anne Arundel County Schools
09.2000 - 06.2014
Alternative Pathway - Special Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
College of Notre Dame of Maryland