Teri Grady - Ford
Temple Hills
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher skilled in individualized education plans, classroom management, and parent communication. Committed to fostering inclusive environments that enhance student learning and growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
Greenbelt
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance student progress and develop effective support strategies.
- Implemented tailored lesson plans to engage diverse learning styles and improve student understanding.
- Monitored student behavior and applied positive reinforcement techniques to promote a supportive learning environment.
- Adapted classroom materials to enhance accessibility for all learners.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills.
Paraprofessional
Durham Public Schools
Durham
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Supported teachers in classroom management and lesson implementation to create a conducive learning environment.
- Assisted students with special needs during instructional activities to promote inclusion and understanding.
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance student engagement.
- Monitored student progress and provided actionable feedback to teaching staff to enhance instructional strategies.
Resource Teacher
Durham Public Schools
Durham
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective teaching strategies.
- Conducted assessments to identify student learning gaps and strengths.
- Participated in professional development activities designed to improve knowledge of special education laws and regulations.
- Developed and implemented instructional activities that were tailored to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Observed classrooms regularly to assess instruction quality and provide feedback to teachers regarding best practices in teaching students with disabilities.
- Monitored student behavior and provided support in classroom settings.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Wake County Public Schools
Cary
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Delivered instruction across various subjects in K-12 classrooms.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Managed classroom behavior to promote a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to support educational objectives and student engagement.
- Implemented school policies and procedures to maintain safety and order.
- Monitored classrooms, ensuring that all students were safe and adhering to school rules.
Education
BBA - Education
William Peace University
Raleigh, NC09-2021
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
St Augustine University
Raleigh, NC05-2017
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Classroom management
- Visual lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Small group facilitation
- Parent communication
- Professional development
- Classroom engagement
- Excellent communication
- Collaboration
- Active listening
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
09.2024 - 06.2025
Paraprofessional
Durham Public Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
Resource Teacher
Durham Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Wake County Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2022
BBA - Education
William Peace University
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
St Augustine University