Ashley Ingram
Anderson,WI
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Anderson School District 4, skilled in developing individualized education plans (IEPs) and fostering positive classroom environments. Expert in differentiated instruction and classroom management, enhancing student engagement and academic success through tailored support and strong communication with families.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Anderson School District 4
08.2021 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
Special Education Teacher
Anderson School District 5
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
- Supported social-emotional growth by incorporating SEL activities into daily routines, fostering a positive classroom climate conducive to learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and integrate interdisciplinary lesson plans, broadening student understanding of various subjects.
Special Education Teacher
Northeast Georgia RESA
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
Paraprofessional
Barrow County Board of Education
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Special Education Bus Monitor
Elbert County Board of Education
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Assisted driver in monitoring and managing student behaviors to promote safety.
- Collaborated with school staff to develop personalized plans for students requiring additional assistance during transportation.
- Partnered with bus drivers to create a welcoming environment for students entering the vehicle each morning.
- Contributed to the development of effective emergency evacuation procedures, prioritizing student safety in crisis situations.
Assistant Manager
Walgreens
08.2008 - 02.2014
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
Transition Coordinator
Washington State Prison
04.2007 - 07.2008
- Provided extensive support to prisoners and helped with acclimation to new settings.
- Collaborated with service members to provide effective transition planning.
- Researched and located appropriate services for prisoners with various disorders.
- Established a supportive environment for transitioning prisoners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GAMaster of Science - Public Adminstration
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GAMaster of Science - Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASpecialist - Individualized Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Month: November 2019, Febuary 2024, November 2024
Certification
Special Education: Intellecutal Disaabliteis
Special Edcuation: Multi-Categorical
South Carolina SCTS 4.0 Mentor
South Carolina SCTS 4.0 Evaluator
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Anderson School District 4
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Anderson School District 5
08.2017 - 07.2021
Special Education Teacher
Northeast Georgia RESA
07.2015 - 07.2017
Paraprofessional
Barrow County Board of Education
09.2014 - 06.2015
Special Education Bus Monitor
Elbert County Board of Education
09.2014 - 06.2015
Assistant Manager
Walgreens
08.2008 - 02.2014
Transition Coordinator
Washington State Prison
04.2007 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Georgia College And State University
Master of Science - Public Adminstration
Georgia College And State University
Master of Science - Special Education
Liberty University
Specialist - Individualized Education
Capella University
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