Christina Marie Vaughan
Greenville
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Heron Virtual Academy SC, adept at utilizing instructional technology to enhance learning outcomes. Skilled in data management and relationship building, I effectively implement IEPs and foster student engagement, ensuring tailored support for diverse learning needs. Committed to driving academic success and emotional support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Heron Virtual Academy SC
Greenville (Remote)
07.2024 - Current
- Teach 9th- and 10th-graders math, behavior and organization skills at an alternative virtual school.
- Utilized technology such as online resources, videos, and virtual labs to supplement traditional teaching methods.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Tracked data related to student progress and maintained accurate records of interventions used.
- Encouraged students' participation in discussions during virtual classes.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
Sales - South Territory Community Director
LRX Apparel
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Increase profitability and revenue each month
- Place orders and answer customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
- Contact business owners to setup events, sponsorships and customer apparel
- Develop trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Work with fellow sales team members and owner to achieve group and individual targets.
- Attend small and large events 50-10,000 attendees
- Travel all over the United States
Special Education Educator
Powdersville Middle School, Anderson School District
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Teach 7th grade ELA and Math to special education students
- Analyze data to monitor student learning and adjust instruction accordingly
- Collaborate weekly to support general education teachers, guidance counselors, mental health counselors, and administration
- Defuse and resolve student behavior tantrums, arguments, and fights while at school
- Communicate and resolve with parents/guardians regarding student’s academics and behaviors
- Develop and implement 20-52 student individualized education plans (IEP) each year
- Taught online and in person during the 2020-2021 school year
- Taught 6th grade special education students
- Taught 5th-7th grade summer school to students who failed the previous school year
- Mentor teacher of three student teachers from Clemson University
- Football Coach
- Basketball Strength Coach
Special Education Educator
West Pelzer Elementary School, Anderson School District, LD Self
08.2013 - 01.2019
- Taught K5-2nd grade special education students in all academic subjects
- Worked in partnership with a classroom assistant daily
- Communicated with parent/guardian’s daily about academics and behavior
- Collaborated weekly with school personnel
- Mentor of six student teachers from Clemson University
- Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance for 6 years.
Education
Masters of Special Education - Autism
University of Texas Permian Basin
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University Clemson University
Skills
- Instructional technology
- Online Teaching
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking
- Data Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Training and Onboarding
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Emotional support
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Heron Virtual Academy SC
07.2024 - Current
Sales - South Territory Community Director
LRX Apparel
04.2022 - 07.2024
Special Education Educator
Powdersville Middle School, Anderson School District
08.2019 - 06.2023
Special Education Educator
West Pelzer Elementary School, Anderson School District, LD Self
08.2013 - 01.2019
Masters of Special Education - Autism
University of Texas Permian Basin
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University Clemson University
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