Diane Newsome
Columbia
Summary
I implement strategies that engage students in lessons and various activities that will allow them to grow both academically and behavioral at the elementary level; while also enhancing my skills as an educational professional.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Education Inclusion Teacher
Richland Two School District
Columbia, SC
01.2020 - 12.2025
- I started working for Richland Two School District as a paraprofessional in a Behavioral (BSP) classroom with middle school students in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th. Then I obtained my Bachelor's degree, and became a third grade general education inclusion teacher for the school district in the summer of 2022. I taught all core subjects (ELA, math, social studies, and science). I also taught the summer program, and the after school extended day program for 3 years. During this time I have developed not only working relationships with coworkers and administration staff, but with my parents of my students. I am patient and fair when it comes to teaching students regardless of their disabilities. I am able to manage classroom behavior by making sure my students are accepting of others, and also understand what my expectations are throughout the day. I accomplish this by modeling this behavior; as well. In addition, I make sure to differentiate instruction due to my students having multiple learning styles and abilities, and implement accommodations and modifications to fit students' needs.
Paraprofessional
Bloomfield School district
Bloomfield, NJ
11.2015 - 06.2019
- Use ABA style instruction in the classroom
- Assist students with learning and physical disabilities; as well as manage classroom behaviors
Lead Teacher
Catapult Learning
Paterson, NJ
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Assisted students in accomplishing classroom instruction
- Assisted students in learning appropriate concepts
- Used an interactive approach to their individual learning needs
- Maintained control of students in a classroom setting
Pre-K Teacher
King Kids Academy
Hackensack, NJ
04.2008 - 04.2011
- Implemented lesson plans in a preschool setting using an abeka curriculum
- Recorded daily attendance as well as held parent conferences
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Degree
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZM.D. - Special Education Major
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2026
Skills
- ABA trained with Special Needs
- LETRS (Lexia) trained
- Proficient in Avid Strategies
- Conscience Discipline trained
Timeline
Elementary Education Inclusion Teacher
Richland Two School District
01.2020 - 12.2025
Paraprofessional
Bloomfield School district
11.2015 - 06.2019
Lead Teacher
Catapult Learning
09.2013 - 06.2015
Pre-K Teacher
King Kids Academy
04.2008 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Degree
University of Phoenix
M.D. - Special Education Major
Grand Canyon University