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Sheila Freeman

Myrtle Beach

Summary

Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs.

Recent graduate with hands-on experience gained through previous work experience. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Teacher

Francis Marion University
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, parents and students.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.

Special Education Aide

Horry County Schools- Waterway Elementary
08.2012 - Current
  • Led small group instruction sessions tailored specifically to address diverse learning needs within the classroom population.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges during classroom activities.
  • Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, and behavior for use in evaluations and reports.
  • Maintained a safe, clean, and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning by enforcing rules and expectations consistently.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing appropriate behaviors.
  • Prepared items for copying, cutting, and laminating.

Educational Childcare Manager

Horry County Schools, Family Learning Center
11.2005 - 08.2012
  • Enhanced childcare program quality by implementing learning activities and age-appropriate curriculum for three locations.
  • Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children by enforcing DSS and DHEC safety protocols and regularly updating emergency procedures.
  • Established strong relationships with families by organizing engaging events and workshops to involve parents in their child's development journey.

Director

Bring’em Young Childcare Center
05.2002 - 11.2005
  • Construct and implement staff and parent policies, curriculum, procedures and training programs.
  • Ensures the childcare follows current DSS, DHEC and ABC regulations.
  • Administrative duties including maintaining staff and children files, money management, payroll, and parent relations.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education Teacher-MultiCat

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Millersville University
Millersville, PA
12-2000

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Data collection
  • Communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Behavior intervention
  • Inclusion strategies
  • Classroom organization
  • Teacher support
  • Student records management
  • IEP implementation
  • Progress monitoring
  • Positive behavior reinforcement

Certification

Certifications:

  • PRAXIS 5625
  • PRAXIS 5355


Trainings:

  • SPIRE
  • SPIRE Sound Sensible

Timeline

Student Teacher

Francis Marion University
01.2025 - 04.2025

Special Education Aide

Horry County Schools- Waterway Elementary
08.2012 - Current

Educational Childcare Manager

Horry County Schools, Family Learning Center
11.2005 - 08.2012

Director

Bring’em Young Childcare Center
05.2002 - 11.2005

Master of Arts - Special Education Teacher-MultiCat

Francis Marion University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Millersville University
Sheila Freeman