Diana Robertson
Huntersville
Summary
Head Start Exceptional Children's Teacher
Versatile and dedicated Early Childhood Exceptional Children's Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Start Exceptional Children's Teacher
Head Start
08.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse learners to enhance academic growth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student needs and implement targeted interventions.
- Integrated adaptive technologies into lesson plans to support varied learning styles.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Fostered positive relationships with families, ensuring consistent communication regarding student achievements and challenges.
- Implemented behavioral management techniques to create a supportive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Coordinated with support staff such as speech therapists and occupational therapists to ensure comprehensive services were provided for exceptional children.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities related to special education trends and best practices, continually refining teaching methods for optimal results.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and achievement, using this information to inform instructional planning and goal-setting processes effectively.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for effectiveness.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, leading to improved academic performance for all students.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
NC-PK Teacher
Tyndall Center
01.2018 - 01.2022
Director
Quality Care CLC
10.2014 - 09.2018
Director
Sherrills Ford Learning Academy
07.2012 - 10.2014
Education
Micro-Credential - Early Childhood Special Education
American College of Education
08.2023
M.Ed. - Early Childhood Education
American College of Education
11.2021
Graduate Certificate - Autism Spectrum Disorders
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
05.2017
B.S. Degree - Child Development
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC01.2008
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Student engagement
- Data-driven decision making
- Progress monitoring
- IEP implementation
- IEP development
- Individualized instruction
- Autism spectrum disorders
Certification
- First Aid / CPR
- Playground Safety
- Child Care Business basics (Quality Point Option)
- Early Childhood Administration Credential Level III
- Standard Professional Licensure II Birth-Kindergarten
- NC Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement
Timeline
Head Start Exceptional Children's Teacher
Head Start
08.2023 - Current
NC-PK Teacher
Tyndall Center
01.2018 - 01.2022
Director
Quality Care CLC
10.2014 - 09.2018
Director
Sherrills Ford Learning Academy
07.2012 - 10.2014
M.Ed. - Early Childhood Education
American College of Education
Graduate Certificate - Autism Spectrum Disorders
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
B.S. Degree - Child Development
Appalachian State University
Micro-Credential - Early Childhood Special Education
American College of Education