Reggie Wiles
Warrensville
Summary
Accomplished special education teacher holding master's degree in instructional technology, adept at creating diverse, engaging activities tailored for students with special needs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
Ferguson
09.2016 - Current
- Helped develop and implement the IEP for special needs students in grades k-5.
- Assisted with testing and interpretation of results for student placement in the special education program.
- Consulted with teachers, principals, curriculum specialist and other professionals to determine appropriate ways to meet the needs of special education students.
Community Service Coordinator/ Team Lead
Ashe Opportunities
Jefferson
07.2021 - 01.2026
- Coordinated community outreach programs for diverse populations.
- Promoted awareness of available resources within the community.
- Maintained accurate quarterly records of clients in the Ashe Opportunities program, based on yearly goals that clients set for themselves.
- Periodically operated a forklift to load/unload pallets of aluminum cans for client work.
- Periodically hauled with personal truck and trailer or company van a load of aluminum cans to local business.
- Assisted in organizing special events related to community functions.
- Transported clients to and from Ashe Opportunities to community destinations, therapy appointments, as well as to and from home.
- Managed team schedules and delegated tasks according to individual strengths.
- Coordinated team resources to achieve project goals.
Academic Coordinator
Grandfather Academy
Banner Elk
02.2012 - 08.2016
- Develop individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Communicate with all members of the IEP team, which includes scheduling and leading required meetings.
- Assist other teachers with identifying and incorporating appropriate software programs in lesson plans.
- Provide academic instruction to students as needed to fulfill IEP requirements.
- Responsible for general upkeep of computer devices, including laptops and tablets utilized by teachers and students.
Special Education Teacher
Westwood Elementary School
West Jefferson
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Taught students with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities in grades k-6.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Focused on helping students develop social and communication skills necessary to interact positively with peers and adults.
- Utilized current technology applications regularly to help meet individual learning needs of students.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers and other disciplines to develop an effective IEP for each student served.
Special Education Teacher
Ashe County High School
West Jefferson
08.2001 - 07.2010
- Responsible for implementing an IEP and functional education curriculum for students in grades 9-12 with moderate to severe cognitive and physical handicaps.
- Collaborated with other teachers to maximize student achievement.
- Routinely scheduled in-county student visits to local businesses.
- Helped students connect with employment opportunities.
- Assisted students to further develop communication skills to enable them to work with people outside the classroom.
Special Education Teacher
Deyton Primary School
Spruce Pine
10.1993 - 07.2001
- Helped develop and implement the IEP for special needs students in grades k-5.
- Assisted with testing and interpretation of results for student placement in the special education program.
- Consulted with teachers, principals and other professionals to determine appropriate ways to meet the needs of special education students.
Education
Master of Arts - Instructional Technology Specialist
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC01.2011
Teaching Certification - Special Education
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC01.1993
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC01.1990
Associate of Arts -
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro01.1987
Skills
- Special education teacher with extensive classroom experience with current NC teaching license in (88081) Mentally Handicapped k-12, (88086) Learning Disabled k-12, (88100) EC Language Arts k-6, (88200) EC Math k-6, (88300) EC Science k-6, (88400) EC Social Studies k-6
- Dedicated to continuous professional development
- In-depth knowledge of meeting needs of students of various ages with diverse abilities and learning styles
- Dedicated to providing a positive learning environment with standards and boundaries which help students build character while fostering academic growth
- Focused on building each student’s and client’s strengths and confidence
- Enjoy utilizing technology to reach today's students/client's and to explore new ways to foster excitement in learning
- Flexible and diplomatic Able to work successfully on teams with members who have differing ideas, knowledge and skills
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year, Mt. Pleasant Elementary School, 11/01/19
- Have worked with special education students, grades kindergarten through twelfth as both a resource teacher and in self-contained classroom settings.
- Integrate technology in meeting educational needs of students using computer tools such as Smart Board, laptops, and tablets.
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, Wiki, and various web 2.0 applications.
- Assist staff and faculty with technological problems in offices and classrooms. Able to update and install various components and software on computers.
- Have helped train colleagues in effective use of classroom technology.
- Completed basic hardware and operating systems courses from Caldwell Community College in preparation for Comp TIA A+ certification exam.
Timeline
Community Service Coordinator/ Team Lead
Ashe Opportunities
07.2021 - 01.2026
Special Education Teacher
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
09.2016 - Current
Academic Coordinator
Grandfather Academy
02.2012 - 08.2016
Special Education Teacher
Westwood Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2011
Special Education Teacher
Ashe County High School
08.2001 - 07.2010
Special Education Teacher
Deyton Primary School
10.1993 - 07.2001
Master of Arts - Instructional Technology Specialist
Appalachian State University
Teaching Certification - Special Education
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Appalachian State University
Associate of Arts -
Wilkes Community College