Angela Turner
Virginia Beach
Summary
Successful special education teacher built strong relationships and a great communicator for over 25 years among all ages from infants and toddlers in early Intervention to adult programs as well as working with parents whose children are special needs. Twenty years in the public school system with a variety of experience in disabilities ranging from intellectual, specific learning, other health impairment, and emotional disturbances.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Case manager with VBPS, covering all aspects of their educational goals including meeting with parents, classroom teacher, and any specialized resources
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Implement lessons and activities that allow students to explore learning opportunities that align with VDOE standards.
- Hire, manage, train and set goals with paraprofessional staff. Provided and supplied lesson plans, materials and instruction on how to deliver lessons and meet standards.
- Advanced community outreach organizations objectives through volunteer opportunities.
- Collaborate and communicate with parents, staff, administration, paraprofessionals, reading, and math specialists to evaluate, plan, and implement programs and services.
- Attend professional development to stay current on trends in literacy, numeracy, and social emotional learning.
- Maintained compliance with Federal IDEA standards. Ensure all IEPs, evaluations, and progress reports are accurate, up-to-date, and securely stored within cumulative folders while adhering to required timelines.
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Dickenson County Public Schools
10.2002 - 01.2021
- Case manager with VBPS, covering all aspects of their educational goals including meeting with parents, classroom teacher, and any specialized resources
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Implement lessons and activities that allow students to explore learning opportunities that align with VDOE standards.
- Hire, manage, train and set goals with paraprofessional staff. Provided and supplied lesson plans, materials and instruction on how to deliver lessons and meet standards.
- Advanced community outreach organizations objectives through volunteer opportunities.
- Collaborate and communicate with parents, staff, administration, paraprofessionals, reading, and math specialists to evaluate, plan, and implement programs and services.
- Attend professional development to stay current on trends in literacy, numeracy, and social emotional learning.
- Maintained compliance with Federal IDEA standards. Ensure all IEPs, evaluations, and progress reports are accurate, up-to-date, and securely stored within cumulative folders while adhering to required timelines.
Early Intervention Worker
Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services
01.1993 - 01.2002
- Early Intervention specialist for children from birth to age 5 who have, or at risk of developing, disabilities or developmental delay.
- Focused on needs and strengths of the family while addressing the child's developmental needs.
- Collaborated with professionals to ensure services are meet in a natural environment, such as the child's home and community settings to the maximum extent possible.
- Write and implement Individualized Family Service Plans that outline the specific services a child and family will receive.
- Planning, training and execution on early childhood lessons and activities that reach school readiness standards.
- Information outreach initiatives at community functions and through media outlets.
Education
Collegiate Professional Special Ed - Special Education
University of Virginia’s College at Wise
01.2002
Bachelor of Art - Elementary Education
Virginia Intermont College
01.2002
Associate Degree - Elementary Education
Southwest Virginia Community College
01.2000
Skills
- LETRS Phonological Awareness Certification
- VALLS Literacy Screen Certified
- Virginia Dyslexia Certification
- CPR/AED Certified
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Dickenson County Public Schools
10.2002 - 01.2021
Early Intervention Worker
Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services
01.1993 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Art - Elementary Education
Virginia Intermont College
Associate Degree - Elementary Education
Southwest Virginia Community College
Collegiate Professional Special Ed - Special Education
University of Virginia’s College at Wise
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