Dustin Knight
Adaptive And General K-12 Special Education Teacher
Stanardsville
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. Experience in leadership roles with an array of ages.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Golf Coach
Greene County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Responsibilities:
- Maintained appropriate relationships with students and parents
- Worked with students to understand the fundamentals of golf as well as get the most out of their talent
- Transported students to and from competitions and directly supervised them at all practices and matches
Adaptive Special Education Teacher
William Monroe High School
10.2020 - Current
Responsibilities:
- Developed and maintained IEP's
- Advocated for inclusion for students with various needs
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop appropriate accomodations for successful inclusion
- Worked alongside parents, teachers, and administrators to promote best outcomes for student success
- Kept accurate real time data of multiple students with disabilities
Education
No Degree - Adaptive K-12 Special Education
Radford University
Radford, VA05.2024
No Degree - General K-12 Special Education
Unversity of Virginia College At Wise
Wise, VA05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2019
Skills
Leadership Opportunities:
- Greene Hills Board of Directors (May 2025-Present)
- Teacher Representative for the Special Education Advisory Committee for Greene County Public Schools (August 2023- May 2024)
- Head Golf Coach for William Monroe High School (August 2024-Present)
- Bambino Baseball League Coach at Greene County Youth Center (May 2023-Present)
- Camp Counselor for Albemarle County Parks and Rec (June 2016- June 2018)
Timeline
Golf Coach
Greene County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Adaptive Special Education Teacher
William Monroe High School
10.2020 - Current
No Degree - Adaptive K-12 Special Education
Radford University
No Degree - General K-12 Special Education
Unversity of Virginia College At Wise
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
James Madison University