Jessica Pulliam
Midlothian
Summary
Compassionate, driven and motivated special educator who strives to meet
students needs on their level and is committed to students progress and overall social
emotional growth. A special educator who utilizes data, researched based strategies and
multi sensory approaches to assist students with disabilities. Dedicated to meeting all
learners where they are, building positive relationships with students and providing a well-rounded, comfortable and safe learning
environment for students to thrive.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Created an inclusive, welcoming and calm environment for students with disabilities.
- Effectively collaborated with general education teachers.
Special Education Teacher
Dinwiddie County Public Schools
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Taught an adapted curriculum K-5
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies- Elementary Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2020
Skills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Excellent classroom management and relationship building with students
- Motivating students and meeting them where they are
- Utilizing research driven instruction and progress monitoring approaches
- Collaborating with general education teachers and other IEP team members
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Dinwiddie County Public Schools
10.2021 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Special Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies- Elementary Education
Liberty University
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