Virginia Reynolds
Lynchburg
Summary
Passionate individual with experience in helping students of all abilities reach educational goals. Proven ability to create a positive and encouraging learning environment to value individual differences. Expertise in developing individualized education plans and collaborating with parents, support staff, and other educators to ensure student success. Committed to helping special education students overcome challenges and build self-confidence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Rivermont Lynchburg Leesville
12.2024 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Tutoring
Self Employed
07.2023 - Current
- Developed strong organizational skills to effectively manage student-athlete's schedules and tutoring sessions.
- Provided individual tutoring sessions in order to help struggling students improve their academic performance.
- Collaborated with students and parents to determine student needs and develop tutoring plans.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to each student's specific academic needs.
- Provided one-on-one guidance to struggling students through tutoring sessions.
- Assisted with homework assignments, tutoring, reading and writing exercises.
- Created engaging activities designed to reinforce knowledge acquired during tutoring sessions.
Children's Church Teacher
New Prospect Baptist Church
08.2019 - Current
- Modeled Christian behavior and ethical decision-making within the classroom setting.
- Incorporated technology into lesson plans whenever possible to keep students engaged.
- Utilized creative teaching methods such as storytelling, games, music, and art projects to engage students' interest in the Bible.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with parents, colleagues, and church members.
- Adapted instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of each student.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all children.
- Taught at special events such as Vacation Bible School.
- Enforced behavior rules and procedures to maintain order in class.
Internship Student
New Story Schools North
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed assignments as determined by the supervisor.
- Worked both independently and within a team environment with focus and high attention to detail.
- Communicated with others, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Exercised time management skills while juggling multiple projects simultaneously.
- Employed critical thinking skills when analyzing complex problems or issues.
- Gained experience, exposure and knowledge of career-specific procedures and systems.
- Trained in different positions and worked with variety of personnel.
- Eagerly absorbed new information and honed skills under guidance of experienced professionals.
- Contributed to project success through effective communication and organization skills.
- Applied classroom knowledge to practical scenarios within internship experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies - Disability Emphasis
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg12.2024
Skills
- One-on-one tutoring
- Materials Preparation
- Critical thinker
- Team Collaboration
- Creativity and Innovation
- Multitasking and Organization
- Classroom Management
- Motivating students
- Growth Mindset
- Behavior Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- IEP planning
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Excellent classroom management
- IEP and BIP implementation
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Rivermont Lynchburg Leesville
12.2024 - Current
Internship Student
New Story Schools North
08.2024 - 12.2024
Tutoring
Self Employed
07.2023 - Current
Children's Church Teacher
New Prospect Baptist Church
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies - Disability Emphasis
University of Lynchburg