Celinda Vinson
New Market
Summary
Proven educator with extensive experience in special and early childcare education, notably with Sevier County Schools. Excelled in interdisciplinary collaboration and instructional techniques, enhancing student engagement and achievement. Demonstrated expertise in cognitive disabilities and autism spectrum disorders, achieving significant improvements in IEP goal attainment. Skilled in fostering student development and satisfaction through innovative, supportive strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Comprehensive Development Special Ed Teacher
Sevier County Board of Education
08.2023 - Current
- Reduced disruptive behavior in the classroom by establishing clear expectations and implementing effective classroom management strategies.
- Evaluated student performance consistently, using various assessment methods to measure growth and inform future instruction.
- Implemented data-driven instruction, analyzing assessment results to identify areas of improvement for both individual students and overall curriculum planning.
- Improved student engagement and retention through creative lesson planning and consistent feedback.
- Enhanced student learning by implementing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Designed engaging activities that targeted specific skill gaps for struggling learners, resulting in increased academic achievement over time.
- 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.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Sevier County Schools
02.2018 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Douglas Cherokee Headstart
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Teacher - Early Childcare
Parkway Childcare
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Teacher - Early Childcare
Lil Kings And Queens
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Teacher Coach
Parkway Childcare
11.2013 - 05.2015
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Teacher - Early Childcare
Lil Kings And Queens Childcare
09.2012 - 11.2013
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNMasters of Education in Special Education - Special Education
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2023
High School Diploma -
Williamson High School
Williamson, WV06.2000
Skills
- Student Supervision
- Fine Motor Skills
- Light Housekeeping
- Behavior Redirection
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Educational Settings
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Client Satisfaction
- Developing Social Skills
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- IEP Goals
- Instructional Techniques
- Navigational Skills
- Game Readiness
- Activities Management
- Administrative Updates
- Teacher Assistance
- Seizure Disorders
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Skills Strategies
- Activity Oversight
- Maintaining Work Areas
- Ongoing Assistance
- Grading Homework and Tests
- IEP Implementation
Timeline
Comprehensive Development Special Ed Teacher
Sevier County Board of Education
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Sevier County Schools
02.2018 - Current
Teacher - Early Childcare
Parkway Childcare
04.2016 - 12.2016
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Douglas Cherokee Headstart
01.2016 - 02.2018
Teacher - Early Childcare
Lil Kings And Queens
05.2015 - 04.2016
Teacher Coach
Parkway Childcare
11.2013 - 05.2015
Teacher - Early Childcare
Lil Kings And Queens Childcare
09.2012 - 11.2013
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
University of Tennessee
Masters of Education in Special Education - Special Education
Carson-Newman University
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies Special Education
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Williamson High School
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