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HOLLY HUGHES

Burns,TN

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Special Education Case Manager with experience supporting students through inclusive practices, individualized instruction, and comprehensive case management. Known for building strong relationships with families and staff to promote student growth. Committed to equity, empathy, and student-centered decision-making. Proven history of implementing personalized instructional practices and designing quality Individualized Education Programs in collaboration with students, parents and teachers to support learning plans. Excellent collaborator dedicated to providing first-rate supportive counseling and guidance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Case Manager

Dickson County Schools
07.2024 - Current
  • Manage IEP services for a caseload of up to 50 students.
  • Provide individualized instruction via push-in, pull-out, and small group models.
  • Facilitate IEP meetings and collaborate with general education staff to ensure compliance.
  • Use data-driven strategies to monitor progress and guide instructional planning.
  • Implement behavior intervention plans and sensory strategies to support student regulation.
  • Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
  • Conducted training for educational staff to properly identify learning disabilities and remediation strategies.
  • Adhered to established rules, ethical standards and codes of professional conduct conducive to positive learning atmosphere.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents to foster communication and encourage involvement for student growth.
  • Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
  • Monitored student progress and reviewed and revised IEP to meet emerging student needs.

Ancillary Support Staff

Dickson County Schools
07.2019 - 07.2024
  • Provided 1:1 support to students with mobility, medical, and academic needs.
  • Assisted with reading aloud, scribing, and behavior interventions.
  • Fostered strong relationships with students and families to build trust and consistency.

Student Teacher – Inclusion (4th–5th Grade)

Stuart-Burns Elementary, Dickson County Schools
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Designed and delivered lessons aligned with IEP goals using differentiated strategies.
  • Applied effective classroom management and de-escalation techniques.
  • Partnered with staff to support inclusive practices and student success.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.

Substitute Teacher

Express Employment Professionals
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Delivered instruction and maintained learning environments in teacher absences.
  • Adapted materials to ensure student accessibility.
  • Supported classroom structure and student engagement.

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
04-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education Interventionist

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2024

Diploma - Medical Office Administration

Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN
2004

Skills

  • IEP Development & Compliance
  • RTI & Tiered Intervention Strategies
  • Inclusion & Co-Teaching Models
  • Small Group & Differentiated Instruction
  • Literacy & Math Intervention
  • Data Collection & Progress Monitoring
  • Case Management & Documentation
  • Family Engagement & Advocacy
  • Collaboration with Teachers & Service Providers
  • Culturally Responsive Practices

Certification

  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) – Valid through June 2025
  • CPR Certification – Valid through 2027

Timeline

Special Education Case Manager

Dickson County Schools
07.2024 - Current

Student Teacher – Inclusion (4th–5th Grade)

Stuart-Burns Elementary, Dickson County Schools
01.2024 - 04.2024

Ancillary Support Staff

Dickson County Schools
07.2019 - 07.2024

Substitute Teacher

Express Employment Professionals
10.2018 - 07.2019

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education Interventionist

Western Governors University

Diploma - Medical Office Administration

Nashville State Community College
HOLLY HUGHES