Richard Coday
Medina
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Humboldt City Schools
06.2015 - 06.2025
- Worked with students in Elementary School, Middle School and High School.
- Worked with students in the Inclusion Classroom, CDC Classroom, and alternative school.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Utilized data from student assessments to tailor instruction, resulting in more effective learning outcomes.
Special Education Teacher
Weakley County School District
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Taught in a self-contained ELA special education class with students in grades 9-12.
- Collaborated with a TVI to create accommodations to help a student returning to school from the Tennessee School for the Blind.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Tennessee At Martin
Martin, TN12-2012
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education (History)
University of Tennessee At Martin
Martin, TN05-2007
High School Diploma -
Greenfield High School
Greenfield, TN05-2003
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- De-escalation techniques
- IEP and BIP implementation
- IEP development
- Restraint Training Yearly
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Humboldt City Schools
06.2015 - 06.2025
Special Education Teacher
Weakley County School District
01.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Tennessee At Martin
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education (History)
University of Tennessee At Martin
High School Diploma -
Greenfield High School
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