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Twanda Emenhiser

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2016 - Current
  • Plans daily thematic learning activities for 12 virtual and classroom students focused on students Individualized Education Plan, Virginia Department of Education Milestones of Child Development, and Virginia's Foundation Blocks for Early Learning
  • Delivers effective and differentiated instruction for 12 virtual and classroom Early Childhood Special Education students on cognitive, adaptive, life skills, speech/language, fine/gross, and social/emotional skills
  • Conducts small group and individual virtual and classroom activities based on student needs and natural environment
  • Increases parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills
  • Cultivates positive relationships with parents, students, and colleagues
  • Decreases learning gaps and effectively instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies
  • Maintains order in classroom by establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior incorporating positive reinforcement methods
  • Attends professional development training on Early Childhood development in areas of speech/language, fine and gross motor, and social, emotional, life, and adaptive skills

Long Term Substitute Teacher for Early Childhood Special Education

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2016 - 06.2016
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives
  • Communicated verbally and nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
  • Diversified lesson plans helping 8 students with differing ability levels using Individualized Education Plans, Virginia Department of Education milestones of child development and Virginia's Foundation Blocks for Early Learning
  • Instructed 8 Early Childhood Special Education students providing one-on-one instruction and group activities on cognitive, adaptive, life skills, speech/language, fine/gross, and social/emotional skills
  • Observed and documented students behaviors and actions creating and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans, resulting in 50% decrease in challenging behavior in classroom environment
  • Collaborated with Individualized Education Plan team members including parents, to collaborate and discuss students progress and yearly goals

Student Teacher- Virginia Beach Middle

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2015 - 12.2015
  • Developed and instructed lessons in 7th grade Math and Life Science classes to promote student interest and receptive learning
  • Enhanced lessons incorporating Smart Board technology and computers increasing student participating and progress
  • Monitored student progress by utilizing variety of assessments during instruction
  • Participated and attended Individualized Education Plans and Professional Learning Communities meetings
  • Provided group teaching in classroom setting, incorporating learning stations as well as individual student support
  • Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students
  • Supported students outside of classroom environments by contributing to assemblies, athletic events and special performances

Student Teacher- Indian Lakes Elementary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2015 - 10.2015
  • Participated in 1st and 4th grade collaboration planning meetings
  • Attended professional development training on curriculum, reading, math, and assessing students
  • Designed effective daily reading, writing, and math practice lesson plans incorporating various teaching methods based on state and districts Standard of Learning, objectives, and procedures to garner results
  • Conducted small group and individual reading, writing, and math activities with 1st and 4th-grade students based on differentiated learning needs
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for all reading, writing, and math lessons resulting in 80% accuracy on post-assessments

Special Education Assistant(Summer School)

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Assisted teacher with 7 students in daily routine and learning activities
  • Work with individual or small group as assigned by teacher
  • Assisted teacher keeping room clean and organized
  • Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination

Substitute Teacher & Teacher Assistant

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2015 - 06.2015
  • Substitute assignments for Teacher or Teacher Assistant at last minute notice from various schools across school district (ECSE -12th)
  • Requested as a substitute teacher or teacher assistant based on excellent referrals and trusted performance
  • Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher
  • Stayed up to date with current regional curriculums to maintain readiness for long- and short-term substitute jobs
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts

Kindergarten Assistant- Diamond Springs Elementary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2014 - 12.2014
  • Assisted teacher in providing individual and small group instruction adapting curriculum to needs of 23 students intellectual abilities
  • Helped maintain order in classroom; helped in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior
  • Provided 23 students with personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support
  • Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management, and document coordination

Special Education Assistant- Diamond Spring Elementary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2014 - 06.2014
  • Escorted and assisted 10 students; alerted teacher to special needs of individual students
  • Helped with behavior modification as assigned by teacher, and operated adaptive equipment in classroom
  • Assisted special education teachers with instructional and behavior strategies to bolster efforts for learning disabled students
  • Assisted teachers in printing class handouts and worksheets and distributing to students during classroom sessions
  • Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes
  • Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions, and results

Career Counselor

United States Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2010 - 02.2012
  • Assisted Commanding Officer/Executive Officer in all matters pertaining to career development and training for 300 Navy enlisted personnel
  • Implemented and facilitated training presentations to 100 senior and junior personnel on current Navy Career policies
  • Received over 65 calls and emails weekly from local and deployed personnel, providing excellent customer service assisting personnel with problem identification and appropriate solutions
  • Maintained over 200 counseling records and coordinated periodic follow-ups/reviews to assess Career Development program

Education

21 Hours of Graduate Level Coursework - Early Childhood Special Education

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Master of Education - K-12 Special Education

Regent University
2016

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources

University of Maryland College
2012

Skills

  • Excellent classroom management
  • Social skills development
  • Learning assessments
  • Behavioral/cognitive skills development
  • Differentiated learning techniques
  • Student records management
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Child development

Certification

Commonwealth of Virginia Postgraduate Professional License: Early Childhood Special Education effective: July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2028

First aid and CPR certified


Community Service

  • Sunday School Teacher, New Life Church, January 2010-Present
  • SCA Advisor, Centerville Elementary September 2017- June 2020
  • Girls on the Run Coach, Centerville Elementary September 2017-June 2020
  • PTA Treasurer, Tallwood Elementary PTA, September 2013-July 2014
  • Library Assistant/Cafeteria Monitor, Tallwood Elementary, March 2012- April 2014
  • Navy Ombudsman, VAW 121, May 2012-November 2013
  • PTA Correspondence Secretary, Tallwood Elementary PTA, June 2013-August 2013

Timeline

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
09.2016 - Current

Long Term Substitute Teacher for Early Childhood Special Education

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
01.2016 - 06.2016

Student Teacher- Virginia Beach Middle

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
10.2015 - 12.2015

Student Teacher- Indian Lakes Elementary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
09.2015 - 10.2015

Special Education Assistant(Summer School)

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
06.2015 - 08.2015

Substitute Teacher & Teacher Assistant

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
01.2015 - 06.2015

Kindergarten Assistant- Diamond Springs Elementary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2014 - 12.2014

Special Education Assistant- Diamond Spring Elementary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
04.2014 - 06.2014

Career Counselor

United States Navy
09.2010 - 02.2012

21 Hours of Graduate Level Coursework - Early Childhood Special Education

Old Dominion University

Master of Education - K-12 Special Education

Regent University

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources

University of Maryland College

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