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Charity Hurst

Jacksonville,AR

Summary

Driven Special Educator with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Dedicated to helping create supportive, stimulating and learning-focused classroom environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Resource Teacher

Crystal Hill Elementary
07.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to modify curriculum materials, ensuring accessibility for all learners in an inclusive setting.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance and IEP objectives to ensure compliance with federal regulations and school district policies.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction tailored to individual needs.

Student Teacher

Senita Valley Elementary
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included various teaching methods, modern classroom technologies, and immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate and meet needs of diverse learners
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.

Practicum Student

University of Arizona
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.

Special Education Aide (SLD/ID/ED)

Mountain View High School
03.2020 - 05.2021
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Special Education Aide (ED)

Twin Peaks K-8 School
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student
    safety.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support
    to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education K-12

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
12.2025

Bachelor of Science - Mild-Moderate Disabilities

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05.2023

Skills

  • Positive Student Engagement
  • Student Needs Assessments
  • IEP Monitoring
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Positive Interactions
  • Diversity and Inclusion

Training, Testing, Certifications

  • Licensed Special Educator
  • Special Education NT601 - PASSED
  • Praxis #5511 - PASSED
  • Pearson Foundations of Reading - PASSED
  • Professional Development in the areas of Writing IEPs, Code of Ethics, Family/Community Engagement, R.I.S.E.
  • AED, First Aid, and CPR certified

Timeline

Special Education Resource Teacher

Crystal Hill Elementary
07.2023 - Current

Student Teacher

Senita Valley Elementary
01.2023 - 05.2023

Practicum Student

University of Arizona
08.2021 - 12.2022

Special Education Aide (SLD/ID/ED)

Mountain View High School
03.2020 - 05.2021

Special Education Aide (ED)

Twin Peaks K-8 School
09.2019 - 03.2020

Master of Science - Special Education K-12

Arkansas State University

Bachelor of Science - Mild-Moderate Disabilities

University of Arizona
Charity Hurst