LISA ANN REDD
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inclusion/Resource Teacher
Beechwood
Vicksburg, MS
08.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with educators to implement effective teaching strategies.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust instruction.
- Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student''s unique needs and abilities.
Self-contained Special Education Teacher
Morton Elementary
Morton, MS
08.2016 - 05.2024
- Developed and Implemented Individualized Education Plans for each student
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom engagement and learning.
- Taught K4th students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Mendenhall Elementary
Mendenhall, MS
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Taught functional and academic skills to preschoolers
- Implemented classroom management plan
- Developed and Implemented Individualized Education Plans for each student
Special Education Teacher
Collins Elementary School
Collins, MS
08.2007 - 05.2011
- Collaborated with first, third, and fourth-grade classrooms as an inclusion teacher
- Taught readiness skills to preschoolers with diverse needs
- Implemented classroom management plan
- Taught language arts and math to eleven students ranging from grades K-4th with diverse disabilities
Resource Teacher
Sherman Avenue Elementary
Vicksburg, MS
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Developed a token economy system for the classroom
- Taught Reading, Language and Math to eight students in 1st-4th grade with learning disabilities
- Tutored kindergarten students
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Threadgill Elementary
Greenwood, MS
08.2001 - 05.2004
- Developed and implemented an individualized education program for each special needs child
- Taught school readiness skills to preschoolers with a wide range of disabilities
- Monitored children during recess and naptime
Education
MS in Education - Special Education
University of Southern Mississippi
05.2007
BS in Education - Special Education
University of Southern Mississippi
05.2001
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft software
- Highly skilled at active listening, reading body language, and communicating effectively
- Classroom accommodations
- De-escalation techniques
- Differentiated instruction
- Multisensory instruction
Certification
- Mississippi Teaching Certification
- Special Education K-12
- Endorsements: 221, 222, & 910
Accomplishments
Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi 2016
Published Author
Timeline
Inclusion/Resource Teacher
Beechwood
08.2025 - Current
Self-contained Special Education Teacher
Morton Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2024
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Mendenhall Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2016
Special Education Teacher
Collins Elementary School
08.2007 - 05.2011
Resource Teacher
Sherman Avenue Elementary
08.2004 - 05.2005
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Threadgill Elementary
08.2001 - 05.2004
BS in Education - Special Education
University of Southern Mississippi
MS in Education - Special Education
University of Southern Mississippi