Roxanne Stanton, NBCT
Clinton,MS
Summary
Experienced Special Educator with 13 years in public and private schools, specializing in inclusive learning environments. Skilled in neurodivergence and behavior management, with a track record of developing tailored educational strategies that enhance student success. Committed to advocating for diverse learners and collaborating with families and professionals to build supportive educational experiences.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Special Education Inclusion
Clinton Park Elementary
01.2020 - Current
- Developed Individualized Education Plans and aligned with state standards.
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Designed customized lesson plans incorporating multi-sensory teaching techniques, differentiated instruction and individualized support.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to integrate students into mainstream classrooms and modify lesson plans and assessments.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, adjusting instructional approaches accordingly.
- Mentored new special education teachers on best practices for inclusion strategies.
- Managed a caseload of students with varying disabilities, effectively balancing individual needs while maintaining high expectations for academic achievement.
- Advocated for appropriate accommodations and modifications during standardized testing, enabling accurate assessment of special education students'' abilities.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents and other stakeholders, providing regular updates on student progress and achievements.
- Developed and implemented data-driven intervention strategies to address specific learning gaps among special education students.
- Evaluated and created instructional materials for appropriateness based on individual student needs, ensuring effective curriculum implementation.
- Provided ongoing feedback and guidance to general education teachers on accommodating diverse learners in their classrooms, ensuring inclusive practices.
Teacher, Special Education/Early Oral Intervention for D/HH
Magnolia Speech School
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Developed Service Plans coordinating MS state standards with curricula in math, reading, social skills, science, social sciences, communication, and motor skills.
- Provided developmentally appropriate, diversified, language-based instruction for a diverse population.
- Provided daily hearing checks for hearing technologies.
- Remained up to date on hearing assessments and best practices regarding early oral intervention.
- Regularly gave assessments in language development and auditory skills development.
- Developed relationships with parents and trained them in the early oral intervention method for speech acquisition.
- Supervised graduate students in classroom practicum.
Teacher Assistant, Special Education
Magnolia Speech School
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Facilitated small group and individual sessions to reinforce speech and language skills among students with communication challenges.
- Implemented sensory breaks throughout the day for students needing additional support managing emotions or self-regulation challenges.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs and oversaw students in teacher's absence.
- Monitored student and interacted in the classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Education
Master of Science - Early Oral Intervention for Deaf/Hard of Hearing
University of Southern Mississippi
01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Hearing Sciences
Delta State University
01.2005
Skills
- Classroom leadership
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Curriculum implementation
- Data-driven instruction
- Behavior intervention
- Parent engagement
- Personalized learning
- Student engagement
- Child development
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
- Data-informed teaching
Certification
- National Board Certification 2024 Exceptional Needs Specialist, Mild/Moderate 5-21+
- Class AA Teaching License State of MS Endorsements: 209, 221, 910
- Behavior Support Team 2003-present Clinton Park Elementary
- Teacher of the Month Feb 2023/April 2022 Clinton Park Elementary
- Character Strong National Conference 2023
- Seclusion and Restraint Training 2023/2026 MSU Extension/SMART Prevention
Timeline
Teacher, Special Education Inclusion
Clinton Park Elementary
01.2020 - Current
Teacher, Special Education/Early Oral Intervention for D/HH
Magnolia Speech School
01.2012 - 01.2020
Teacher Assistant, Special Education
Magnolia Speech School
01.2009 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Early Oral Intervention for Deaf/Hard of Hearing
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Hearing Sciences
Delta State University