Cindy V. Faller
cindyfaller@gmail.com ** P.O. Box 27385 ** Knoxville, TN 37927
(865) 963-5074
Personal Statistics
· Farragut High School 1994
· University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1999
Bachelors of Science, Recreation Therapy
Bachelors of Science, Recreation Therapy
· Western Carolina University, 2007
Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education
Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education
Experience
Special Education Teacher – Knox County Schools, Knoxville, TN -
August 2009 to Present
Knoxville Adaptive Education CenterAugust 2009 to Present
Tutor – Huntington Learning Center, Knoxville, TN
Special Education Teacher – Anderson County Schools, Clinton, TN -
August 2008 to May 2009
Clinton Middle School
Special Education Teacher – Buncombe County Schools, Asheville, NC -
January 2006 to May 2008W.W. Estes Elementary School and Glen Arden Elementary School
Work Related Activities
ü Develop and teach lesson plans for high school courses that incorporate various accommodations to meet the needs of students with emotional disturbance and various co-occurring disabilities in high school subjects including English, Pre-Algebra, Ecology, Biology, World Geography, U.S. History, Forensics Science, Geometry, Contemporary Issues, and Life Skills.
ü Develop and teach lesson plans for elementary and middle school students with moderate cognitive disabilities in a self-contained classroom.
ü Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEP) in conjunction with team members that include students and their family.
ü Monitor progress in classes as well as on personal goals as dictated by IEPs.
ü Participate in collaborative planning with other high school teachers to develop vertically organized curriculum mapping.
ü Monitor student progress on their IEPs by taking data and developing progress reports throughout the school year.
Additional Work Experience
Graduate Assistant – Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
August 2004 to December 2005Graduate Assistant – Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
Case Manager – Smoky Mountain Counseling Center, Sylva, NC
March 2003 to August 2004Qualifications & Professional Organizations
· Tennessee Teaching License – Current
· Member of Knox County Education Association, Tennessee Education Association, and National Education Association
Activities & Interests
· Volunteer – Young Williams Animal Center
· Volunteer - Human Animal Bond in Tennessee
· Working with horses to develop emotional intelligence and self-awareness
· Dave Ramsey – Money Make Over
References
Donna Connors - Teacher Mentor - Knox County Schools -
(865) 661-9699 Donna.Connors@knoxschools.org
Gwen Minshew - Teacher, Knox County Schools -
(865) 909-9020 Gwen.Minshew@knoxschools.rog
Stacey Ousley-Phillips – Teacher, Knox County Schools –
(865) 963-5594 stace1290@yahoo.com
Peg Hightower - Guidance Counselor, Knox County Schools
(865) 414-4894
