Margie A Busbey
@margieabusbey
Experienced special education teacher focused on inclusive instruction and student growth.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced special education teacher with decades of elementary and secondary classroom experience, holding P-12 Special Education and multiple state teaching certifications. I design differentiated instruction, implement IEPs, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve student comprehension, social-emotional learning, and parent engagement.
I have a track record of building positive classroom climates through clear expectations and SEL integration, and I bring strong organizational skills and counseling-informed support to help diverse learners succeed across grade levels.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
High School Special Education Teacher
Pulaski County Special School District
Nov 2024 - Jun 2025 (7 months)
Increased parent engagement and improved student comprehension by implementing differentiated instruction and SEL activities, while collaborating on interdisciplinary lesson plans and strengthening classroom management.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Little Rock School District
Aug 2022 - Aug 2022 (0 months)
Delivered resource and inclusion services across multiple schools, executing individualized education plans and supporting academic and social-emotional growth for elementary students.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Little Rock School District
Aug 2021 - May 2022 (9 months)
Provided Title I resource instruction and supports at St. Theresa Catholic School, focusing on targeted interventions to improve elementary student achievement.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Little Rock School District
Aug 2020 - May 2021 (9 months)
Served as resource teacher at Fulbright Elementary, delivering individualized supports and instructional strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Little Rock School District
Mar 2020 - May 2020 (2 months)
Provided short-term resource services across Terry and McDermott Elementary, focusing on targeted interventions to support student needs during the spring term.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Little Rock School District
Aug 2019 - Mar 2020 (7 months)
Taught inclusion resource math at Pinnacle View Middle School and supported elementary special education needs, implementing strategies to improve math comprehension.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Pulaski County Special School District
Aug 2017 - Aug 2019 (2 years)
Delivered special education instruction at Baker and Lawson Elementary, managing self-contained classrooms and supporting individual student progress.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Pulaski County Special School District
Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year)
Provided special education services at Baker and Chenal Elementary schools, focusing on individualized supports and classroom instruction for elementary students.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
North Little Rock School District
Jan 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years 7 months)
Led a K-3 self-contained special education classroom at Seventh Street Elementary, delivering comprehensive instruction and counseling-informed supports.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
North Little Rock School District
Aug 2013 - Jan 2014 (5 months)
Taught 10th grade special education at North Little High School, adapting curriculum and supports for secondary learners.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
North Little Rock School District
Aug 2012 - May 2013 (9 months)
Served as 3rd grade teacher at Pike View Elementary, providing classroom instruction and special education supports within K-5 setting.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
North Little Rock School District
Aug 2011 - Aug 2012 (1 year)
Managed a K-2 self-contained special education class at Glenview Elementary, focusing on foundational skills and individualized learning plans.
Elementary Teacher
Holy Rosary School
Aug 1999 - Jun 2010 (10 years 10 months)
Taught 4th and 5th grades over an 11-year tenure, delivering curriculum, classroom management, and student development supports.
Substitute Teacher
Shelby County Schools
Oct 1998 - Mar 1999 (5 months)
Served as interim substitute for 3rd grade, maintaining classroom continuity and delivering planned instruction.
Elementary Teacher
Pulaski County Special School District
Aug 1988 - Feb 1998 (9 years 6 months)
Taught 4th grade and 2nd grade, and completed graduate coursework in elementary counseling while serving as a full-time counselor and classroom teacher.
Elementary Teacher
Catholic Diocese of Little Rock
Jul 1986 - Jul 1988 (2 years)
Taught 5th and 6th grade math and social studies, delivering subject-specific instruction and managing classroom learning.
Elementary Teacher
Ashdown Public Schools
Jul 1985 - Jul 1986 (1 year)
Taught 4th grade all subjects in a regular classroom setting, managing instruction and student development.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Central Arkansas
Additional Licensure Plan (ALP), Special Education
Completed an Additional Licensure Plan (ALP) in Special Education with P-12 certification in March 2012.
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in May 1985.
University of Central Arkansas
Graduate coursework (21 hours), Elementary Counseling
1991 -
Completed 21 graduate credit hours in Elementary Counseling.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Graduate coursework (3 hours), Elementary Counseling
1990 -
Completed 3 graduate credit hours in Elementary Counseling.
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