Talented Special Education Teacher and Advisor and team leader offering 13 years of success in Special Education environments. Strategic thinker with proficiency in compliance with state and federal regulations governing Special Education. Designed and coordinated district-wide staff development and training activities for the purpose of implementing professional development activities in addition to ILL certification.
Skills
Assessing students
Student encouragement
Student development evaluation
Staff development and training
Student progress reporting
Student inclusion
Tracking student progress
Supervising students
Federal Student Aid policies
Student assessments
Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills
Exceptional time management skills
Education
Union University School of EducationGermantown, TNExpected in 2018 ā āED.S:Instructional Leadership, Administration and Supervision - GPA:
University of Memphis School of EducationMemphis, TNExpected in 2009 ā āMasters of Arts:Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education - GPA:
Delta State UniversityCleveland, MSExpected in 2005 ā āBachelor of Science:Social Work - GPA:
Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Pearl High SchoolPearl, MississippiExpected in 2001 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Certifications
ILL ADMINISTRATOR
O LICENSURE NUMBER 000507272
SPECIAL EDUCATION MODERATE TO SEVERE DISABILITIES K-12
CPI (CRISIS PREVENTION)
ļ¼ CPR
TENNESSEE
o SPECIAL EDUCATION
Work History
St. Mary's County Public Schools - Exceptional Student Advisor Leonardtown, MD, 08/2018 - Current
Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests for 20 schools
Pointed students to relevant information about academic and personal support services available on campus
Works directly with teachers and staff to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing Special Education (SPED) programs and services
Oversees implementation of Individualized Education Program (IEPS), Response to Interventions (RTI) and eligibility requirements
Reviews the Charter Schoolās School Improvement Plans (SIP) to ensure completion and implementation for over 500 students
Works collaboratively with other professionals and management representatives in the Exceptional Children/Academic Office to achieve a system-wide result
Formulates local targets, goals, and activities that are in sync with and support broader goals and objectives
Assists the development of a departmental budget; presents, and defends program budget requirements as it applies to the Exceptional Children/Academic Office. Oversees and submit program expenditures and prepares financial forms and reports
Guides preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and correspondence related to assigned service, activities, and operations. Provides for appropriate research and compiles reports.
St. Mary's County Public Schools - Special Education Teacher Leonardtown, MD, 08/2016 - 05/2018
(instructional leader intern, Serve as an active member of the School Leadership Team
Assist the principal in planning and implementing a professional development/growth program for teachers and staff
Facilitate Professional Development of functional skills teachers
Interpret and enforce school and school division policies and regulations
Assist in reporting and monitoring student attendance
Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body; deal with special cases as necessary
Assist teachers in evaluating methods and materials and developing effective learning plans and classroom management techniques
Serve as acting administration in the absence of the principal/assistant principal
Identify the special needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of school system specialists as required
Assist in planning and implementation of a systematic method of supervising instructional program through the use of learning walks, observations, documentations, and follow-up conferences
Assist in coordination of TN-Ready state testing, scheduling, test handling, procedure and protocols
Conduct IEP meetings with parents and staff to assist in facilitating appropriate programs and services for individual students
Shares information with staff regarding best practices in special education
Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Worked with average of 20 students per class
SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS - Special Education Teacher City, STATE, 08/2007 - 05/2016
Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of 100 mentally and physically disabled students
Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures
Differentiate Instruction using supports
Administer formal and informal assessments to special education students to determine areas of need
Review referral data such as psychological reports, history, assessments, etc to determine appropriate services required to meet students needs
Confer with general education teachers regarding all educational, social, and emotional needs of student
Plan, develop, and implement individual programs for each student and review with parents, administrators, and teachers
Organizer of Community Based Instruction trips for special education students
Design appropriate teaching strategies, materials, and lesson plans for students/groups
Prepare timely interventions and progress reports and continue ongoing monitoring and assessment
Accommodate and modify appropriately to meet needs of diverse learners
Prepare schedules for special education teachers and assistants to appropriately service needs of all students
Develop and implement Behavioral Plans, when necessary
Maintain accurate and complete records in compliance with school district regulations and legal requirements
Maintain current knowledge of special education best practices and trends
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
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