Qualified education professional with history in education and dedication to school performance, teacher training and student success. Attentive to pulse of school to proactively manage negative trends and recognize success in teachers and methods. Hands-on in mentoring teachers and supporting students.
Skills
Flexibility and Adaptability
Instructional Methods Development
Complex Problem Solving
Organizational Leadership
Training Curricula Development
Program Evaluation
Stakeholder Collaboration
Interpersonal Communication
Experience
IEP Coordinator, 09/2021 - Current Arrow Child And Family Ministries – Beaumont, TX,
Provide technical and content training to all IEP writing staff and staff involved in developing transition plans on the MD and DC IEP systems,
Supervise the development of all IEPs, making recommendations for revisions to maintain compliance and to meet the individual needs of students
Maintain students’ files, related to the IEP and IEP related documents, in inspection-ready condition at all times in order for The Foundation Schools to remain in compliance in all areas according to federal, state, and district regulations
Demonstrate knowledge of current special education regulations and guidelines, and identify changes to those regulations; communicate to the Education Director(s) and Principal those changes to ensure that The Foundation School's policies and procedures align with current regulations
Determined student eligibility for special education in collaboration with student, parents and general staff.
Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Coordinates with staff in an effort to program for success for all students. Assists Academic Coordinator in developing and monitoring individual transition plans.
Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
Maintain positive and professional working relationships with all local school system representatives and demonstrate knowledge of all educational interventions, resources, and special programming, and provide accurate updates of this information to the local school systems’ representatives
Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
Worked closely with team members to deliver requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Interventionist, Special Education Teacher, 08/2019 - 09/2021 Albany Charter School Network – Alameda, CA,
Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
Eliminated learning gaps and instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
Selected interventions most appropriate to individual students and laid out treatment plan.
Participated in week-long intensive literacy training.
Provided training to colleagues on IEP development.
Formed, facilitated, and led student group through new establishment of STEM program and club while mentoring individual learners.
Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
Coordinated materials and instructional plans for immersive activities exploring concepts.
Conferred with colleagues to support needs of students with individualized educational plans.
Kept abreast of technological advances and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of middle school students.
Special Educator, 08/2016 - 06/2018 Lakeland Elementary-Middle School – City, STATE,
Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
Modified general education curriculum to deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Education and Training
Master of Science: Education, Expected in 05/2019 - Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore, MD GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Family Science, Expected in 05/2016 - University of Maryland - College Park - College Park, MD GPA:
Certifications
Advanced Professional Certificate I – General Elementary & Special Education
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