Motivated and committed educator with over 20 years of experience dedicated to serving students, teachers, parents and the community utilizing excellent communication skills while offering transformational leadership to enhance student learning and promote professional growth.
Core Qualifications
Experience working with students with disabilities
Effectively work with parents
Effective listening
Differentiated instruction
Clear public speaking skills
Teacher training and development
Master scheduling for Students with Disabilities
Achievements
Chaired
Monitored
Trained
Implement
Professional Experience
2013 to Current
Lead Teacher for Special EducationSahuarita Unified School District – Sahuarita, AZ,
Assess student performance, conducts eligibility meetings, and chair Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings
Complete and maintain federal, state and local documentation for maximum class size, Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), December 1 Counts and other required reports
Consult and collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals regarding student performance and educational programming for students with special needs
Support classroom teachers by providing strategies to increase student access to the general curriculum, promote positive student behavior, and improve student achievement
Observe teachers and give feedback regarding classroom instruction and behavior supports
Facilitates and provides specialized expertise in instructional and behavioral support for students with disabilities
Assist in legal matters, when requested, related to students with disabilities
2006 to 2013
Special Education TeacherSahuarita Unified School District – Sahuarita, AZ,
Served as Department Chairperson for Special Education- facilitate meetings, assist with FTE, liaison between support teacher, classroom teachers, and assistant principal for special education
LEA representative in IEP meetings
Mild Intellectual Disabilities classroom teacher serving students with Mild, Moderate, and Severe Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Orthopedic Impairment, Hearing Impairments, and Traumatic Brain Injury
Performed all duties and responsibilities as set forth the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and school and county administrators
Assisted administratively as needed when administrators are absent; Teach all academic subjects and life skills curriculum
Planned Community Based Instruction trips
Administer Georgia Alternative Assessment
Consistently and effectively communicated with parents, teachers, and other stakeholders to support students' needs
2001 to 2006
Special Education TeacherSahuarita Unified School District – Sahuarita, AZ,
Special Education inter-related and self-contained teacher serving students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities, Other Health Impairments, and Emotional and Behavior Disorders
Taught all academic subjects to students in a self-contained setting and science in the co-teaching setting
Assisted with student schedules as necessary
Liaison for students attending Warren Technical and Stone Mountain High School
Co-Coordinated Career Day
1997 to 2001
Special Education TeacherAlbany Charter School Network – Apex, NC,
Special Education classroom teacher in a Developmental Learning Class Serving students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities, Other Health Impairments, and Emotional and Behavior Disorders, Autism, Visual Impairments and Traumatic Brain Injury
Taught all academic subjects to students in a self-contained setting
Career Day and SACS committee member
Co-Chairperson Student Achievement Committee
1988 to 1997
ParaprofessionalDeKalb County Schools – City, STATE,
Education and Training
Expected in 2011
Master of Arts: Leadership Luther Rice Seminary/University - Lithonia, GA GPA: Leadership
Expected in 2009
Master of Divinity: Luther Rice Seminary/University - Lithonia, GA GPA:
Expected in 2004
: Supervision and Administration Endorsement Jacksonville State University - Jacksonville, AL GPA: Supervision and Administration Endorsement
Expected in 2001
: Education Clark Atlanta University - Atlanta, GA GPA: Education Exceptional Education
Expected in 2000
Master of Arts Degree: Exceptional Education Clark Atlanta University - Atlanta, GA GPA: Exceptional Education
Expected in 1995
Bachelor of Science Degree: Psychology Georgia State University - Atlanta, GA GPA: Psychology
Certifications
SRL: Educational Leadership Tier II
SRL: Director of Special Education
SRT: Early Childhood Education(P-5)
SRT: SP ED Behavior Disorders (P-12) Consultative
SRT: SP ED General Curriculum (P-12) Consultative
SRT: SP ED Language Arts Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
SRT: SP ED Math Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
SRT: SP ED Reading Cognitive Level (P-5)
SRT: SP ED Science Cognitive Level(P-5, 4-8)
SRT: SP ED Social Science Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
Community Involvement
Affiliations
DeKalb County School District Assistant Principal Academy
DeKalb County Lead Teacher for Special Education Training
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