Proactive, Creative Training and Development Manager of 6+ years with extensive leadership experience in staff development, process and productivity improvements, performance management and curriculum design.
Skills
Learning & Development Program Creation
Learning & Development Program Implementation
Virtual Events
E-Learning Platforms
Digital Content Creation Tools
LMS Systems
Data Analytics
Cross-Functional Teamwork
Purchasing & Vendor Communication
Education
Brooklyn CollegeBrooklyn, NY, Expected in – –Masters of Science-Educational Leadership: - GPA:
Long Island UniversityBrooklyn, NY, Expected in – –Masters of Science-Teaching Urban Adolescents : - GPA:
Howard UniversityWashington, D.C., Expected in – –Bachelors of Arts-TV Production: - GPA:
Certifications
Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator (2013)
LinkedIn Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/LalikaClaire
Work History
Nashua School District - Special Education Teacher & Case Manager Nashua, NH, 08/2020 - Current
Collaborate with General Education Co-Teacher to design and implement engaging and culturally relevant daily lesson plans and differentiated presentation materials to meet the needs of students of various learning abilities
Evaluated the effectiveness of content and content delivery to strategize offerings to increase impact.
Successfully engaged with students, staff, and parents via Microsoft Teams to facilitate a synchronous learning environment, team-building with colleagues, and host efficient Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings
Synthesize and disseminate intricate and nuanced results of administered educational assessments for students, families, and staff
Nashua School District - Special Education Teacher & Case Manager Nashua, NH, 01/2017 - 07/2020
Established, developed, cultivated, and managed partnerships with various community stakeholders and school-based stakeholders so as to ensure a long-term relationship that supports current and future students with essential programming
Founder and Program Lead for the Queens of Collegiate mentoring program, which serves young ladies and gender nonconforming students in 9th-12th grades
Managed timelines, budgets, materials, and content
Advocated and secured the use of digital platforms that gave students access to curriculum and support resources, while streamlining grading and storing content and facilitating the use of learning materials for staff
Facilitated grade team and special education department training on the use of Google Classroom and other Google tools that could be used for efficient instruction and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) case management
Achieved 100% college acceptance to two or more universities coaching a caseload of 15 students through the college application process. Guided students through applying for scholarships resulting in over $100,000 in scholarship funding
Provided training and instruction surrounding digital literacy and job readiness skills to parents that were unemployed and/or underemployed. Updated parents on job openings and assist in the resume writing process
Oxon Hill High School - Special Education English Teacher & Case Manager City, STATE, 08/2015 - 01/2017
Instrumental in designing virtual lessons using Schoology, Google Classroom, and Microsoft products to assist with learning and building digital literacy
Effectively managed individualized learning goals of a caseload of 15 students by supporting all students in attaining at least one level of mastery towards their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals
Engaged in self-reflective practices to ensure continuous growth professionally and academic growth for students
PS/MS 165 Global Scholars Academy - Self-Contained Special Education Teacher City, STATE, 09/2014 - 06/2015
Created a positive, achievement-oriented, and culturally inclusive learning environment spanning all subject areas for a self-contained class of 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade special education students
Built and maintained relationships with parents through weekly contact, reported student progress and behavior
Served on Response To Intervention (RTI) team, which collaborated with administration to create a school-wide intervention plan and structure
Analyzed academic data to develop Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for all caseload students and utilized evidence-based interventions to support students in achieving their goals
Company Name - Special Education Coordinator & Leadership Team City, State, 07/2013 - 06/2014
Performed an integral role in the coaching and supervision of special education staff (in-house and external service providers), addressing relevant local, state, and federal regulations governing students with disabilities
Operated as a main contributor on the Leadership Team by monitoring expenses and suggesting cost-effective alternatives while creating quarterly and annual budgets
Developing and implementing effective policies for operational procedures for the Special Education Department
Assisted in monitoring achievement, climate, and satisfaction data to assure that the learning environment produced results consistent with the mission, vision, and goals of the organization
Company Name - Special Education Teacher/Evaluation Specialist City, State, 06/2007 - 08/2013
Designed and implemented differentiated curriculum that addressed the needs of all learning styles
Facilitated staff professional development workshops on special education reforms, services, instruction, and associated technology
Served as a member of the School Leadership Team (SLT) and assisted with the creation of the BCAM High School Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP)
Proactively assisted with sourcing and on-boarding of highly qualified teachers via membership on the staff-led hiring committee and serving as a mentor for new teachers
Participated in BCAM Critical Friends protocol, providing collegial observation and feedback to enhance teaching and learning within the organization
Developed programs and activities to create a strong learning culture grounded in college preparation and awareness as head of the School Culture Committee and College Committee
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