Rodney Lockridge
Dalon
Columbia,TN
Summary
Accomplished Education Specialist with 5 years of expertise in guiding child development by serving as inspirational figure and encouraging role model to students with diverse needs. Expert in leading and supporting children overcoming challenges by continually assessing students formally and informally, identifying behavior issues and adapting lessons in creative ways to highlight learning strengths. Committed to providing orderly atmosphere, calm environment, safety and structure in classroom while teaching children how to adapt to surroundings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Education Specialist
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Education Specialist
Chollas Mead Elementary School
San Diego, CA
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided instruction for students with learning disabilities grades K-5
- Co-taught in 4th and 5th grade classrooms
- Provided ELA, Math, SEL instruction
- Administered and proctored whole group and small group statewide assessments
- Case manager for 25 students with learning disabilities, emotional disorders, and behavior challenges
- Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations
- Complied with school board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations
- Increased participation and concentration while reinforcing classroom discipline by modeling acceptable behavior and respect for others.
- Met with parents and guardians to assist in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavior standards.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher
Columbia Central High School
Columbia, TN
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Worked with students who were diagnosed with learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioral disorders
- Also students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Co-taught in 9th grade inclusion English classroom with 30+ students collaborating on lesson plans, pulling small group of students, and teaching whole group
- Case manager for 20 Individualized Education plans (IEPs) for students with exceptionalities
- Ensured all teachers adhere to IEP and 504 accommodations through regular meetings,, communication with parents, monitoring students on their goals
- Provides research based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives with each student’s IEP
- Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques
- Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations
- Complies with school board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations
- Completes all district and state reporting requirements
- Experience using EasyCBM, Aimsweb, Edplan,EasyIEP, and Powerschool
- Employed various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals
Special Education Teacher
E.A. Cox Middle School
Columbia, TN
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Employed various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals
- Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises, or during school activities
- Schedule team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members in developing instructional goals and strategies
- Case manager for 25 Individualized Education plans (IEPs) for students with exceptionalities meeting 100% compliance in my first year as a special educator
- Ensured all teachers adhere to IEP and 504 accommodations through regular meetings,, communication with parents, monitoring students on their goals
- Co-taught 8th grade ELA collaborating on lesson plans, pulling small groups of students, and teaching the whole group
- Created and implemented a unit plan for 7th/8th grade resource ELA classroom and taught in the 7th/8th grade ELA resource classroom/
- Worked with students who were diagnosed with learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioral disorders
- Aught 7th/8th grade Response To Intervention class (RTI)
Assistant Coach Defensive Line
Columbia Central High School
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed position specific drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Promoted program and supported team alongside parent groups and student clubs.
- Built positive and productive relationships with parents of student athletes.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
Key Holder – Associate (Shift manager)
Sudsy’s Car Wash
Murfreesboro, TN
01.2012 - 11.2017
- Complete opening and closing duties, as applicable
- Monitor and resolve guest complaints and feedback in a timely manner
- Surpass guest expectations
- Participates in regular team meetings, including safety training, etc
- Comply with all Sudsy’s and common sense safety standards and procedures
- Keep site exceptionally clean, including, but not limited to, cleaning parking lot, emptying trash, hanging vacuum hoses, cleaning tunnel walls, sweeping, mopping and dusting reception area, halls and bathroom, organizing equipment room, washing windows, etc
- Eadership/Involvement
Assistant Coach Defensive Line
Spring Hill High School
01.2014 - 01.2016
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 08.2012 - 12.2014
Master of Arts - Education of Individuals With Autism
Brandman University
Irvine, CA 10.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sports Administration
Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN 08.2010 - 05.2012
Skills
Conflict resolution techniques
Student records management
Lesson Planning
Group and individual instruction
Special education
Classroom management
Student counseling
Student-centered learning
Test Proctoring
Secondary education
Special Needs Students
Differentiated instruction
Social-Emotional Learning training
RTI familiarity
Student engagement
Timeline
Education Specialist
San Diego Unified School District
07.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Education of Individuals With Autism
Brandman University
10.2019 - Current
Education Specialist
Chollas Mead Elementary School
06.2019 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
Columbia Central High School
06.2018 - 12.2018
Special Education Teacher
E.A. Cox Middle School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Coach Defensive Line
Columbia Central High School
01.2016 - 01.2018
Assistant Coach Defensive Line
Spring Hill High School
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor’s of Science - Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies
Middle Tennessee State University
08.2012 - 12.2014
Key Holder – Associate (Shift manager)
Sudsy’s Car Wash
01.2012 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Sports Administration
Cumberland University
08.2010 - 05.2012