ADRIENNE SKINNER MAYO
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Jolliff Middle School
01.2013 - Current
- Autism (LEAD), LD/ED in both self-contained and co-taught (inclusion) settings
Mental Health Technician
Barry Robinson Center
05.2018 - 06.2024
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Mental Health Clinician/Counselor
Bakers Homes/Estelle’s Place
01.2009 - 01.2017
Special Education Teacher
Hickory Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Autism (LEAD), LD/ED in both self-contained and co-taught (inclusion) settings
Youth Counselor
Norfolk: Parks & Recreation: After The Bell
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Responsible for tutoring/counseling students and keeping them actively engaged after school.
Special Education Teacher
Lafayette Winona Middle School
01.1995 - 01.2007
- Autism (LEAD), LD/ED in both self-contained and co-taught (inclusion) settings
SSG/MA1 Military Police: Master at Arms
U.S. Army/Navy Reserves
01.1988 - 01.2005
Therapeutic Foster Care Parent
Tidewater Regional Group home Commission
01.1990 - 01.2000
Operations Specialist V
NationsBank
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Responsible for merchant chargebacks and mediating disputes.
Manager/Accounting Clerk
Beauty Outlet
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Responsible for handling receipt of merchandise; supervising and scheduling of employees.
Administrative Assistant/Counselor
Tidewater Regional Group home Commission
01.1987 - 01.1990
Education
Masters - Educational Leadership
Regent University
01.2008
Teacher Certification - Special Education
NSU
01.1996
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Norfolk State University
01.1995
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
ACTIVITIES
Math/Science Tutorial Service Volunteer Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Barry Robinson Center
05.2018 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Jolliff Middle School
01.2013 - Current
Mental Health Clinician/Counselor
Bakers Homes/Estelle’s Place
01.2009 - 01.2017
Special Education Teacher
Hickory Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2013
Youth Counselor
Norfolk: Parks & Recreation: After The Bell
01.2006 - 01.2007
Special Education Teacher
Lafayette Winona Middle School
01.1995 - 01.2007
Operations Specialist V
NationsBank
01.1991 - 01.1994
Therapeutic Foster Care Parent
Tidewater Regional Group home Commission
01.1990 - 01.2000
Manager/Accounting Clerk
Beauty Outlet
01.1989 - 01.1990
SSG/MA1 Military Police: Master at Arms
U.S. Army/Navy Reserves
01.1988 - 01.2005
Administrative Assistant/Counselor
Tidewater Regional Group home Commission
01.1987 - 01.1990
Teacher Certification - Special Education
NSU
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Norfolk State University
Masters - Educational Leadership
Regent University
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