Alicia Halicks

Seasoned Special Education Administrator with a background in managing and improving special education programs. Possess strong leadership skills, coupled with the ability to implement effective special education strategies. Skilled in working closely with staff members, parents, and students to create supportive learning environments. Past roles have involved significant improvements in student outcomes, and fostering inclusive educational settings.

• Georgia Certification Educational Leadership Tier 1 Certification, 06/2023 & 12/2024
• Georgia Certification Early Childhood Education (P-5), 06/2013
• Georgia Certification Biology (6-12), 06/2023
• Georgia Certification Reading (P-12), 06/2023
• Georgia Certification Special Education General Curriculum Consultative (P-12), 06/2013
• Georgia Certification Special Education Cognitive Level (P-5; 4-8; 6-12) - Reading, Science, 06/2013
• Georgia Certification Special Education Cognitive Level (P-5; 4-8) Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, 06/2013

• Support & Services Administrator, 07/2016, 05/2018, Cobb County School District - Eastvalley Elementary, Marietta, GA, Advocated for my students to ensure they received the services they required to learn and grow academically, socially, & emotionally. All students showed growth in reading, math, or both., Developed and presented professional development presentations for local school team meetings., Collaborated with Cobb County District colleagues to present to whole staff meetings to provide background on Autism, Behavior, Brain development, & Communication., Provided hands-on teacher and student support through observations and modeling strategies within classrooms (general education, inclusion, and self-contained units)., Collaborated to create special education & school schedules. (creative scheduling - K1 inclusion), Created and distributed a Special Education Resource via OneNote and Microsoft Teams to organize resources and communication., Identified areas of need in the Response to Instruction & Intervention (RTI2) process through observation, collaboration, and experience., Developed a more efficient RTI2 process through collaboration, open communication, and clear goal-setting. (process change & management), Focused on the small group special education resource setting to meet the needs of the students., Implemented System 44 in a small group (3rd-5th grade) & co-taught setting (3rd grade) & continued with the same students in 4th grade. This group had 1.7 years of growth in 1 year., Implemented iRead in a small group setting (2nd-3rd grade). This group had 1.8 years of growth in 1 year., All IEP, re-determination, and eligibility meetings were held on time. All deadlines were met., Collaborated with the team to continuously improve our practices and do what our students need., Communicated with the Principal and appropriate District leadership staff to apprise them of activities, situations, and developments in regard to Special Education and Teaching and Learning Support and Specialized Services., Assisted in the supervision, observation, and professional learning of Teaching and Learning Support and Specialized Services staff., Assisted with directing and improving teaching and learning for students with disabilities., Provided hands-on support for teachers and students in planning, creating, accommodating, and modifying lessons for both the general education and alternative curriculum, implementing strategies both academic and behavioral in nature, modeled strategies in classrooms, talked through scenarios with teachers to help find solutions that would best serve our students., Assisted with the organization and implementation of staff development for Teaching and Learning Support and Specialized Supported staff., Assisted in the supervision of extracurricular programs, safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of students., Assisted with the administration and supervision of the total school program in accordance with applicable regulations., Applied appropriate knowledge and application of rules and regulations pertaining to Special Education Services and served as the liaison for Response to Intervention., Collected and monitored disciplinary data and coordinated Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDR) for students with disabilities., Scheduled and ran MDR meetings as needed., Wrote eligibility reports and ran eligibility meetings in collaboration with the special education team and in accordance with applicable regulations., Assisted the Principal with ensuring compliance with Teaching and Learning Support and Specialized Services., Participated in Professional Learning Communities (PLC)., Negotiated strategic action plans to achieve individual goals., Facilitated the development of IEPs for students with disabilities and ensured that IEPs were implemented, monitored, and reviewed., Guided and assisted teachers with compiling, maintaining, and submitting all required records., Monitored and addressed performance data related to students with disabilities., Communicated effectively with Special Education Services to parents and staff members.
• Experienced Special Education Teacher - 6th Grade Special Education Team Lead, 08/2021, current, Cobb County School District - Tapp Middle School, Powder Springs, GA, Taught 6th grade inclusion Reading, Social Studies, and Science., Planned, created, and presented lessons according to Common Core Standards, GA Performance Standards, and student's IEPs., Assessed student achievement based upon Common Core Standards, GA Performance Standards, and student's IEP criteria., Special education team 6th grade lead., Participated in Professional Learning Communities (PLC) (Team Meetings, PBIS, PD)., Negotiated strategic action plans to achieve individual goals., Maintains effective classroom management and discipline and creates engaging lessons., Integrated technology in the delivery of educational needs for students in a variety of settings., Participated in weekly/monthly PLC meetings to analyze data, assess instruction, and plan creative, hands-on lessons to further students' understanding of Reading, Social Studies, and Science content., Scheduled and led meetings for parents and peers. (in-person and via Zoom & Teams), Successful communication amongst students, parents, peers, and administration., Analyzed information to develop eligibilities, Individual Education Plans (IEP), & positive support plans., Collect, monitor, and analyze data to assess the performance of students and adjust as needed., Differentiated instruction for students in my classrooms., Assisted with FTE count., Mentored new and experienced teachers., Established behavior management plan for the classrooms., PBIS Data Team lead, 6th grade special education team lead, Mentored New Special Education teachers, Collaborate cross-curricularly to help 6th grade and Tapp obtain STEM certification, Collaborate and support students and teachers with strategies for struggling students (behavior and academics)
• Experienced Special Education Teacher - Team Lead, 07/2018, 02/2021, Cobb County School District - Vaughan Elementary, Powder Springs, GA, Taught 2nd-grade inclusion virtually through Zoom and a proprietary LMS called CTLS based on EdIncite. I also completed hours of professional development to further my understanding., Taught K, 2nd, & 4th Grade Inclusion and K, 1st, & 5th Small Group Resource., Planned, created, and presented lessons according to Common Core Standards, GA Performance Standards, and student's IEPs., Assessed student achievement based upon Common Core Standards, GA Performance Standards, and student's IEP criteria., Case manager for assigned students, usually by grade level., Case manager for complex cases involving advocates., Special education team lead., Participated in Professional Learning Communities (PLC) (Team Meetings, PBIS, Tech, PD)., Negotiated strategic action plans to achieve individual goals., Maintains effective classroom management and discipline and creates engaging lessons., Integrated technology in the delivery of educational needs for students in a variety of settings., Participated in weekly/monthly PLC meetings to analyze data, assess instruction, and plan creative, hands-on lessons to further students' understanding of Math, Reading, and Language Arts content., Scheduled and led meetings for parents and peers. (in-person and via Zoom & Teams), Successful communication amongst students, parents, peers, and administration., Analyzed information to develop eligibilities, Individual Education Plans (IEP), & positive support plans., Collected data to assess the performance of students., Differentiated instruction for students in my classrooms., Assisted with FTE count., Mentored new and experienced teachers., Mentored others with strategies for Response to Intervention in their classrooms., Established behavior management plan for the classroom., Took data with fidelity to collaborate and conduct a Functional Behavioral Analysis., Guided administration through Manifest Determination Review (MDR) meetings., Completed Communication Audit of School which was used by the incoming new administration to identify areas that needed improvement as requested., Presented the idea to pair Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through the Zones of Regulation with the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework to teach students how to begin to self-regulate in response to student need., Created and piloted the SEL/PBIS program in my co-taught classroom, helped to implement it school-wide., Mentored New and Experienced Teachers (Special Education and General Education).
• Special Education Teacher, 09/2013, 05/2016, Cobb County School District - Eastvalley Elementary, Marietta, GA, Taught 2nd, 3rd & 5th Grade Inclusion and 1st Grade Small Group Resource., Planned, created, & presented lessons, and assessed student achievement according to Common Core, GA Performance Standards, and student's IEPs., Case manager for assigned students, usually by grade level., Case manager for complex cases involving advocates and lawyers., Collaborated with teachers and staff., Wrote IEPs and Eligibility Reports using Goal view., Conducted IEP and Eligibility Meetings., Attended RTI meetings to provide strategies to use during the RTI process., Data Collection., Took data with fidelity to collaborate and conduct a Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBA)., Successful communication amongst students, parents, peers, and administration., Analyzed information to develop eligibilities, Individual Education Plans (IEP), & positive support plans., Differentiated instruction for students in my classrooms., Worked with administration and team to create special education schedules for next year., Mentored new special education teachers., Collaborated with teachers, staff, and county personnel., Created individualized 'Student Toolbox' resources to promote independence., Created and distributed a Special Education Resource via OneNote to organize resources and communication.
• Home raising my family, 03/2005, 09/2013
• Documentation Specialist/ Quality Assurance Systems Compliance Auditor, 10/2000, 03/2005, Barry Callebaut, Pennsauken, NJ, Experience in Total Quality Management using Continuous Improvement and ISO., Performed monthly GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) audits., Reviews production HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) sheets., Member of the GMP Committee and co-developed and implemented GMP Training Programs., ISO 9001:2000 trained & performed ISO (International Organization for Standardization) audits and generated ISO audit reports., Issued and followed up on Corrective Actions Requests when necessary both internally and with vendors., Achieved and maintained customer loyalty by forging long-term relationships based on prompt and courteous service and the timely resolution of issues., Developed work instructions manual and training materials for the multiple departments., Maintains records of internal corrective actions issued., Co-developed and implemented the production auditing program., Documentation and auditing of incoming goods based on corporate procedures., Evaluation of the biological and chemical analyses for raw materials., Generation of Certificate of Analyses for logistics via SAP., Co-author SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) for raw materials., Provides and maintains reports to advise Quality Assurance., Performs analysis of liquid chocolate and in-process cocoa powder and raw materials to ensure the integrity of the product., Trained new employees in the quality assurance & physical laboratory departments., Prepared QA evaluation reports and submitted them to management., Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics, communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies with quality and production leadership., Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assist with the creation and maintenance of quality training., Collaborated with the teams to continuously improve our practices.

• Microsoft Innovative Educator Certification
• Seesaw Ambassador Certification
• Cobb County School District Certification: Bring Your Own Device
• Cobb County School District Certification: Digital Citizenship
• Alliance for Virtual Learning - Summer 2020 Conference (University of Phoenix & Blackboard)
• Orton-Gillingham Training Comprehensive (K-2) (The Schenck School: The Dyslexia Resource)
• Orton-Gillingham Training Advanced (3-12) (IMSE - Institute for Multi-Sensory Education)