Alicia Porter
Sciotoville,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated and responsive professional with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning, and boost educational success. Serves as a role model by using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
South Central Ohio ESC
Portsmouth, Ohio
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained student safety through consistent observation.
- Enhanced student engagement by creating a positive learning space.
- Excelled in adjusting teaching strategies based on grade-level requirements and curriculum needs.
- Customized instructional techniques for diverse learner needs.
- Executed instructional activities established by the regular educator.
- Managed student behavior while maintaining classroom order.
Education Services Manager
Pike County Community Action
Piketon, OH
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Oversaw curriculum and assessment for five early childhood sites.
- Served as administrator for the ODJFS license across two locations.
- Managed various personnel, including site coordinators, and education mentors.
- Collaborated with the Program Director on developing comprehensive grant narratives.
- Executed program quality assessments and observations.
- Utilized comprehensive data to inform specialized training initiatives.
- Established performance objectives tailored to each employee's development plan.
- Increased teacher effectiveness with comprehensive training sessions, and dedicated mentoring.
- Kept current on educational trends by attending workshops and conferences.
- Cultivated a collaborative atmosphere by encouraging teamwork.
- Evaluated data quarterly to support program planning and goal-setting.
- Collaborated with parents to address child behavioral issues through structured planning.
- Facilitated customized workshops for parents, focusing on Conscious Discipline methods, kinder-readiness, and parental rights for children with disabilities.
- Fostered collaborative relationships with area managers and community programs.
- Oversaw staff recruitment.
- Executed comprehensive onboarding training for new hires on agency policies, procedures, and best practices.
Disabilities/Mental Health Coordinator
Pike County Community Action
Piketon, OH
03.2016 - 10.2021
- Managed support for children with confirmed or suspected disabilities as well as those with behavioral and mental health concerns.
- Trained teaching staff on the goals, accommodations, and modifications of IEPs and IFSPs.
- Evaluated implementation of lesson plans to maintain consistency with required interventions.
- Participated consistently in IEP and IFSP meetings.
- Communicated intervention findings to therapists and specialists through documented reports.
- Assisted parents in advocating effectively for their children's needs.
- Ensured growth by monitoring data and making adjustments.
- Delivered training sessions on Conscious Discipline to employees and caregivers.
- Partnered with educators in four different school districts.
- Oversaw the annual review process for Pike County's Interagency Agreement.
Early Head Start Supervisor
Pike County Community Action
Piketon, OH
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Managed and supervised the curriculum for Early Head Start.
- Directed activities for three classrooms, mentorship programs, and personnel in home-based settings.
- Analyzed data outcomes to drive effective curriculum execution.
- Facilitated training sessions in Conscious Discipline for staff members.
- Set goals alongside staff, offering support, coaching, and mentoring to achieve them.
- Conducted comprehensive training for new hires.
- Organized discussions to assess advancements and maintain consistent communication.
- Executed performance evaluations and delivered constructive feedback for fostering employee advancement.
Preschool Teacher/Family Service Worker
Pike County Community Action
Piketon, OH
08.2010 - 08.2014
- Designed individualized plans for addressing developmental concerns and behavioral needs.
- Provided educational support to children and collaborated with families needing social services.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster children's social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for children moving from preschool to kindergarten.
- Tracked student development through anecdotal notes.
- Tailored support strategies by evaluating individual children's behaviors.
- Organized field trips and special events enhancing hands-on learning.
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Bellevue Independent Schools
Bellevue, KY
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Evaluated children to identify eligibility for IEP.
- Developed and executed individualized educational strategies using data.
- Customized teaching methods based on collected data to address diverse needs.
- Conducted home visits to update families on developmental milestones.
- Planned and conducted events for parent engagement.
- Conducted small group sessions to address skill gaps.
- Educated team members on accommodating students with diverse disabilities and medical requirements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary professionals to deliver holistic student support.
- Recorded student performance data for informed instructional decisions.
- Collaborated with families to explore community resources enhancing children's well-being.
- Monitored student progress continuously using various assessments.
Student Teacher
Rowan County School District
Morehead, KY
01.2008 - 05.2008
- Facilitated a diverse learning experience over a span of 16 weeks, including both children with disabilities and typically developing.
- Conducted Dial 3 and Lap 3 assessments.
- Structured lessons to enhance educational experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Art's - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Morehead State University
Morehead, KYSkills
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Conscious Discipline
- Expertise in Developmentally Appropriate Practices
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Parental Support Strategies
- Effective Communication
- Growth mindset
- Data-driven instruction
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
South Central Ohio ESC
11.2024 - Current
Education Services Manager
Pike County Community Action
10.2021 - 10.2024
Disabilities/Mental Health Coordinator
Pike County Community Action
03.2016 - 10.2021
Early Head Start Supervisor
Pike County Community Action
08.2014 - 03.2016
Preschool Teacher/Family Service Worker
Pike County Community Action
08.2010 - 08.2014
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Bellevue Independent Schools
08.2008 - 08.2010
Student Teacher
Rowan County School District
01.2008 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Art's - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Morehead State University
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