Alicia "Cindy" Morris
Summary
Enthusiastic Special Education Administrator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of special education policies and procedures. Motivated to learn and grow as a special education leader. Experienced with all grade levels and all academic subjects. Track record of productivity, identifying and resolving issues, and integrity.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Supervisor (K-5)
Georgia Cyber Academy
07.2021 - Current
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing instructional strategies to meet the needs of students with IEPs.
- Evaluated 40+-person special education staff through classroom observation, feedback, and 1:1s.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout the school year.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of exceptional students
- Coordinated special education services with related service providers.
- Collaborated with school and district personnel to ensure accurate student scheduling, timeline compliance, and FTE data reporting.
- Developed and implemented a system to effectively track and notify parents of related services absences.
Special Education Lead Teacher
Georgia Cyber Academy
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed team of 8 teachers, overseeing special education services and compliance.
- Developed and implemented Professional Improvement Plans for struggling teachers.
- Collaborated with Hospital Homebound Coordinator to develop ESPs for students with disabilities receiving hospital homebound services.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
Special Education Teacher
Georgia Cyber Academy
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies
Independent Contractor
Allied Instructional Services
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Designed comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for hearing technology
Mathematics Instructor
Jeff Davis County Schools
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress
- Collaborated with other faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
Special Education Teacher
Jeff Davis County Schools
08.2009 - 08.2016
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
Special Education Lead Teacher/ Deaf Education Teacher
Vidalia City Schools
01.2001 - 08.2009
- Created schedules for 200+ students at four schools
- Mentored new special education teachers and provided feedback to increase student achievement
- Provided staff development to teachers and administrators for new software programs
- Developed and implemented a community based life skills instruction program by placing disabled students in appropriate post-secondary and vocational training settings within the community
- Coordinated services for students with disabilities with Vocational Rehabilitation, medical professionals, and school-based providers
General Education Instructor
Georgia Department Of Corrections
06.2000 - 01.2001
- Prepared individual learning plans for sixty inmates enrolled in general education classes
- Maintained security to ensure safety of staff and inmates
Education
Master of Education - Moderate Disabilities
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA03.1998
Skills
- Provision of Special Education Services
- Teacher Retention
- Curriculum Implementation
- Oral and Written Communication
- Task Management and Prioritization
Timeline
Special Education Supervisor (K-5)
Georgia Cyber Academy
07.2021 - Current
Special Education Lead Teacher
Georgia Cyber Academy
07.2020 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
Georgia Cyber Academy
10.2019 - 06.2020
Independent Contractor
Allied Instructional Services
03.2019 - 10.2019
Mathematics Instructor
Jeff Davis County Schools
08.2016 - 07.2019
Special Education Teacher
Jeff Davis County Schools
08.2009 - 08.2016
Special Education Lead Teacher/ Deaf Education Teacher
Vidalia City Schools
01.2001 - 08.2009
General Education Instructor
Georgia Department Of Corrections
06.2000 - 01.2001
Master of Education - Moderate Disabilities
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
Valdosta State University
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