Alisand Robinson
Austin,TX
Summary
Experienced as an O&M Specialist with adults at CCRC for two years, and currently with RRISD as an O&M Specialist for 22 years, serving as a Lead for the VI department for 8 years. Genuine, considerate of others and passionate about the work as an O&M Specialist. Team-oriented and dedicated to problem-solving and collaboratively working with others. Providing and encouraging learning and experiences that build confidence and independence in students.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Round Rock Independent School District
ROUND ROCK, TX
09.2000 - Current
- Oversee VI department and coordinate/manage and develop professional and staff in-service days.
- Assess long and short term needs of students with visual impairments, and deaf/blind students, recommend goals/objectives, and determine length/frequency of service to meet students needs and document student progress.
- Consult with parents/district personnel and provide training to assist in home/classroom/campus modifications.
- Attend Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings with required paperwork.
- Provide and organize opportunities/encouragement for social integration/interactions with peers.
- Foster positive morale and communicate/collaborate with campus/district staff to enhance service delivery and program development.
- Skill in operating equipment and materials such as braille, sign language, tactile maps, models, distance low vision aids, pre-canes, long canes, and GPS systems.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Rehabilitation - Orientation And Mobility And Deaf Education
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX12.1997
Skills
- Oversee and lead team of 18
- Maintain calm, positive and professional presence
- Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing
- Evaluate students of age 0 to 22 years with variety of etiologies
- Ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities
- Building confidence in students through experiences and successful travel
- Skill in collecting, analyzing and using data to support student learning
- Developing and maintaining positive and supportive rapports with students and families
- Using ASL, ESL and/or tactile sign to communicate and engage with deaf-blind students
Accomplishments
_________________ Award in __________
_________________Award in ___________
Nominated for Texas Womens Award in 2002
Twenty-four years as a volunteer with the CTSPCA and 10 Years on the Board of Directors.
Certification
COMS- Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist through AER
Languages
Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Lead Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Round Rock Independent School District
09.2000 - Current
Bachelors of Science in Rehabilitation - Orientation And Mobility And Deaf Education
Stephen F Austin State University
COMS- Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist through AER
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