Allen Ross
Clinton,SC
Summary
Organized teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Florida and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE/Physical Education/Health Teacher
School District Of Hillsborough County
Tampa, FL
07.2001 - Current
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
ESE Department Head
School District Of Hillsborough County
Tampa, FL
01.2021 - Current
- Led regular meetings with team leaders and front-line staff to convey important operational information and new targets.
- Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
- Evaluated employee performance and implemented improvement plans when necessary, resulting in a more skilled and productive workforce.
- Implemented staff training programs that enhanced skills and increased overall productivity within the department.
Business Manager
School District Of Hillsborough County
Tampa, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Drafted reports and documents to improve correspondence management, schedule coordination and recordkeeping.
- Oversaw all athletic event ticket sales and payments of officials and event workers.
- Supervised athletic events
Assistant and Head Wrestling Coach
School District Of Hillsborough
Tampa, FL
09.2002 - 07.2018
- Planned official visits for prospective student-athletes to educational institutions and admissions events.
- Coached players to boost confidence and enhance abilities.
- Complied with rules and regulations set by institutions and leagues.
- Demonstrated proper technique for penetrating, lifting and pinning for team and coaching staff.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of athletic medicine as related to common injuries and conditions across sport.
- Individually coached struggling players to help boost confidence and meet personal goals.
ESE Teacher
Davenport Community School District
Davenport, IA
08.1993 - 06.2001
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Wrestling Coach
Davenport Community School District
Davenport, IA
08.1992 - 06.2021
- Assisted head coach by overseeing practice warmups, conditioning and daily exercises while modeling technique.
- Demonstrated proper technique for penetrating, lifting and pinning for team and coaching staff.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of athletic medicine as related to common injuries and conditions across sport.
- Educated individuals on importance of proper nutritional and sleep habits, demonstrating impact on physical performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - ESE Multi-categorical
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, Iowa12.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education And Recreation
William Penn University
Oskaloosa, Iowa05.1985
High School Diploma -
Muscatine High School
Muscatine, Iowa05.1980
Skills
- Individualized Education Plans
- Progress Monitoring
- Student Records Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Communication
- Social Skills Development
- Positive Reinforcement
Accomplishments
- Secondary ESE Teacher of the Year for Hillsborough County
- Wrestling Coach of the Year for Hillsborough County
Certification
State of Florida Teaching Certificate for ESE/Physical Education/Health
Timeline
Business Manager
School District Of Hillsborough County
08.2021 - Current
ESE Department Head
School District Of Hillsborough County
01.2021 - Current
Assistant and Head Wrestling Coach
School District Of Hillsborough
09.2002 - 07.2018
ESE/Physical Education/Health Teacher
School District Of Hillsborough County
07.2001 - Current
ESE Teacher
Davenport Community School District
08.1993 - 06.2001
Wrestling Coach
Davenport Community School District
08.1992 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - ESE Multi-categorical
St. Ambrose University
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education And Recreation
William Penn University
High School Diploma -
Muscatine High School