Andrea Mayer
Decatur,AL
Summary
Experienced educational advocate searching for dedicated student focused learning environment, to utilize 28-years of educational talent. Proficient in organizational and leadership skills. Proven to attention to detail and collaborative work ethic focusing on High Level Practices.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Specialist
Limestone County Board Of Education
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with trends and research in education, applying new knowledge to enhance instructional practices.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by actively participating in meetings, committees, and extracurricular activities as required.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, achievements, and areas of improvement, allowing for data-driven instruction adjustments.
- Provided professional development opportunities for fellow educators by sharing knowledge on pedagogical practices and innovations in education.
- Collaborated with educators for the improvement of curriculum design and delivery, resulting in increased student engagement.
- Served as a mentor for new Learning Resource Specialists, offering guidance on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and navigating the school community.
- Coordinated with other Learning Resource Specialists to share best practices, resources, and collaborate on projects or initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall quality of education provided.
- To provide on-going support to special and general education instructional personnel delivering services to eligible students.
- To create an instructional learning environment that enables all students to master skills appropriate to age, grade level, and individual capacity.
- To implement successful and effective special education instructional programs and related services for the school system.
- Collaborate with community agencies, i.e, HeadStart, Early Intervention, AIDB, Mental Health to identify, evaluate, and place pre k students in a Highly Qualified Educational Program.
- Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
- Clarifies and provides assistance in implementing federal, state, and system policies and procedures related to special education programs and services.
- Provides assistance in the processes involved in the identification of special education students and the development of legally defensible Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Provides internal monitoring of the processes involved in special education.
- Maintains frequent contact with system special education services and school staff to provide support with instruction, curriculum, transition planning, classroom management, behavior intervention, and other relevant needs.
- Contributes specialized information toward resolving conflicts and crisis situations.
- Develops and presents in-service training for teachers and administrators or other designated personnel.
- Assists with data collection and completion of reports required by various state and federal agencies.
- Assists with data collection related to student instruction.
- Monitors implementation of teacher professional development training.
- Assists special education personnel in completion of follow-up diagnostic assessments.
- Keeps abreast of all aspects of special education and pursues appropriate professional development activities.
- Researches, investigates, and answers special education-related questions posed by administrators and regular and special education teachers.
- Maintains positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and community/agency representatives.
- Responds effectively to parent concerns.
- Collaborates with other agencies to coordinated services for special education students.
- Demonstrates appropriate organizational and time management skills.
- Supervises and evaluates staff assigned in accordance with school system procedures and schedules.
- Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
- Works cooperatively and productively with the Superintendent and other administrative staff to ensure the system’s vision, goals and strategies are implemented and providing all pertinent data to all appropriate personnel within the designated time frame.
- Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.
- Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
- Attends conferences and training sessions to improve skills and programs.
- Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
- Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
- Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervises and monitors others in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory.
- Uses effective collaboration skills to work as an effective team member.
- Serves as needed on committee, task forces, or as a delegate of the school system.
SPECIAL EDUCATION, INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TEACHER
COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMADISON CITY SCHOOLS
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided and accountable for the planning, assessment, instruction, communication, human relations, safety, and management of a classroom as assigned instructional setting according to state and federal guidelines
- Supervision of classroom staff to include collaborating with administration for interviewing, and evaluation purposes
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress towards established goals through regular data collection and analysis, adjusting interventions as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
SPECIAL EDUCATION, LEAD INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TEACHER
LUTHER JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL, FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOLS
11.2013 - 06.2019
- Curriculum Lead Teacher, responsible for managing department supervising evaluation of staff, and implementing meaningful curriculum
- Provided and accountable for the planning, assessment, instruction, communication, human relations, safety, and management of a classroom or assigned instructional setting
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress towards established goals through regular data collection and analysis, adjusting interventions as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
EDUCATIONAL ADVOCATE/ OFFICE MANAGER
STEPPING STONES COUNSELING
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Supported parent understanding of special education processes, ensuring informed decision-making regarding their child''s education.
- Assist families with the IEP process and decision making affecting their child's educational environment
- Performed duties assigned as Office manager, scheduling therapy appointments, billing insurance, and, maintaining client confidential records.
Guidance Counselor
Arborbrook Christian High School
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Provide guidance assistance to high school students in a small Christian school environment.
GIFT SHOP MANAGER
AOSC (ANDERSEN OFFICER SPOUSE GIFT SHOP)
04.2009 - 04.2011
- Assumed the roles and responsibilities as the gift shop manager after serving as a volunteer for 5 months
- Responsible for managing the daily activities of a $500,000 non-profit organization with only 3 staff members
- Conducted board meetings, maintained budgets, worked closely with wing commander's wife to ensure all activities and procedures were in accordance with the Air Force to uphold the gift shop's reputation of 40 years
- Recruited volunteers to assist in the daily operation of the gift shop, i.e
- Working the floor, stocking, and unpacking container shipments
- Traveled extensively in Asia markets purchasing items for the gift shop as well as an ambassador of the AOSC.
Rama Road Elementary school CMS
Charlotte-Meckelenberg County Schools
10.2007 - 06.2008
- Provide small group instruction for intensive reading, writing, and math academic areas
- Assist in collaborate teaching methods with the regular classroom teacher
- NC WISE trained.
Tutor Smithfield Elementary school CMS
02.2007 - 12.2007
- Provide small group instruction for intensive reading, writing, and math academic areas
- Assist in collaborate teaching methods with the regular classroom teacher.
Librarian
Providence Christian School
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Responsible for maintaining the library 2 days a week and implementing the Accelerated Reader Program
- Focused on a Christ Centered Program to support the school's mission.
ABC Tutoring Speech language SCHOOL
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Responsible for implementing a preschool program for children with language and developmental disorders
- Performed daily classroom instruction with both a licensed speech and occupational therapist
- Collaborated with CMS/EC Preschool Personnel to support IEP goals during classroom instruction.
Preschool Director
Children's Academy- Children's World
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Ensure and maintain state-licensed full day facility for 175 children ages 6 weeks - 12 years
- Responsible for supervising, hiring, training, and coordinating staff of 40
- Design and implemented academic programs and activities developmentally age appropriate
- Monitor food service program according to state regulations
- Maintain compliance records with all educational agencies
- Provide a safe and healthy environment for all children
- Maintain a creative team building atmosphere for teachers, parents, and children.
Exceptional Teacher
Sardis Elementary Union Co Schools
10.2000 - 04.2001
- Classroom teacher for elementary grades 2nd and 4th
- Maintained EC files according to local, state and federal mandates
- Attended grade level meetings to enhance relations with regular classroom teachers and provide support in the content areas.
Exceptional Teacher & Department chairman
Clarksville- Montgomery Co Schools
08.1991 - 01.2000
- Department Chairman 1994-2000 overseeing Exceptional Children Department of 7 faculty members
- Accountable for implementing and monitoring all IEP files and behavioral meetings
- Coordinated all EC files, student registration, and graduation requirements with the guidance department in accordance to local and state statues
- Liaison to the LEA, Central Office, and Juvenile Court Division
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY
Clarksville, TN08.1991
Skills
- Verbal communication skills, decision making, critical thinking, organizing and planning
- Global thinker and teacher
- Google Classroom
- Technology
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Behavior Management
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student needs assessment
- Assessment Strategies
- Instructional Best Practices
- Evaluation procedures
- Behavioral Evaluations
- IEP compliance
- Batelle Evaluation
- GOLD Teaching Strategies
- Training and mentoring
- Professional Development
Certification
- MANDT System Certified (The Mandt System is a comprehensive, integrated approach to preventing, de-escalating, and if necessary, intervening when the behavior of an individual poses a threat of harm to themselves and/or others.)
- Brigance Assessment Certificates
- Professional Development PDF form Fairfax County Public Schools
References
References are available on file with application
Timeline
Resource Specialist
Limestone County Board Of Education
09.2021 - 03.2024
SPECIAL EDUCATION, INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TEACHER
COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMADISON CITY SCHOOLS
07.2019 - 09.2021
SPECIAL EDUCATION, LEAD INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TEACHER
LUTHER JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL, FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOLS
11.2013 - 06.2019
EDUCATIONAL ADVOCATE/ OFFICE MANAGER
STEPPING STONES COUNSELING
08.2012 - 06.2013
Guidance Counselor
Arborbrook Christian High School
08.2012 - 12.2012
GIFT SHOP MANAGER
AOSC (ANDERSEN OFFICER SPOUSE GIFT SHOP)
04.2009 - 04.2011
Rama Road Elementary school CMS
Charlotte-Meckelenberg County Schools
10.2007 - 06.2008
Tutor Smithfield Elementary school CMS
02.2007 - 12.2007
Librarian
Providence Christian School
01.2005 - 01.2006
ABC Tutoring Speech language SCHOOL
01.2003 - 01.2005
Preschool Director
Children's Academy- Children's World
01.2001 - 01.2002
Exceptional Teacher
Sardis Elementary Union Co Schools
10.2000 - 04.2001
Exceptional Teacher & Department chairman
Clarksville- Montgomery Co Schools
08.1991 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY
- MANDT System Certified (The Mandt System is a comprehensive, integrated approach to preventing, de-escalating, and if necessary, intervening when the behavior of an individual poses a threat of harm to themselves and/or others.)
- Brigance Assessment Certificates
- Professional Development PDF form Fairfax County Public Schools
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