Andrea Brooke Ellis
Macclesfield,NC
Summary
With a robust background in special education, assessment, program coordination and implementation within various roles and agencies, I excel in skill development and proactive process improvements. Demonstrating a knack for fostering staff development and enhancing program effectiveness, my approach has significantly improved service delivery, evidenced by a notable increase in program efficiency and efficacy for service providers and those receiving services.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EC PreK Program Specialist
Edgecombe County Schools
02.2021 - Current
- Received incoming referrals and provided timely responses to requests
- Worked alongside other professionals to outline and implement program plans and objectives.
- Streamlined communication channels between departments, enhancing overall organizational workflow efficiency as it pertains to the execution of the placement and service delivery of EC PreK Students.
- Ensured compliance with relevant requirements throughout all stages of evaluation and implementation processes.
- Improved overall program effectiveness through comprehensive data analysis and evaluation of key performance indicators.
- Conducted thorough observations to identify gaps in service delivery and inform program development efforts with itinerant and classroom teachers.
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaborations, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Maintained regular communication between departments via email and phone calls to coordinate program logistics.
- Interviewed and recommended team members for hire.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff on new tools or methodologies, promoting a culture of skill development within the organization.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies to assist and ensure the early identification of children with special needs.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
- Evaluated program operations, successes and deficiencies to identify concerns and recommend strategies to enhance processes and elevate results within classrooms, assessments spaces, etc.
EC PreK Itinerant Teacher
Edgecombe County Schools
11.2017 - 02.2021
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing timely feedback and adapting instructional approaches as needed.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects and reinforced learning across multiple domains.
- Increased overall student achievement by employing research-based instructional strategies designed to reach diverse learners.
- Develop and implement lessons for cross-categorical PreK students.
- Maintained comprehensive records for each student.
- Facilitated meetings to coordinate and comply with EC regulations and guidelines.
- Provide intervention to identified students in classroom and community settings.
- Facilitate initial referrals meetings to identify at-risk PreK students.
- Conduct observations of at-risk students.
- Facilitate play-based assessments for at-risk students, as the play facilitator.
- Participate in faculty and parent conferences/communication/meetings.
IDD Care Coordintator
Trillium Health Resources
01.2012 - 11.2017
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
- Provide proactive intervention, comprehensive coordination and monitoring to individuals having a primary intellectual or developmental disability, which may include a secondary mental health or substance abuse, and/or medical/physical health needs to ensure that these individuals (varying in age) receive appropriate assessment and services.
- Coordinate the linking and interaction between individuals and various community vendors to ensure the individual's overall health and well-being.
- Participate in specific company committees that are aligned with personal interests. Maintain all necessary documentation.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners, facilitating referrals and collaboration on behalf of patients.
- Conducted regular evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making necessary adjustments based on feedback from patients and providers.
- Assessed patient needs and connected them with appropriate resources to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Advocated for patients'' rights within the healthcare system, working diligently to address concerns or barriers to care.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home or other facilities.
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Edgecombe County Schools
08.2010 - 01.2012
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Developed and implemented daily lessons plans for cross-categorical students ranging in grade levels from K - 5th.
- Conducted group and individual reading and math activities.
- Maintained all necessary records and meetings for each individual student.
- Implemented curriculum in accordance to the county guidelines and collected data to drive each student's instruction.
- Participated in faculty and parent conferences.
- Attended and participated in yearly Special Education Teacher Conference.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Media Coordinator - Middle School
Edgecombe County Schools
10.2008 - 08.2010
- Maintained an environment of various media materials: video, audio, print, etc.
- Supervised and assisted student library assistants.
- Maintained a media budget and cataloged all newly acquired equipment and materials.
- Supervised and facilitated a Battle of the Books team
- Supervised and facilitated bi-annual Book Fairs.
- Supervised and assisted in the creation of the yearly annual.
Special Education Teacher
Duplin County Schools
08.2006 - 10.2008
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Developed and implemented daily lessons plans for cross-categorical students ranging in grade levels from K - 5th.
- Conducted group and individual reading and math activities.
- Maintained all necessary records and meetings for each individual student.
- Implemented curriculum in accordance to the county guidelines and collected data to drive each student's instruction.
- Participated in faculty and parent conferences.
- Attended and participated in yearly Special Education Teacher Conference.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Therapeutic Recreation And Psychology
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington05-2005
High School Diploma -
SouthWest Edgecombe High School
Pinetops05-2001
Skills
- Skill development
- Group and individual instruction
- Performance assessments
- Skill building
- Project coordination
- Staff development
- Eligibility determination
- Proactive mindset
- Scheduling proficiency
- Process improvements
Certification
NC Teacher License, NC DPI #1051554
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
EC PreK Program Specialist
Edgecombe County Schools
02.2021 - Current
EC PreK Itinerant Teacher
Edgecombe County Schools
11.2017 - 02.2021
IDD Care Coordintator
Trillium Health Resources
01.2012 - 11.2017
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Edgecombe County Schools
08.2010 - 01.2012
Media Coordinator - Middle School
Edgecombe County Schools
10.2008 - 08.2010
Special Education Teacher
Duplin County Schools
08.2006 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Therapeutic Recreation And Psychology
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
High School Diploma -
SouthWest Edgecombe High School
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