Customer Service Representative/Quality Assurance Associate/Project Manager
Capital One
Escalated 100+ incidents to the next level to remain compliant with company's standards and procedures (Do Not Call Registry); Monitored product standards and quality-control programs (credit cards and customer service calls); Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assisted with creation and maintenance of quality training for over 100+ customer service associates; Inspected, verified, and documented quantifiable characteristics of finished goods by comparing against customer specifications and company quality standards; Collected and analyzed activity data and initiated, developed, and recommended improvements to systems, processes, and procedures to increase productivity and reduce cost; Performed call audits to monitor regulatory compliance; Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times; Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns; Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships
Special Education Teacher (Virtual School)
Chesterfield County Public Schools
10.2016 - Current
Assisted with the implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each student served; Wrote IEPs in a timely manner; Participate in the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS); Maintained all student records and files according to federal, state and local mandates; Completed all necessary paperwork within timelines to be compliant; Complete progress reports as required; Completed all components of all paperwork; Worked 1:1, in small groups or in whole class sessions with students; Administer Transition Assessments; Wrote lessons plans to accommodate goals in the student's IEP; Taught English 8 and Reading course of study or as assigned; Scheduled and participate in IEP and other meetings for students with disabilities; Prepared and administer all standardized tests, benchmark assessments and evaluation assessments as directed; Worked with the teaching staff to improve standardized and proficiency testing results; Maintained confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters; Maintained accurate records on each student such as grade books and progress reports, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records
Special Education Coordinator
Chesterfield County Public Schools
10.2016 - Current
Performed maintenance and administration tasks related to the creation, modification, and management of teacher IEPs in Synergy; Coordinated with administration, general education teachers, school psychologists, social workers, and speech therapist to provide end-user support and troubleshooting related to the Synergy System and application issues; Managed user and group privileges for special education teachers, school psychologist, social workers, and speech pathologist; Partner with teams to identify, inform, and prioritize opportunities to build consistency, efficiency, accountability, and alignment with the Special Education Department; Provide leadership for process transformation and change adoption efforts within and across departments with the school community; Offered targeted training, coaching, and consultation to Special Education Teachers and Instructional Assistants; Worked closely with administrators, psychologist, social workers, speech pathologist, parents, and students with learning disabilities; Measured improvement and change adoption efforts to display the efficacy the improvement activities had on each department; Provided updates on improvement initiatives with the special education department and administration; Managed multiple projects and/or initiatives simultaneously to help improve the special education department; Updated, maintained, and implemented Special Education procedures in the school; Served as a liaison between the school community and the special education department; Lead administration of 504 Plans
Special Education Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
09.2005 - 10.2016
Design work for 50+ providing students with instructional materials; Addressing individualized learning plans and/or reinforcing reading objectives; Relay critical information to parents, teachers, and administrators about legal aspects of Individual Educational Plan (IEP); Collect data, monitor student performance for 50+ students, and develop instructional programs for students with disabilities; Instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, students, parole officers, police, outside agencies, etc.) for improving the quality of student outcomes; Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies; Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals; Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of Concordia
05.2015
Special Education LD Endorsement K-12 - Special Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Virginia State University
05.1989
Skills
Data Collection
Documentation
Reading Comprehension
Computer Proficiency
Staff education and training
Coordination
Proficiencies
Microsoft Office
School Information System (SIS)
Synergy
Google
Canvas
Audacity
Dragon
Zoom
Webex
Google Webex
Skype
CRM
Learning Management System (LMS)
Microsoft Teams
Certification
Certified to administer the Woodcock-Johnson Test of Achievement
Job Related Training
Professional Teaching License Special Education K-12
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, gained from an accredited college or university
Interviewed and hired special education teachers and instructional assistants at the school level
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (Virtual School)
Chesterfield County Public Schools
10.2016 - Current
Special Education Coordinator
Chesterfield County Public Schools
10.2016 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
09.2005 - 10.2016
Customer Service Representative/Quality Assurance Associate/Project Manager
Capital One
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of Concordia
Special Education LD Endorsement K-12 - Special Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Virginia State University
Certified to administer the Woodcock-Johnson Test of Achievement