Arlene Whitlock
Annandale,VA
Summary
Versatile and dedicated education professional with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Teacher
Arlington Career Center
08.2016 - Current
- Collaboratively supported special education students in inclusive class settings
- Maintained annual 15-18 IEPs and educational progress
- Collaborated with base schools for administrative purposes, parents as team members for instruction, other staff members for department/school developments and community for information/dialogue
- Evaluated 4-5 students yearly referred for special education.
Site Administrator
Carlin Springs Elementary School
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with school site assistant principals, building supervisors, content coordinators, service providers and parent liaison in preparing for
- Assisted in recruitment process by screening candidates, conducting interviews, and providing recommendations for hiring decisions based on qualifications and fit within organization culture.
- Conducted thorough site inspections, identifying potential issues and taking corrective action as necessary.
- Enhanced site efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing new software solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and meet deadlines consistently.
- Effectively managed team schedules, ensuring optimal productivity and timely project completion.
- Served as point of contact for facility maintenance requests, coordinating prompt resolution of issues impacting daily operations.
- Maintained safe working environment by enforcing strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective communication channels were maintained at all times.
- Facilitated seamless transitions during staff changes or reorganization efforts by effectively managing knowledge transfer processes between team members.
- Supervised crew of over 40 employees.
- Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events.
Special Education Dept. Chair
Fairfax County Public Schools, Justice, and West Potomac High Schools
01.2008 - 06.2015
- Partnered with local community organizations to provide additional resources and support services for students with disabilities.
- Boosted student confidence by providing consistent support and encouragement within classroom setting.
- Championed inclusive school culture by advocating for needs of special education students during administrative discussions.
- Strengthened team cohesion among 25 special education teachers and 4 assistants by fostering collaborative work environment.
- Mentored new special education teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management techniques.
- Reduced paperwork burden by efficiently managing documentation related to IEPs, assessments, and evaluations.
- Led professional learning communities focused on sharing expertise in special education teaching strategies among staff members.
- Streamlined processes for IEP development for 275 students, ensuring timely completion and compliance with state regulations.
- Increased parent involvement through effective communication and collaboration on student progress.
- Collaborated closely with other department chairs to establish interdisciplinary connections in curriculum planning.
- Drove professional development by organizing workshops, trainings, and conferences for staff members.
- Developed meaningful relationships with students'' families through regular meetings and thorough updates on academic progress.
- Allocated resources effectively, prioritizing specialized materials and tools for students'' unique needs.
- Reviewed assessment results regularly, adjusting instruction as needed based on data-driven insights into student performance trends.
- Promoted inclusion by collaborating with general education teachers to adapt lesson plans for students with disabilities.
- Optimized data collection methods to track student progress more accurately and inform instructional decisions.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
Education
Certificate in Education Leadership -
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia09.2006
Master of Arts in Education -
The George Washington University
Washington, D.C.01.1997
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration -
Columbia University
Takoma Park, Maryland06.1994
Skills
- Facilitation in client/customer/parent satisfaction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative Teaching
- Instructional Adaptation
- Assessment Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Motivating students
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
Certification
- K-12 Learning Disabilities
- Educational Leadership
- English
- ESOL
Instructional Models
- PBL
- Flipped instruction
- Blended instruction
- Co-teaching
Awards
Received recognition for most improvement of SOL scores
Additional Information
Part of a writing curriculum team at religious institution
Timeline
Site Administrator
Carlin Springs Elementary School
07.2023 - 08.2023
Resource Teacher
Arlington Career Center
08.2016 - Current
Special Education Dept. Chair
Fairfax County Public Schools, Justice, and West Potomac High Schools
01.2008 - 06.2015
Certificate in Education Leadership -
George Mason University
Master of Arts in Education -
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration -
Columbia University
- K-12 Learning Disabilities
- Educational Leadership
- English
- ESOL
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