Hi, I’m
Audreanna D. Hawthorne
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Licensed licensed educator with a master's degree in collaborative education and a strong background in special education, technology, and related coursework to support and ensure students' success. I am currently seeking a position in a professional setting where I can maximize my teaching and training experience. Committed to ongoing education and professional development.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Highland Avenue ElementaryMontgomery, AL
Special Education Facilitator
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborate with the school’s psychometrist to schedule special education referrals and reevaluations
- Hold referral and reevaluation meetings for the population of special education
- Collect appropriate data and paperwork for IEP meetings
- Monitor students to ensure IEP implementation
- Assign students a case manager for development of the IEP and the implementation of services
- Complete and closed all required forms in PowerSchool Special Programs
- Maintain compliance with state regulated timelines
- Maintain eligibility records for the population of special education
- Manage and service a caseload of students
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, parents, and specialists
- Establish learning goals for students, assess their progress, and record their evaluations
- Assist with training and guiding special education teachers and aids assistants
- Monitor and report progress toward IEP goals, grades, and behavior
- Access students’ learning and determine the need for additional instruction or adjustments
- Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans
- Utilize Google Meet, Zoom, and Docusign for IEP meetings
- Serve as the Local Educational Agency Representative (LEA)
- Communicate information to special education teachers and administrators provided from district facilitator trainings
Carr Middle SchoolMontgomery, AL
Special Education Facilitator
09.2019 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Collaborate with the school’s psychometrist to schedule special education referrals and reevaluations
- Hold referral and reevaluation meetings for the population of special education
- Collect appropriate data and paperwork for IEP meetings
- Monitor students to ensure IEP implementation
- Assign students a case manager for development of the IEP and the implementation of services
- Complete and closed all required forms in STI CHALKABLE SETS
- Maintain compliance with state regulated timelines
- Maintain eligibility records for the population of special education
- Manage and service a caseload of students
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, parents, and specialists
- Establish learning goals for students, assess their progress, and record their evaluations
- Assist with training and guiding special education teachers and aids assistants
- Monitor and report progress toward IEP goals, grades, and behavior
- Access students’ learning and determine the need for additional instruction or adjustments
- Hold daily academic sessions via Zoom and Schoology
- Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans
- Utilize Google Meet, Zoom, and Docusign for IEP meetings
- Serve as the Local Educational Agency Representative (LEA)
- Communicate information to special education teachers and administrators provided from district facilitator trainings
- Serve as a member of the school’s Crisis Response Team
McAdory Middle SchoolMccalla, AL
Special Education Teacher
08.2017 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Assessed students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans
- Adapted lessons to meet the needs of students
- Developed Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student
- Updated IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
- Implemented IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress
- Taught and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
- Communicated student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators
- Supervised and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
- Prepared and help students transition from middle school to high school
- Implemented career preparation curriculum and study skills for general education population
Shades Mountain ElementaryHoover, AL
Paraprofessional Educator
08.2015 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Provided instruction and assistance to students with learning and physical disabilities
- Presented subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers
- Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups
- Reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers
- Managed the classroom environment
TalbotsBirmingham, AL
Service Associate
10.2013 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Provide an exceptional and meaningful customer service experience that promotes the product and builds brand relationships
- Service multiple customers at a time, multi-task and/or handle projects simultaneously
- Be aware of fashion trends and seek information about all new arrivals, including product knowledge about fit, color, fashion etc
- Use product knowledge and fashion expertise to create outfits for customers and suggest items to match their needs
- Maximize individual performance by participating in learning opportunities, accepting direction, coaching and feedback
- Achieve sales
- Ring up sales on computerized cash register
- Complete projects as assigned including operational assignments: filling orders, replenishment, and recovery
Kaplan, Birmingham City Schools
Test Prep Teacher
04.2013 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Provided test prep instruction
- Addressed student's questions when necessary to best impact student outcomes
- Engaged with students and instructed strategies
- Managed the classroom environment
Hoover High SchoolHoover, AL
Paraprofessional Educator
11.2013 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Provided instruction and assistance to students with learning and physical disabilities
- Presented subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers
- Tutored and assist children individually or in small groups
- Reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers
- Managed the classroom environment
Stein MartBirmingham, AL
Service Associate
10.2009 - 02.2014
Job overview
- Ring up sales on computerized cash register
- Handle money and credit card payments
- Help promote new store credit card account
- Assists individuals customers in the ordering and as appropriate delivery of merchandise
- Receives and displays merchandise and or equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Perform store inventory
- Ensures that stock levels and displays are in accordance with established standards
Greystone ElementaryHoover, AL
After School Teacher
03.2012 - 11.2013
Job overview
- Supervised children enrolled in extended day program
- Monitored homework time, snack time and planned activities
- Planned and organized activities and materials
- Interacted with the children at all times
Alabama Education AssociationMontgomery, Alabama
Field Agent
08.2008 - 08.2009
Job overview
- Contact prospective participants
- Conduct political surveys on issues of importance to Alabama
- Type participants’ responses to surveys into computer system questionnaire database with accuracy
Education
The University of Alabama At Birmingham (UAB)Birmingham, AL
Master of Arts from Collaborative Special Education
12.2017
The University of Alabama At Birmingham (UAB)Birmingham, AL
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
05.2013
Skills
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Academic technology programs
- Collecting Data
- Problem-solving
- Instructing and presenting
- Management skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Collaboration
- Self-motivation
Timeline
Special Education Facilitator
Highland Avenue Elementary
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Facilitator
Carr Middle School
09.2019 - 07.2021
Special Education Teacher
McAdory Middle School
08.2017 - 09.2019
Paraprofessional Educator
Shades Mountain Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2017
Paraprofessional Educator
Hoover High School
11.2013 - 05.2015
Service Associate
Talbots
10.2013 - 02.2017
Test Prep Teacher
Kaplan, Birmingham City Schools
04.2013 - 09.2015
After School Teacher
Greystone Elementary
03.2012 - 11.2013
Service Associate
Stein Mart
10.2009 - 02.2014
Field Agent
Alabama Education Association
08.2008 - 08.2009
The University of Alabama At Birmingham (UAB)
Master of Arts from Collaborative Special Education
The University of Alabama At Birmingham (UAB)
Bachelor of Science from Psychology