Barry Scotton Jr
Wood,NY
Summary
Special Education Teacher/ Learning Specialist Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress and always thinking of how to infuse joy in the classroom. Works well with General Education teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Positive and caring student support professional with upbeat attitude and detail-oriented approach to meeting all student needs. Highly organized, proactive and flexible with strong critical thinking and planning abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Services Coordinator
Ascend Charter School
01.2023 - Current
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Math Learning Specialist/Special Education Coordinator
KIPP Academy Middle School
10.2017 - 01.2023
- Created, collected, and recorded data on student progress to determine the next steps for student success
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- 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
- Collaborated with General Education Teachers to monitor the progress of students and adjust instructional strategies to meet specific needs more efficiently.
- Monitored the progress of students and adjust instructional strategies to meet specific needs more efficiently.
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
- Entered and Processed billing records that used for Special Education
Substitute Teacher
Department Of Education
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Mortgage Banker
J.P. Morgan Chase-Home Lending
09.2009 - 06.2015
- Located and pre-qualified customers for mortgages
- Originated, reviewed, processed, closed and administered customer loan proposals
- Developed and maintained relationships with local real estate agents
- Evaluated client financial positions and identified most appropriate banking products.
- Processed loan applications and monitored progress from start to finish.
- Communicated with clients, processing teams and other third parties to achieve prompt loan closings.
Education
Master of Science - Students With Disabilities-Generalist(7-12)
Touro College
New York, NY05.2021
Master of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY06.2005
Licenses & Certifications
10.2022
Skills
- Classroom management
- IEP compliance
- Differentiated instruction
- Organization
- Positive Learning Environment
Timeline
Student Services Coordinator
Ascend Charter School
01.2023 - Current
Math Learning Specialist/Special Education Coordinator
KIPP Academy Middle School
10.2017 - 01.2023
Substitute Teacher
Department Of Education
09.2015 - 10.2017
Mortgage Banker
J.P. Morgan Chase-Home Lending
09.2009 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Students With Disabilities-Generalist(7-12)
Touro College
Master of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Licenses & Certifications
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