Objective: To utilize my administrative, interpersonal, and organizational skills to improve behavioral responses and learning capacities in an educable environment.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle School
Baltimore, MD
08.2021 - Current
Responsible for modifying mainstream curriculum to accommodate special education Students, grades 6-8. Developed and implemented Individual Education Programs (IEPs) / Behavior Intervention Plans and facilitated formal and informal assessments.
Para Educator
HCPSS
Laurel, MD
04.2021 - 08.2021
Responsible for assisting Special Education Inclusion teacher with the implementation of behavior modification and IEP compliance. Prepare lessons for emotionally challenged/learning disabled students. Maintain behavior records to provide for the Special Education Inclusion teacher for IEP meetings and general running records.
Supervisor
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Owings Mills, MD
08.2004 - 10.2020
Responsible for developing, coaching and directing employees to streamline customer service telephone/correspondence inquires and appeals for HMO/PPO health insurance policies. Enforced company policies and procedures as they related to associate performance and behavior.
Special Education Teacher
Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
07.2002 - 07.2004
Responsible for modifying mainstream curriculum to accommodate special education Students, grades 3 - 6. Developed and implemented Individual Education Programs (IEPs) / Behavior Intervention Plans and facilitated formal and informal assessments.
Special Education Teacher
Harrisburg City School District
Harrisburg, PA
07.1999 - 07.2002
Responsible for modifying mainstream curriculum to accommodate special education Students, grades 3 - 6. Developed and implemented Individual Education Programs (IEPs) / Behavior Intervention Plans and facilitated formal and informal assessments.
Behavior Specialist
Keystone Human Services
Harrisburg, PA
05.1999 - 08.2001
Provided one on one behavioral support for students on IEPs. Wrote individual behavior modification programs for growth and development. Shadowed students in classroom, community and home settings to assist in behavior modifications and adaptations.
Supervisor
Synertech
03.1998 - 04.1999
Responsible for developing, coaching and directing employees to streamline electronic and paper health insurance claims/inquiries for doctors and hospitals. Enforced company policies and procedures as they related to associate performance and behavior.
Employee Relations Representative
Blue Shield
07.1995 - 02.1998
Responsible for disciplinary follow up, investigation of employees who have violated company policies, and employee terminations. Represented HighMark during Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission cases. Also represented the organization during unemployment hearings.
Supervisor
Blue Shield
04.1990 - 06.1995
Responsible for developing, coaching and directing employees to streamline electronic and paper health insurance claims/inquiries for doctors and hospitals. Enforced company policies and procedures as they related to associate performance and behavior.
Customer Service Representative
Blue Shield
10.1988 - 03.1990
Responsible for processing health insurance inquiries for doctors, hospitals, and members.
Education
Master’s Degree -
Chesapeake Bible College/Seminary
11-2022
Special Education Provisional Certificate Coursework - undefined
Baltimore City Community College
09-2002
Special Education Provisional Certificate Coursework - undefined
Shippensburg University
09-2001
Bachelor’s Degree - Journalism
Indiana University
03-1987
Skills
Safety Care Training/CPR
Behavioral Modification Planning
Special Education Inclusion
Special Education Self Contained
Oral/Written Communication Skills
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle School
08.2021 - Current
Para Educator
HCPSS
04.2021 - 08.2021
Supervisor
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
08.2004 - 10.2020
Special Education Teacher
Baltimore City Public Schools
07.2002 - 07.2004
Special Education Teacher
Harrisburg City School District
07.1999 - 07.2002
Behavior Specialist
Keystone Human Services
05.1999 - 08.2001
Supervisor
Synertech
03.1998 - 04.1999
Employee Relations Representative
Blue Shield
07.1995 - 02.1998
Supervisor
Blue Shield
04.1990 - 06.1995
Customer Service Representative
Blue Shield
10.1988 - 03.1990
Special Education Provisional Certificate Coursework - undefined
Baltimore City Community College
Special Education Provisional Certificate Coursework - undefined