Calvin D. Lamar
5315 Joe King Rd,FL
Summary
Dedicated innovative educator with 23 years’ experience. Experience combining technology and traditional instructional methods to support lifelong learning. Displays a high level of patience in working with young students. Teaching experience includes working with English Speaking Other Languages (ESOL) and low-socioeconomic groups. Extensive experience in contributing to the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Access Points ESE Teacher
Marshall Magnet Middle School
07.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting teaching methods based on the unique strengths and challenges of each student.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a productive and focused learning environment for all students.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to discuss student progress, address concerns, and collaborate on strategies for success at home and in the classroom.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Child Protective Investigator
Broward Sheriff's Office
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Interviewed children and adults concerning allegations of abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment to ascertain the validity of allegations, documented living conditions, and determined the need to remove children from an unsafe environment.
- Implemented and informed clients of available social service programs to assist them with their needs.
- Conducted follow-up visits to ensure the safety of children is being maintained and support programs are in place.
ESE Intellectual disabilities teacher
Lake Worth High School, Palm Beach County
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Assess students’ skills and determine their educational needs
- Adapt general lessons to meet students’ needs
- Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student
- Plan activities that are specific to each student’s abilities
- Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
- Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress
- Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
- Discuss students’ progress with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators
- Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
- Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and from school to life outside of school
6th Grade IBMYB Science Teacher
Carver Middle School, Palm Beach County
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Teach Science to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities
- Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter
- Develops lesson plans, instructional materials, and critical thinking activities which provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
- Utilizes a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, and discovery
- Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
- Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
- Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
- Reinforced positive, on-task behavior; respond appropriately and effectively to inappropriate, off- task, or challenging behavior; De-escalation and conflict resolution (including mediation) Provided programmatic leadership by researching and providing knowledge and technical assistance about best practices in strategic program areas including behavior management best practices, positive behavior supports, and social-emotional domain to support learning for all students
- Collaborates with Special Education and other service providers to determine I.E.P
- Requirements
- Guide students in understanding and embracing the connection between real world experience and academics in order to become reflective critical thinkers.
5th Grade Science Teacher
Pleasant City Elementary School, Palm Beach County
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Teach Science to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities
- Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter
- Develops lesson plans, instructional materials, and critical thinking activities which provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
- Utilizes a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, and discovery
- Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
- Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
- Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
- Reinforced positive, on-task behavior; respond appropriately and effectively to inappropriate, off- task, or challenging behavior; De-escalation and conflict resolution (including mediation) Provided programmatic leadership by researching and providing knowledge and technical assistance about best practices in strategic program areas including behavior management best practices, positive behavior supports, and social-emotional domain to support learning for all students
- Collaborates with Special Education and other service providers to determine I.E.P
- Requirements
- Guide students in understanding and embracing the connection between real world experience and academics in order to become reflective critical thinkers.
5th Grade S. Studies Teacher
Renaissance Charter Schools, Charter Schools USA
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Taught social studies to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities
- Instructed students in citizenship and basic subject matter
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
- Utilized a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, and discovery
- Translated lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
- Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
- Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
1st and 5th Grade Teacher
Oriole Elementary BCPS
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities
- Instructed students in citizenship and basic subject matter
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
- Utilized a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, and discovery
- Translated lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Established and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
- Evaluated students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
- Communicated with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
- Identified student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
5th Grade Teacher
Park Lakes Elementary BCPS
08.2006 - 06.2013
- Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities
- Instructed students in citizenship and basic subject matter
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
- Utilized a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, and discovery
- Translated lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Established and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
- Evaluated students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
- Communicated with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
- Identified student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
6th Grade ELA and World History Teacher
Deerfield Beach Middle School, BCPS
08.2002 - 06.2006
- Taught reading, language arts, and social studies to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities
- Instructed students in citizenship and basic subject matter
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
- Utilized a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, and discovery
- Translated lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Established and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
- Evaluated students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
- Communicated with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
- Identified student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Team Leader
Deerfield Beach Middle School, BCPS
08.2002 - 06.2004
- Provided leadership in the development of quality instruction for students
- Assisted teachers with strategies which facilitate improved student achievement
- Coordinated departmental duties including preparation of reports, agendas, minutes, and surveys
- Provided guidance and assistance in the maintenance of required diagnostic/prescriptive profiles, records and classroom folders
6th Grade Teacher
Deerfield Park Elementary, BCPS
08.2001 - 06.2002
- Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities
- Instructed students in citizenship and basic subject matter
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
- Utilized a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, and discovery
- Translated lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Established and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
- Evaluated students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
- Communicated with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
- Identified student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL08.2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL04.1999
Skills
- Evidence-Based Assessment
- Positive Learning Environment
- Small Group Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement
Certification
Elementary Education- Grades 1st – 6th
ESE K-12
ESOL Endorsed Expires June 2027
Florida Department of Education
Affiliations
- HCTA (Hillsborough County Teachers Association)
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc
Timeline
Access Points ESE Teacher
Marshall Magnet Middle School
07.2023 - Current
Child Protective Investigator
Broward Sheriff's Office
01.2023 - 06.2023
ESE Intellectual disabilities teacher
Lake Worth High School, Palm Beach County
01.2021 - 01.2023
6th Grade IBMYB Science Teacher
Carver Middle School, Palm Beach County
08.2018 - 06.2021
5th Grade Science Teacher
Pleasant City Elementary School, Palm Beach County
08.2016 - 06.2018
5th Grade S. Studies Teacher
Renaissance Charter Schools, Charter Schools USA
08.2015 - 06.2016
1st and 5th Grade Teacher
Oriole Elementary BCPS
08.2013 - 06.2015
5th Grade Teacher
Park Lakes Elementary BCPS
08.2006 - 06.2013
6th Grade ELA and World History Teacher
Deerfield Beach Middle School, BCPS
08.2002 - 06.2006
Team Leader
Deerfield Beach Middle School, BCPS
08.2002 - 06.2004
6th Grade Teacher
Deerfield Park Elementary, BCPS
08.2001 - 06.2002
Master of Science - Education Administration
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Elementary Education- Grades 1st – 6th
ESE K-12
ESOL Endorsed Expires June 2027
Florida Department of Education
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