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Candace Olds M.ED

Austell,GA

Summary

Innovative Educator bringing 8-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.

Therapeutic professional committed to fostering healthy relationships and emotional well-being. Brings valuable experience in conducting therapy sessions, creating treatment plans, and supporting clients through challenging situations. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Proficient in active listening, conflict resolution, and empathetic communication.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adapted Special Education Teacher K-12

Atlanta Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.

STEM Teacher

Milwaukee Public Schools
02.2018 - Current
  • Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
  • Offered clear and constructive student discipline, discouraging inappropriate behavior and bullying.
  • Taught Engineering /coding subject matter to 479 students on information compiled from multiple sources, including textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
  • Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
  • Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
  • Planned and escorted student field trips relevant to current science course work.
  • Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
  • Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents and principal.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of diversity needs within students requiring extra support.

Behavior Intervention Specialist

St. Charles Consulting Group LLC
09.2016 - 05.2017
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Resolved social and emotional, home and school problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
  • Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.

Intervention Specialist

Milwaukee Public Schools
12.2013 - 06.2016
  • Prepared accurate case history records.
  • Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues.
  • Instructed students in 10 academic areas and 2 reading groups.
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Director of Special Education

ScholArts Preparatory Career Center For Children
12.2012 - 05.2013
  • Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
  • Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
  • Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
  • Maintained program files, records, databases and websites to gather research and prepare and submit quarterly and annual reports for each student in the building.
  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
  • Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
  • Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.

Education

High School Diploma -

Harold S Vincent

Bachelor of Science - Education

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Master of Science - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

MBA - Marriage And Family Therapy

National University
La Jolla, CA
05-2024

Skills

  • Student records management
  • Student engagement
  • Classroom management
  • Online classroom management
  • Lesson plan development
  • Research background
  • Test Proctoring
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Standardized Testing
  • Learning techniques
  • Instruction management
  • Academic testing
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Individual education plans ieps
  • Small group instruction
  • Relationship building
  • Co-teaching experience

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Code.org certified/ computer science
  • Flovocabulary certified
  • Water resource certified
  • Customer services level 1 2 and 3
  • Education Behavioral certified
  • 3-D Printing Certified

Timeline

Adapted Special Education Teacher K-12

Atlanta Public Schools
08.2024 - Current

STEM Teacher

Milwaukee Public Schools
02.2018 - Current

Behavior Intervention Specialist

St. Charles Consulting Group LLC
09.2016 - 05.2017

Intervention Specialist

Milwaukee Public Schools
12.2013 - 06.2016

Director of Special Education

ScholArts Preparatory Career Center For Children
12.2012 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Education

Central State University

Master of Science - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Grand Canyon University

High School Diploma -

Harold S Vincent

MBA - Marriage And Family Therapy

National University

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