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Work History
Education
Skills
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Professional Developments
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Candice Chatman

Professional Educator
McDonough,GA

Summary

Accomplished teaching professional with a solid leadership approach and passion for student learning. Implements successful and diverse lessons to enhance instruction and engage student interest. Organized problem-solver skilled at approaching educational issues and devising forward-thinking resolutions to promote student advancement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Lead Teacher of Special Education

Clayton County Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
  • Support development and review draft IEPs, attend high-profile IEP, and initial eligibility meetings, and facilitate revocation meetings
  • Complete and report Full Time Equivalent (FTE) collection in conjunction with school staff with 100% accuracy
  • Monitor and update master schedules for students with disabilities
  • Communicate with parents and act as liaison between service providers, administrators, and community agencies
  • Monitor discipline, attendance, and ISS/OSS (including support services) and conduct Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) meetings
  • Provide professional development focused on improving specially designed instructional practices
  • Work collaboratively with school instructional staff to ensure appropriate access to general curriculum (intervention programs, accommodations, modifications, collaborative planning, etc.)
  • Conduct instructional observations and provide coaching based on teacher and student needs

Special Education Interrelated Teacher

Clayton County Public Schools
07.2020 - 05.2022
  • Provide instruction to over 30 special education students designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth
  • Develop and modify curricula and prepare lessons and any other instructional materials to student ability levels
  • Participate in IEP conferences, behavior management plans, and functional analysis of behavior, placement, and annual reviews
  • Develop strategies for maintaining classroom environments conducive to effective learning, utilize effective teaching methods, and employ various instructional techniques appropriate to students' maturity, interests, and needs.

Special Education Department Chair

Clayton County Public Schools
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Monitor implementation of campus special education services to ensure compliance with district, state, and federal requirements
  • Monitor implementation of campus IEP process/case manager system for 10 case managers to ensure compliance with district, state, and federal requirements
  • Review and analyze student performance data, LRE data, and other campus special education data to ensure accuracy and compliance with district, state, and federal requirements
  • Conduct regularly scheduled department meetings for staff on operating procedures/strategies for special education services
  • Provide training/consultation for general and special education staff on IEP procedures/strategies for implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure compliance with district, state, and federal requirements
  • Act as liaison between administrators, campus departments, and staff to facilitate effective implementation of instructional services for students with disabilities

Special Education Interrelated Teacher

Henry County Public Schools
07.2016 - 07.2020
  • Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth
  • Develop and modify curricula and prepare lessons and any other instructional materials to student ability levels
  • Participate in IEP conferences, behavior management plans, and functional analysis of behavior, placement, and annual reviews
  • Develops strategies for maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning, utilizes effective teaching methods, and employs various instructional techniques appropriate to students' maturity, interests, and needs.

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
08.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Columbus State University
Columbus, Ga.
08.2005 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

Griffin High School
Griffin, Ga
08.1999 - 05.2003

Skills

Lesson development

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Accomplishments

Professional Development Facilitator/Presenter

· Avoiding Common Pitfalls by Developing IEPs that Help Ensure FAPE. 2023

· Case management 101: Preparation of successfully managing a compliant caseload for students with IEPs. 2023

· Touch Math: A multisensory math program that makes rigorous math concepts accessible for students with disabilities or who struggle to understand grade-level math. 2023

Professional Developments

  • Avoiding Common Pitfalls by Developing IEPs that Help Ensure FAPE 2023
  • First 30 Days for DES Teachers (Compliance and Instruction) 2023
  • Nearpod: Supporting Exceptional Learners with Nearpod 2021
  • High Leverage Practices in Special Education September 2019
  • ESE- IEP Goal Writing and Effective Progress Monitoring 2018
  • MindSet Training 2018
  • Specially Designed Instruction in the Co-Taught Classroom 2018
  • Mentoring Mathematicians: From Additive to Multiplicative Reasoning 2017
  • Incorporating Technology for Students with Disabilities 2017
  • IEP Development 2017
  • Reading Strategies That Work 2017


Certification

Teacher Support and Coaching Endorsement, Metro RESA Certification: Teacher Support and Coaching

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Lead Teacher of Special Education

Clayton County Public Schools
07.2022 - Current

Teacher Support and Coaching Endorsement, Metro RESA Certification: Teacher Support and Coaching

03-2022

Special Education Department Chair

Clayton County Public Schools
10.2021 - 05.2022

Special Education Interrelated Teacher

Clayton County Public Schools
07.2020 - 05.2022

Ga Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy (Ga TAPP), Middle Ga RESA & Griffin RESA Teacher Certification: Sped/General Ed Curriculum

05-2017

Special Education Interrelated Teacher

Henry County Public Schools
07.2016 - 07.2020

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Walden University
08.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Columbus State University
08.2005 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

Griffin High School
08.1999 - 05.2003

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