Cecile Singleton
Lawrenceville,Virginia
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Engagement Specialist
Improvement Association 21st Century
Stony Creek , VA
2021.10 - Current
- Encouraged family/parental involvement in school
- Provided ongoing, educational programs to immediate family members, parents/legal guardians of students enrolled in enrichment program
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
Special Education Department Chair
Sussex County Public Schools
Stony Creek , Virginia
2021.08 - Current
- Provided diverse data driven instruction to students with and without special needs
- Provided case management services to students
- Participated in IEP Meetings
- Assisted teachers with special education services and professional development needs
- Conducted department meetings to address concerns
- Monitored implementation of school special education services to ensure compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.
- Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
- Met coverage goals by setting effective schedules and delegating work to individual instructors.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
Special Education Math Co-teacher
Brunswick County Schools
Lawrenceville , VA
2017.08 - 2021.08
- Provided diverse data driven instruction to students with and without special needs
- Provided case management services to students
- Participated in IEP Meetings
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Cognitive Counselor
Greensville Correctional Center
Jarratt , VA
2016.06 - 2017.08
- Managed offender caseloads such as home plans, re-entry programs, good time levels, and security levels
- Investigated offender’s discipline convictions and alleged charges to determine offender’s good time and security levels
- Prepared annual reports and maintain proper documentation of context through Coris
- Supervised diverse population of offenders
- Facilitated treatment programs based on Evidence Based Practices
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Records Clerk
Meherrin River Regional Jail
Alberta , VA
2015.08 - 2016.06
- Assisted with typing, data entry and answering incoming calls as required.
- Updated records with new information.
- Checked daily incoming paperwork and documents and made copies before filing.
- Followed confidentially regulations to maintain privacy.
- Participated in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of company and position.
- Created reports, correspondence and spreadsheets with Microsoft Office programs.
Intake Officer
Meherrin River Regional Jail
Alberta , VA
2013.02 - 2015.08
- Used personal computer with software such as VCIN, Jail Tracker, and Microsoft
- Observed strict confidentiality guidelines to properly secure information and data.
- Answered phone and provided assistance to callers under supervision of watch officer.
- Entered information from crime reports into police department's database using.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Created and maintained arrest files on inmates processed through jail.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Education
EDS - Administration And Supervision
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2023
Masters of Teaching and Learning - Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2020
Masters of Arts - Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Sociology
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05.2012
High School Diploma -
Brunswick High School
Lawrenceville, VA06.2009
Skills
- VA IEP
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Community Resources
- Student records management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Elementary education
- Differentiated instruction
- Policy implementation
- Remote learning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Cultural Awareness
- Organization and Time Management
- Data Entry
Accomplishments
Brunswick County Public Schools 2019 Rising Star Teacher Recipient
Additional Information
- , Virginia State University Lift Scholarship Virginia State University C.B. Powell Scholarship Virginia State University Alumni Book Scholarship
Timeline
Family Engagement Specialist
Improvement Association 21st Century
2021.10 - Current
Special Education Department Chair
Sussex County Public Schools
2021.08 - Current
Special Education Math Co-teacher
Brunswick County Schools
2017.08 - 2021.08
Cognitive Counselor
Greensville Correctional Center
2016.06 - 2017.08
Records Clerk
Meherrin River Regional Jail
2015.08 - 2016.06
Intake Officer
Meherrin River Regional Jail
2013.02 - 2015.08
EDS - Administration And Supervision
Liberty University
Masters of Teaching and Learning - Special Education
Liberty University
Masters of Arts - Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Sociology
Virginia State University
High School Diploma -
Brunswick High School
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