CHAUNDA MCCRAY LEWIS
Dayton,OH
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher seeking an administrative position to fully allow use of skills and talents in relationship building, instructional leadership, organization management, systems design and implementation. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Huber Heights City Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community
- Provide essential information to aid in making informed decisions as member of Building Leadership Team and Intervention Assistance Team
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Performed administrative duties including management of staff and students, management of materials and data, communication and collaboration between parents, staff, students and transportation, maintain documentation log, communicate issues and concerns with superior
- Instructed students in four academic areas and five reading groups
- Upgraded and streamlined supplemental support for Students with disabilities, Tier III Intervention students and English learning students by 100%
Intervention Specialist
Trotwood Madison City Schools
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
- Plan and execute activities to promote conflict management, growth mindset and pro-social skill development
- Document student progress against goals
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students
- Establish rapport with students, parents and staff
- Analyze data to determine academic and behavioral needs of students with disabilities
- Staff presentations as member of Trotwood Aspiring Leader Academy
- Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
Intervention Specialist
Dayton Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Instructed students with disabilities, including Intellectual Disability, Autism and Behavior Disorders in self contained setting
- Executed lessons using Best Practices
- Regularly evaluated student achievement data
- Participated in weekly Team Based Team meetings
- Participated in weekly Data Chat meetings
- Designed and implemented small group intervention schedule
- Updated and maintained Individualized Education Plans
- Collaborated with parents and colleagues
- Established rapport with students and colleagues
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Maintained strong parent communication and collaboration with 100% parent participation
Positive School Climate Lead Teacher
Dayton Public Schools
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with principal to define PSC for school and staff based on culturally-informed PSC theory and research
- Developed and facilitate implementation of school-wide incentive program
- Analyzed and interpreted monthly data reports for Principal, Building Leadership Team and Positive School Climate Committee
- Provided professional development related to PSC for staff
- Monitored delivery of PSC tiered intervention supports
- Collected and evaluated data from program implementation to determine effectiveness
- Served as liaison to community based preventive programming and supports
- Led PSC team in delivery of School wide incentive design, resulting in an increase of positive student behavior by 30%
- Created and implemented Tier III Behavior support for targeted students, resulting in an increase of positive classroom behavior by 25%
Title I Program Coordinator
Dayton Public Schools - Reduction in Force
07.2015 - 12.2016
- Worked in collaboration with building Principals and District Level Administration to develop and implement programming for their specific building need
- Provided guidelines and expertise to administrators in programming mandates, budgeting, expenditure processing and fiscal management of Title I allocations
- Maintained working knowledge of federal and state regulations governing required elementary and secondary education programs
- Conducted audits for federal and state compliance
- Allocated funds formulated for Priority, Focus and Watch schools
- Managed budgets of Priority, Focus and Watch Schools
- Performed audits for state and federal compliance reviews
- Upgraded expenditure process for district use resulting in 100% improvement and ease of use
Intervention Specialist, Department Chair
Trotwood Madison City Schools
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Instructed students with disabilities, including Specific Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, Other Health Impaired- Minor, Autism, Speech and Language Impairment and Emotional Disturbance
- Instructed students in various environments including, Self contained resource room, Full Inclusion and pull out resource room
- Collaborated with general education teachers to create differentiated lessons and activities that were aligned with Common Core standards
- Executed lessons using Best Practices
- Communicated regularly with parent and professional staff pertinent information about student
- Collaborated with building administration and counselors to create accommodation plan for state assessments
- Regularly evaluated student achievement/data
- Evaluated academic needs and created appropriate Individualized Education Plans
- Implemented Positive Behavior Support Systems to maintain a safe learning environment
- Mentored/coached newer Intervention Specialist
- Reviewed, adopted and assigned new students to caseloads as Intervention Specialist Department Chair
- Provided staff training on various topics as Intervention Specialist Department Chair
- Participated in Building Leadership Team as the Intervention Specialist Department Chair
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
- Developed and implemented appropriate transition plan goals and activities for students with disabilities
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate
- Assisted and identified at-risk students to eliminate student barriers to learning
- Delivered staff presentations related to Navigating Standards for inclusion, Differentiation and Small group instruction
- Trained new Intervention Specialists applying the Baldrige framework for continuous improvement
Intervention Specialist
Northridge Local School District
07.2003 - 06.2005
Education
Professional Principal License - Educational Leadership
University of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio2017
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of Dayton
2015
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH2004
Intervention Specialist (K-12) - Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Intensive
Professional License
2004
Skills
- Efficient, organized planner
- Relationship building and conflict resolution management
- Evaluation, data analysis and interpretation
- Behavior analysis and interpretation
- Building Leadership Team
- Team Based Team
- Ohio Improvement Plan
- Staff Training and Implementation
- Positive Behavior Intervention development and support
- Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan (CCIP)
- Title I regulatory compliance and budget oversight
- IDEA regulatory compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Elementary After School Tutoring Administrator
- Multi Tired System of Supports- MTSS
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Huber Heights City Schools
08.2019 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Trotwood Madison City Schools
07.2018 - 05.2019
Intervention Specialist
Dayton Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2018
Positive School Climate Lead Teacher
Dayton Public Schools
01.2017 - 06.2017
Title I Program Coordinator
Dayton Public Schools - Reduction in Force
07.2015 - 12.2016
Intervention Specialist, Department Chair
Trotwood Madison City Schools
01.2006 - 01.2015
Intervention Specialist
Northridge Local School District
07.2003 - 06.2005
Professional Principal License - Educational Leadership
University of Dayton
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of Dayton
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Central State University
Intervention Specialist (K-12) - Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Intensive
Professional License
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