CLIFETEANA MCKIVER
Katy,TX
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements, and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families. Skilled in crisis management, risk assessment, and case documentation, with a strong commitment to upholding legal and ethical standards
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Protective Service Investigator
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Austin, TX
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Dedicated and compassionate Child Welfare Professional with extensive experience investigating child abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
- Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families.
- Skilled in crisis management, risk assessment, and case documentation, with a strong commitment to upholding legal and ethical standards in child protection services.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Sheldon ISD
Houston, TX
07.2023 - 08.2024
- As an Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher, I was responsible for providing developmentally appropriate instruction, assessment, and program planning for special education students with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbance, autism, health impairment, and traumatic brain injury from prekindergarten to kindergarten.
- Monitoring and evaluating student progress and behaviors; serving as an informational resource for students, parents, District personnel and community organizations; while working within a self-contained classroom environment.
Special Education Teacher/Life Skills
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Cypress, TX
02.2021 - 02.2023
- As a Special Education Teacher, I was responsible for providing developmentally appropriate instruction for students with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbance, autism, health impairment, and traumatic brain injury from middle school to high school.
- Through collaboration with members of the student's Individualized Education Plan team, I was also responsible for the development and implementation of IEPs.
- Monitored and evaluated the progress and behavior of students on caseload through data collection.
- Prepared progress reports and report card grades as appropriate; while serving as an informational resource for students, parents, District personnel, and community organizations.
- Was responsible for responding to inquiries and providing information, recommendations, and interpretation of student records.
- Coordinated and conducted various team meetings and implemented team recommendations as assigned.
- Trained and provided work direction and guidance to assigned personnel; organized and conducted in-services for parents or staff as directed.
- Operated a variety of office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Police Officer
City of South Fulton Police Department
South Fulton, GA
10.2018 - 02.2021
- As a police officer for the City of South Fulton my primary responsibilities are to provide public safety for the city and its citizens.
- Job duties include maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
- Other duties include conducting interviews of witnesses and other individuals associated with criminal investigations and traffic violations.
- Also, in the position of police officer with the City of South Fulton, I am assigned to the Special Service unit.
- In this position I work very closely with the Mayor, City Council members and citizens to identify public safety concerns of community.
- Also collaborated with city leaders in the creation of Quality of Life programs city wide.
Instructional Paraprofessional CBI program
Fulton County Schools
Atlanta, GA
08.2016 - 08.2017
- In the position of Instructional Paraprofessional in the CBI, my daily responsibilities include assisting the lead teacher in all facets of daily classroom management.
- Conduct small group reading activities, assist with administrative duties, and supervise independent learning activities.
- I was classified as a categorical, where my duties were to work one to one with a student providing for educational needs and personal care as needed.
Police Officer
Atlanta Police Department
Atlanta, GA
06.2011 - 10.2015
- In the position of police officer, I had the opportunity to serve as School Resource officer for the Atlanta Public School System.
- As a School Resource officer, I was not only responsible for the safety and security of students and staff but also had the opportunity to teach safety courses, mentor and tutor students.
- Worked very closely with special education students with behavior issues.
- Responsible for tracking truancy, documentation of problem behaviors that caused disruption to learning environment.
- Also, present during IEP and SST meetings that were conducted during school hours.
- Work closely with parents, school social workers, school psychologist, behavior intervention specialist and other individuals/agencies associated with special education program.
- Also, in the position of School Resource Officer worked diligently with school staff to identify at risk youth who ‘would benefit from participation in Police Athletic League (PAL).
- PAL hosted various athletic leagues and camps for students throughout the year.
- These camps and leagues provided students with a haven and taught the importance of good citizenship and leadership to at risk youth.
- Had the opportunity to coach several basketball teams and conduct summer basketball clinics.
- Also was responsible for supervising summer enrichment programs.
Paraprofessional Counselor
Yahweh Children’s Village
Castle Hayne, NC
09.2008 - 02.2009
- Assisted licensed professional in developing and applying Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP) for children ages 5-12 in residential psychiatric facility.
- Responsible for supervising scheduled group outings, teaching after school programs classes that focused on social, living, and study skills.
- Also responsible for assisting children with personal care needs.
- Other responsibilities included daily documentation of client behavior and interactions and providing crisis intervention when necessary.
Professional Basketball Player
WNBA
05.2003 - 05.2007
- As a player for the WNBA my essential duties and responsibilities were not only as a professional basketball player but were to also contribute to marketing efforts of the WNBA brand.
- Assigned duties included being available for all media and community service events.
- Member of Phoenix Mercury 2007 WNBA Championship team.
- Worked very closely with community outreach programs and school districts to provide children with access to summer basketball camps and reading enrichment programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA05.2003
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Crisis management
- Case documentation
- Policy writing
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Child welfare advocacy
Certification
- Physical Education (EC-12)
- Core Subjects with STR (EC-6)
- Special Education (EC-12)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Child Protective Service Investigator
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
08.2024 - 07.2025
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Sheldon ISD
07.2023 - 08.2024
Special Education Teacher/Life Skills
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
02.2021 - 02.2023
Police Officer
City of South Fulton Police Department
10.2018 - 02.2021
Instructional Paraprofessional CBI program
Fulton County Schools
08.2016 - 08.2017
Police Officer
Atlanta Police Department
06.2011 - 10.2015
Paraprofessional Counselor
Yahweh Children’s Village
09.2008 - 02.2009
Professional Basketball Player
WNBA
05.2003 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Tulane University
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