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Clifford Macklin

CHESAPEAKE,Virginia

Summary

Special Education teacher providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in a academic setting. Certified and licensed in Virginia and recognized as a highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students with special needs.

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 with Specially Design Instructions. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

52
52
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Norfolk Public Schools
Norfolk, VA
11.2016 - Current
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet Virginia SOL's.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Recreation Leader & Athletic Supervisior

City Of Chesapeake, Virginia Government
Chesapeake, VA
05.1994 - Current

Part time employed as a Recreation Leader and Athletic supervisor.

  • Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, parents and staff.
  • Managed timesheets for recreation attendants, instructors and coaches to provide prompt payment.
  • Established team rosters, scheduled leagues and tournaments and enforced rules and regulations of recreation and athletic programs.
  • Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
  • Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.

Security Officer

Chesapeake Puplic Schools
Chesapeake, VA
08.1996 - 10.2015
  • Monitored the hallways, cafeteria, bus duty and athletic games.
  • Administered CPR and first aid to resuscitate individuals while waiting for emergency medical responders to arrive.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Moved throughout facility and among customers to remain aware of developing security situations.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Reviewed both security camera footage and live feeds to spot trespassers and criminal activity.
  • Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
  • Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Great Bridge High School
Chesapeake, VA

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
05.2011

Master of Science - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs

Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2009

Skills

  • Motivating Students,
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Post-Secondary Education
  • Secondary education
  • Special education

Athletics

Over the years I have been involved in athletics on all levels in multiple capacities has a athlete, coach, official. I have played basketball at the high school and college level. I've coached middle school basketball, high school basketball, football, track and varsity boys volleyball. I am currently coaching youth sports with the Chesapeake Parks and Recreation, Leisure Department.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Norfolk Public Schools
11.2016 - Current

Security Officer

Chesapeake Puplic Schools
08.1996 - 10.2015

Recreation Leader & Athletic Supervisior

City Of Chesapeake, Virginia Government
05.1994 - Current

High School Diploma -

Great Bridge High School

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Norfolk State University

Master of Science - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs

Regent University
Clifford Macklin