Educational leader with extensive experience in special education, instructional program administration, and compliance. Skilled in human capital management, data-driven program evaluation, and collaborative partnerships with parents and stakeholders. Proven record in supervising educators, analyzing student achievement data, managing resources, and fostering school improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialized Instruction Program Manager
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
09.2024 - Current
40 hours per week
Supervisor: Dr. Vanessa Kenner, Director of Special Education
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My duties include but are not limited to coordinating the delivery of Special Education services to identified students, designing and implementing policy and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations, helps develop program budgets, provides programming support to site support to administrators, coordinates FTE, develops and implements procedures for managing special education data required for trend analysis, and assists in developing training and information material for dissemination to schools, parents and community agencies. I serve seven schools and three specific programs in the district.
Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
Assistant Principal
Jenkins High School
06.2022 - 09.2024
40 hours per week
Supervisor: Heather Handy, Principal
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My duties included but were not limited to assisting the principal in the general administration of the school and serving as principal when the principal was absent, assisted in the construction and evaluation of classroom testing instruments, observed, trained and evaluated teachers on my caseload, developed schedule of classes for the school year for students and teachers, supervising conduct within the school and oversees discipline procedures.
Dean of Students
Jenkins High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
40 Hours per week
Supervisor: Heather Handy, Principal
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Promoted an effective learning environment through enforcement of the student code of conduct. Work with intervention teams to resolve problems that impede student learning and/or student participation in school activities. Lead student rewards system. Investigated student attendance and conduct concerns. Prepared communications outlining conduct violations, warnings, suspensions, etc. Participated in parent conferences and IEP meetings as requested. Supported teachers with meeting instructional goals and requirements.
Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
Exceptional Education Lead Teacher
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts
01.2019 - 01.2021
40 hours per week
Supervisor: Aysha Parks, Principal
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Responsible for working with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. I adapt general education lessons and collaborate with General Education teachers to teach reading, writing, and math, to students with mild and moderate disabilities. Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student. Mentor new SPED teachers and paraprofessionals. Deliver District information to members of my SPED team. Teacher leader to a SPED team of five teachers servicing grades K – 8.
Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
Exceptional Children Educator
Shallotte Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2019
40 Hours per week
Supervisor: Marie Laboy, Principal
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Responsible for working with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. I adapted the general education lessons and collaborated with General Education Teachers to teach ELA, Science, Social Studies, and math, to students with mild and moderate disabilities in co-teaching and resource settings. Developed and implemented Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for 33 students on my caseload.
Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
SPED Teacher
Garden City Elementary School
06.2015 - 01.2018
40 hours per week
Supervisor: Renae McCullough, Principal
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Responsible for working with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. I adapted general education lessons and collaborated with General Education Teacher to teach ELA, Science, Social Studies, and Math, to students with mild and moderate disabilities. Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student.
Partnered with parents and guardians to develop strategies for supporting their child''s learning at home, enhancing overall student success.
Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
SPED Paraprofessional
Garden City Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2015
40 hours per week
Supervisor: Renae McCullough, Principal
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Assists with instruction for assigned students in support of, and under the direction of, the teacher. Prepares activities under the guidance of the Classroom Teacher including preparation of bulletin boards, displays, exhibits, and related classroom and school displays. Participates in in-service training programs.
Provided one-on-one assistance for students with various disabilities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Automated Logistics Specialist
US Army
04.2006 - 12.2010
40 hours per week
The automated logistical specialist supervises and performs management or stock record/warehouse functions pertaining to scheduling, receipt, storage, distribution and issue and maintains equipment records and parts.
Reviewed and verified quantities received against bills of lading, contracts, purchase requests and shipping documents.