Darien Anderson
Houston,TX
Summary
Talented Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality. Operates in high-pressure environments while recommending best resources and courses of action to benefit student education needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
The Learning Network
10.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education programs for students with special needs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely completion of all required documentation and reports.
- Improved parent involvement in the IEP process through consistent communication and accessible resources.
- Enhanced the IEP process by streamlining communication between teachers, administrators, and parents.
ESE Teacher
Miami Dade Public Schools
10.2003 - 08.2023
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Facilitated regular meetings with school staff to review and update individualized education plans as needed.
- Improved parent involvement in the IEP process through consistent communication and accessible resources.
- Advocated for appropriate accommodations and modifications based on each student''s unique needs and abilities.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely completion of all required documentation and reports.
- Enhanced the IEP process by streamlining communication between teachers, administrators, and parents.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, behavior incidents, interventions implemented, and outcomes achieved over time.
- Monitored student progress closely using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to maximize individual potential.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior..
- Enhanced communication between parents, school administration, and support personnel, ensuring a coordinated approach to addressing emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Enhanced communication skills among ELL students with focused speaking and listening exercises.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting teaching methods based on the unique strengths and challenges of each student.
- Served as a mentor and role model for fellow teachers seeking guidance in working with ESE students.
Reginal Property Manager
Dominion Management
03.1998 - 09.2003
- Negotiated vendor contracts and presented to owners for approval.
- Created reports, recorded contracts and kept employee records in corporate database and accounting software.
- Managed budget development and expense control, ensuring optimal financial performance across all properties in the region.
- Ensured timely rent collection and minimized delinquencies with effective communication and follow-up procedures.
- Conducted regular site visits to evaluate property conditions, identifying areas requiring improvements or repairs before escalating into larger issues.
- Maximized revenue growth by developing and executing competitive pricing strategies according to market analyses.
- Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans.
- Provided comprehensive training programs for property staff members, fostering a knowledgeable team capable of handling various industry challenges efficiently.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify department hiring needs, recruitment sources and qualified applicants.
Yeoman
United States Navy, USN
01.1994 - 02.1998
- Assisted with onboarding new employees by creating orientation materials and providing training sessions.
- Organized and maintained filing systems, improving document accessibility and reducing retrieval time.
- Drafted correspondence on behalf of executives, demonstrating professionalism and attention to detail in written communications.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Assisted with event planning and coordination, leading to successful company gatherings and team-building activities.
- Met requirements for government-issued certifications, keeping ship in full compliance.
- Prepared meeting agendas and materials, facilitating productive discussions among team members during meetings.
- Introduced standardized training for cohesive learning environments.
Education
Master of Science - English Education
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Education
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL01.2003
Skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Progress Evaluations
- Strategic Planning
- Team building
- Resource Management
- Documentation And Reporting
- Interviewing skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Case Planning
- Records Management
- Staff education and training
Certification
- Licenses:
- CAM
- MLO
- Educational Certification:
- ESE
- ESOL
- Reading
Timeline
Case Manager
The Learning Network
10.2023 - Current
ESE Teacher
Miami Dade Public Schools
10.2003 - 08.2023
Reginal Property Manager
Dominion Management
03.1998 - 09.2003
Yeoman
United States Navy, USN
01.1994 - 02.1998
Master of Science - English Education
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Nova Southeastern University