Excellent teacher with strong writing skills. Pleasant and easy going personality with a strong work ethic and an exceptionally strong commitment to the individuals under my instruction/care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver Rehabilitation Specialist
State Of Maryland
01.2013 - Current
Taught novice drivers and experienced drivers to drive with adaptive equipment such as hand controls and left foot accelerator pedals.
Completed driving evaluations to determine whether novice drivers with disabilities had the potential to learn how to drive.
Completed driving evaluations to determine whether experienced drivers had the potential to learn how to drive with adaptive equipment.
Special Education Teacher
State Of Maryland
08.1995 - 06.2012
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
05.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And History
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI
05.1987
Skills
Patience and understanding
Route Planning
Traffic Law Observation
Time Management
Ability to work with individuals with cognitive differences such as Autism and ADHD
Very quick reaction time
Ability to maintain maximum concentration for two hour driving lessons
Licensing Specialist at State of Maryland -Office of Child Care Licensing BranchLicensing Specialist at State of Maryland -Office of Child Care Licensing Branch