Deanna Belden Miner
Wichita,Kansas
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative former educator with a solid understanding of individual development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects well with persons from various age groups and diverse backgrounds. Co-created and led nationally recognized post-high school vocational training program for Intellectually and Emotionally Disabled teens. Forged business partnerships and obtained corporate sub-contracts to provide employment training and successful job placements . Designed engaging curriculum and monitoring systems to measure progress. Authored and published consumer banking curriculum, Banking In The Real World, selling over 1500 copies nationwide.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Educator
Sowers Alternative High School (USD #259)
2008.08 - 2023.05
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners
- Diversity, equality and inclusion instruction daily
- Developed and individualized curriculum for multiple courses
- Administrator for Sowers Night School - intensified 4 day/week program for teens with significant behavioral and mental issues.
- Communicated daily with district administration, colleagues, parents and students via face-to-face meetings, phone, text and email.
- Displayed patience and positivity to make essential personal connections.
- Composed and implemented individual education and treatment plans, supported families and fostered societal integration.
- Strong and consistent ability to cope with emotional and/or distressing persons and situations.
- Mediated conflicts between students, families, and staff.
- Managed caseload and data collection for students with mental illness, emotional, intellectual, and physical disabilities.
Business Liaison/Special Education Educator
Dunlap Transition Center At Chisholm Life Skills
1995.08 - 2007.05
- Co-developed new vocational and life skills program for physically and intellectually disabled youth within Wichita School District.
- Evaluated community businesses for student training potential and worked with key personnel to build mutually-beneficial partnership.
- Subcontracted specific tasks or jobs for vocational training opportunities.
- Established and maintained relationships for growth opportunities and successful partnerships.
- Maintained full-time teaching, curriculum development, lesson planning, grading and progress management.
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
- Developed, collected data and maintained individual education plans for 25 students annually.
Education
Master of Arts - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS07.1988
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders & Sciences
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS12.1985
Skills
- Diversity and Inclusion Trainer
- Conflict Management
- Positive and Motivated Learning Environment
- Mental Health Education and Intervention
- Motivated, Focused, Communicative Leadership
- Productivity and Engagement Strategies
- Employment Social Skills Development
- Data Analysis
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Curriculum Development
Timeline
Special Education Educator
Sowers Alternative High School (USD #259)
2008.08 - 2023.05
Business Liaison/Special Education Educator
Dunlap Transition Center At Chisholm Life Skills
1995.08 - 2007.05
Master of Arts - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders & Sciences
Wichita State University
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