Deborah T. Ormerod
East Providence,Rhode Island
Summary
To utilize skills developed through years of experience in the educational field as a teacher and department chair in special education.
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diagnostic Prescriptive Teacher
East Providence School Department
01.2024 - Current
- Participated as a member of the Individual Educational Program team process including referral, evaluation, eligibility determination, and recommendation
- Administered and interpreted educational assessments and the use of instruments designed to measure academic achievement
- Coordinated the development of Individual Education Programs in concert with appropriate assessment data and the recommendations of the I.E.P
- Team
- Assumed I.E.P
- Chair role as appropriate in the context of the R.I
- Regulations for Children with Disabilities
Special Education Teacher
Rhode Island Transition Academy
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Program for 18-22 year-olds who have IEPs located on the Roger Williams University campus
- Taught functional academic lessons with differentiation as needed
- Attended IEP related meetings
- Completed IEP related documents as required by IDEA
Department Chair - Special Services
East Providence High School
01.2004 - 01.2023
- LEA at IEP meetings, manifestation and evaluation team meetings
- Supervised and evaluated up to 24 teachers and 35 paraprofessionals
- Scheduled special education classes for up to 350 special education students
- Established special education case manager schedules and caseload lists
- Conducted department meetings
- Provided professional development for staff
- Scheduled, conducted and participated in eligibility and IEP meetings with school personnel, parents and students
- Observed teaching methods and instruction; provided feedback
- Maintained inventory of instructional materials
- Participated in interviews for positions within the department and school
- Arranged coverage for classes
- Administered and scored educational testing with report development for new referrals for special education services, as well as 3 year reevaluations; reported results at eligibility meetings
- Maintained accurate records for district and state reporting
- Developed IEP for students who are found eligible in accordance with state regulations
- Analyzed data from state assessments to determine needs of student learning
- Assisted administrators with scheduling IEP students for state testing according to individual accommodations
- Oversaw Alternate Assessment Program
Special Services - resource teacher
East Providence High School
01.1987 - 01.2004
- Performed all the duties and responsibilities associated with teaching special education children including planning, writing, and implementing IEP's
- Piloted and participated in co-teaching mathematics classes
- Enhanced transitional skills class to enable resource teachers to participate in career exploration in the community, as well as in the classroom
Unit Supervisor
The Groden Center
01.1985 - 01.1987
- Supervised two units consisting of twelve clients and six treatment team staff
- Duties included scheduling, conducting individualized educational meetings, staff evaluations, implementing and supervision of intake evaluations, and performing educational evaluations
Treatment Coordinator
The Groden Center
01.1981 - 01.1985
- Responsible for development and implementation of individualized educational plans, and conducting educational evaluations
- Designed and implemented behavioral modification procedures
- Recipient of Teacher of the Year, 1985
Education
Master of Education -
Providence College
01.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Providence College
01.1981
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Small group instruction
- Student needs assessment
Certification
Life professional special educator - middle/secondary level, 12/01/95
Awards
Distinguished Faculty Award, 2022, East Providence High School National Honor Society
Activities
- Rhode Island Special Hockey, 01/01/06, present, Assisted with development and implementation of hockey team for special needs children in Pawtucket, RI
- East Providence Historical Society, 01/01/10, present, Board member, Curator, Vice President (2012 to present), Social Media, Museum Committee
- East Providence Historic District Commission, 01/01/14, present, Chairperson, Secretary, Board member
Timeline
Diagnostic Prescriptive Teacher
East Providence School Department
01.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Rhode Island Transition Academy
01.2023 - 01.2024
Department Chair - Special Services
East Providence High School
01.2004 - 01.2023
Special Services - resource teacher
East Providence High School
01.1987 - 01.2004
Unit Supervisor
The Groden Center
01.1985 - 01.1987
Treatment Coordinator
The Groden Center
01.1981 - 01.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Providence College
Master of Education -
Providence College
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