Dee Winslow
Hertford,NC
Summary
I am a highly-motivated, goal oriented, and passionate educator with an intense desire to take on new challenges. I have a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. I am adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am committed to strengthening professional learning for education agencies, providing guidance and support to improve positive student outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Perquimans County Schools
Hertford, NC
08.2012 - Current
- August 2012-June 2020 - Hertford Grammar School (3-5); Perquimans County Middle School (6-9) - June 2020-current
- Serves as IEP Chair (formerly and currently). Duties include monthly internal audit reviews, attends state-wide professional learning on compliance, ECATS, and multiple other professional learning opportunities.
- Serves as role as North Carolina State Improvement Project Co-Coordinator for Reading. Has been an NC SIP Co-Coordinator since 2012 and each consecutive year has been the grant recipient for NC SIP.
- Formerly Reading Foundations Instructor.
- Current Reading Research to Classroom Practice Instructor- networks with surrounding LEA's when coordinating this professional learning in-district and out-district.
- Leads professional learning opportunities in Literacy, booster sessions from Reading Research to Classroom Practice, and evidence based assessment practices.
- Serves as a mentor for beginning teachers.
- Serves on the School Improvement Team and MTSS Team.
- Serves on the LEA Self-Assessment Team and chairs the NC SIP Advisory Team.
- Consults with other professionals such as speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school counselors, private agencies, and community based agencies on behalf of student needs.
- Prioritizes and organizes tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Works successfully with a diverse group of colleagues to accomplish goals and address any issues relevant to student needs.
- Fosters in-depth relationships with parents and students by engaging families through frequent communication via multiple methods (i.e. Remind, Google Meets, face to face, telephone, teacher created website)
- Maintains accurate records of student attendance, grades, assessments, and IEP goals and objectives.
- Designs and delivers personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
- Implements evidence-based practices to support students' academic success.
- Facilitates individualized instruction in areas such as reading, writing, math, social skills, and behavior management.
- Facilitates IEP Meetings during COVID and designed meaningful, individualized instructional opportunities through google classroom, canvas, and scheduled google meets.
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Public Schools
Elizabeth City, NC
09.2009 - 08.2012
Drop-Out Prevention Coordinator (Time-limited)
Perquimans County Schools
Hertford, NC
01.2009 - 09.2009
- Time-limited grant funded position for targeting at-risk youth.
- Facilitated and participated in IEP Meetings.
- Managed budgets associated with specific programs or initiatives.
- Worked closely and collaborated with our middle and high school.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop policies related to prevention efforts.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into day-to-day operations when appropriate.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive prevention program.
- Created and distributed educational materials for staff, clients, and community members.
- Assisted in developing grant proposals for funding new projects or initiatives.
- Established referral networks with external organizations for students needing specialized care or services.
- Planned and organized events related to prevention initiatives.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Human Services Clinical Counselor I & II
Albemarle Mental Health Center
Elizabeth City, NC
10.1998 - 12.2008
- Worked and successfully supervised 8-10 High Risk Intervention Workers.
- Conducted annual evaluations on employees.
- Provided 1:1 high risk intervention services to clients K-12 in the school setting.
- Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
- Developed and Implemented Person Centered Treatment Plans for clients
- Communicated progress to teachers, parents and guardians, addressing concerns on areas requiring improvement.
- Networked with the surrounding school districts, Juvenile Court Counselors, JCPC, local community agencies such as the sheriff's department, probation and parole, and local government agencies in the Northeast.
- Responsible for placing clients in PRTF's, Therapeutic Level II homes, and facilitated in coordinating short-term inpatient hospitalizations.
- Worked after-hours at Albemarle Hospital 24 Hour Inpatient Crisis Unit.
- Facilitated and secured medicaid funding.
Education
Master of Education - Instructional Technology
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2011
Master of Science - Criminal Justice, Minor Juvenile Justice
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Minor Juvenile Justice
Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City05-1998
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City08-1996
Add-on School Administration - Add-on School Administration
UNC Pembroke
Some College (No Degree) - Licensure in Special Education/LD
Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NCSkills
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Interpretation of Special Education Policies and Laws
- Working with Diverse Colleagues, Students, and Families
- Facilitating professional learning with adults - face to face and virtual
- Differentiated Instruction
- Precise Student Records Management
- Curriculum Development
- IEP Development
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Competent in Technology
Certification
- NC Teaching licensure areas: Special Education - General Curriculum - K-12; English-Language Arts - 6-9
- Reading Research to Classroom Practice Instructor (current)
- National Board Certification - Exceptional Needs Specialist (current)
- Reading Foundations Instructor (2014)
- Non-violent Crisis Prevention Certification (current)
- Certified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-2002)
Accomplishments
- Exceptional Children's Educator of Excellence (2022-2023 school year)
- Teacher of the Year - Perquimans County Middle School (2022-2023 school year)
- National Board Certification - Maintenance of Certification (December 2022)
- National Board Certification - Initial (December 2017)
- Bright Ideas Grant - September 2020
- Exceptional Children's Educator of Excellence - November 2014
- NC SIP Grant Recipient - 2012-current
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Perquimans County Schools
08.2012 - Current
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Public Schools
09.2009 - 08.2012
Drop-Out Prevention Coordinator (Time-limited)
Perquimans County Schools
01.2009 - 09.2009
Human Services Clinical Counselor I & II
Albemarle Mental Health Center
10.1998 - 12.2008
Master of Education - Instructional Technology
North Carolina State University
Master of Science - Criminal Justice, Minor Juvenile Justice
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Minor Juvenile Justice
Elizabeth City State University
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
College of The Albemarle
Add-on School Administration - Add-on School Administration
UNC Pembroke
Some College (No Degree) - Licensure in Special Education/LD
Elizabeth City State University
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