Delmarie Blidgen
Durham,NC
Summary
Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to the role.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EC Coordinator
Durham Charter School
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinated special education services for students in grades K–10, ensuring compliance with IDEA ,ADA and state policies.
- Supervised and supported EC teachers, related service providers, and instructional assistants across elementary, middle, and early high school levels
- Managed and facilitated all aspects of IEP and 504 processes, including referrals, evaluations, annual reviews, and eligibility determinations.
- Provided coaching and training on writing standards-aligned IEPs, implementing specially designed instruction (SDI), and progress monitoring
- Collaborated with general education teachers and school administrators to promote inclusive practices and differentiated instruction
- Managed ECATS data entry and documentation (IEPs, services, evaluations, progress reports), ensuring 100% compliance with timelines and audit requirements.
- Analyzed student performance data to support academic and behavioral interventions across tiers.
- Served as liaison between school-based staff, central office EC team, and families.
- Assisted with transition planning and service alignment for students moving between grade levels (elementary to middle, middle to high school)
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Durham Charter School
07.2019 - Current
- Design weekly differentiated lessons for English Language Arts and Math for -grade students both receiving and not receiving special education services, in co-taught and resource-room settings
- Develop and implement behavior management programs for students with particularly challenging behaviors.
- Design and execute classroom culture vision specifically for students with disabilities in low-income communities of Fayetteville, NC values of vision include courage, authenticity, empathy, and resourcefulness
- Case manage over 32 students by setting annual goals, tracking progress towards IEP goals and completion of required classes, providing intervention when needed, and communicating with teachers and guardians
- Collaborate with the general education teacher to modify lessons for students with an Individualized Education Plan in the general education classroom.
- Led students receiving special education services in the resource-room setting to achieve an average of 1.3-grade levels of reading and math growth
- Decreased behavioral removals in the resource-room setting by 100% over 1 year.
- Conducted meetings with teachers to monitor student progress and to insure that necessary accommodations were being met.
- Provide ongoing mentoring, coaching and feedback to new teachers with the goal of strengthening teacher pedagogy through lesson design, lesson study, co-teaching, demonstration lessons and collaborative planning
Special Education Teacher
Mary McArthur Elementary
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided specially designed instruction (SDI) in a self-contained setting to students with serious emotional and behavioral disabilities, focusing on academic and behavioral growth.
- Designed and implemented individualized academic lessons in reading, math, and writing aligned with NC Extended and General Curriculum standards.
- Developed, reviewed, and managed IEPs, including behavior goals and accommodations tailored to each student's needs.
- Created and maintained a structured, trauma-informed classroom environment to support students’ emotional regulation and safety. Implemented daily behavior management systems, including token economies, point systems, and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
- Collected and analyzed behavioral and academic data to inform instruction, goal progress, and intervention effectiveness.
- Collaborated closely with school psychologists, social workers, administrators, general education teachers, and families to promote student success.
- Led crisis intervention strategies and de-escalation procedures using CPI or other approved models to ensure student and staff safety.
Mathematics Teacher
Ferguson Easley Elementary
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Designed and delivered engaging 5th grade math lessons aligned with state standards and district curriculum to build foundational skills in number sense, operations, fractions, decimals, and problem-solving.
- Collaborated with grade-level and special education teams to create differentiated lessons that support diverse learners and promote student engagement.
- Administered math assessments and progress monitoring tools; used data to adjust instruction and provide targeted interventions or enrichment.
- Utilized behavior management strategies to foster a positive and productive math classroom environment, encouraging student participation and focus.
- Applied a range of instructional methods—including hands-on activities, math centers, real-world applications, and digital tools—to enhance conceptual understanding and student achievement.
Special Education Teacher
Ferguson Easley Elementary
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Provided specially designed instruction (SDI) in a self-contained setting to students with serious emotional and behavioral disabilities, focusing on academic and behavioral growth.
- Designed and implemented individualized academic lessons in reading, math, and writing aligned with NC Extended and General Curriculum standards.
- Developed, reviewed, and managed IEPs, including behavior goals and accommodations tailored to each student's needs.
- Created and maintained a structured, trauma-informed classroom environment to support students’ emotional regulation and safety. Implemented daily behavior management systems, including token economies, point systems, and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
- Collected and analyzed behavioral and academic data to inform instruction, goal progress, and intervention effectiveness.
- Collaborated closely with school psychologists, social workers, administrators, general education teachers, and families to promote student success.
- Led crisis intervention strategies and de-escalation procedures using CPI or other approved models to ensure student and staff safety.
Special Education Teacher
Randolph Lopez School of Hope
05.1992 - 07.2014
- Designed and delivered weekly lessons and activities in Literacy Skills, Mathematics, Life Skills, Social Studies, and Science, aligned with curriculum standards and tailored to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Utilized Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), differentiated instruction, hands-on activities, technology, learning centers, and thematic units to engage learners and enhance knowledge retention.
- Coordinated and supervised the Grade 10 & 11 department, managing a team of five teachers and three teacher aides on behalf of the principal.
- Led the development and implementation of behavior management programs for students with significant behavioral challenges, fostering a structured and supportive learning environment.
- Facilitated regular planning sessions to promote collaborative problem-solving, idea-sharing, and instructional planning among team members.
Education
North Carolina Teaching Licensure -
Western Carolina University
05.2021
Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education
Western Carolina University
08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of the West Indies
01.1996
Diploma - Elementary Education
Shortwood Teachers College
06.1991
Skills
Proficient with Microsoft, Google Drive, Graphics, Multimedia, Spreadsheets, Databases, designing adult experiences, equity audits, operations, and strategic thinking
Certification
Exceptional Children: General Curriculum (K-12)
Cross Categorical (K-12)
HONORS & PUBLICATIONS
Teacher legislative performance Bonus(2017-2018)
Ferguson Easley Elementary For Exceeding Growth, Employee of the Month( 03/2016)
Ferguson Easley Elementary, Teacher of the Year (2005 - 2006)
Randolph Lopez School of Hope, Certificate of Achievement in Language & Communication Disorder & Delay in 2007
Timeline
EC Coordinator
Durham Charter School
07.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Durham Charter School
07.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Mary McArthur Elementary
08.2018 - 07.2019
Mathematics Teacher
Ferguson Easley Elementary
08.2017 - 07.2018
Special Education Teacher
Ferguson Easley Elementary
08.2014 - 07.2017
Special Education Teacher
Randolph Lopez School of Hope
05.1992 - 07.2014
Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of the West Indies
Diploma - Elementary Education
Shortwood Teachers College
North Carolina Teaching Licensure -
Western Carolina University
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