De'Quan Edwards
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills and experience in education, sales, and athletics. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Physical Education/Special Education Assistant
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisting with 5th grade special education department developing students through the Flow Fluency Reading Program while also helping in the physical education department.
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
Delivery Driver
DHL
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
Meat Clerk
Kroger Marketplace
03.2015 - 09.2019
- Opening seafood display, closing meat department, breaking down trucks, stocking product, and providing great customer service.
High School Athletic Director (Internship)
Petersburg High School
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisting with day to day operations of the department including game day and practice procedures (baseball, track, soccer, and basketball), working with coaches and athletes, communication duties, and other administrative duties such as setting up for award banquets
- Attending city council meetings to discuss funding and budgets.
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA of South Hampton Roads
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Overseeing the youth sports activities to help develop psychomotor and cognitive skills for children ages 5-11.
Housing Administrative Operations
Christopher Newport University
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Campus/Dorm room maintenance including fixing and assembling beds, dressers, chairs.
- Stocking bed parts, chairs, sofas, and other merchandise in storage units on and off campus.
Education
Special Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05.2019
General Studies
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA08.2013
Skills
- CPR and First Aid certifications
- Event planning
- Social media
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Instructional Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Schedule Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
Certification
- Licensed Special Education Teacher
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Delivery Driver
DHL
05.2020 - 09.2020
Physical Education/Special Education Assistant
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
09.2019 - 08.2021
High School Athletic Director (Internship)
Petersburg High School
01.2019 - 05.2019
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA of South Hampton Roads
05.2018 - 09.2018
Meat Clerk
Kroger Marketplace
03.2015 - 09.2019
Housing Administrative Operations
Christopher Newport University
05.2014 - 08.2014
Special Education
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Virginia State University
General Studies
Christopher Newport University
Leadership And Coaching Experience
- Green Run Minority Achievement Committee (GMAC), 09/2009, 06/2013, Virginia Beach, VA,
- Cornerback, Christopher Newport University Football Team, 08/2013, 01/2014, Newport News, VA
- Defensive Backs Coach, Green Run High School, 03/2019, 12/2022, Virginia Beach, VA
- Defensive Backs Coach, Oscar Smith High School 05/2023, Present, Chesapeake, VA
Coursework
- Leisure Program Development, Created lesson plans for high school students for three different sports
- Recreational Areas & Facilities, Helped organize and conduct intramural basketball championship
- Financial Aspects of Recreation and Sport Management, Created a business plan with a partner for building and maintaining a sports facility. Included budget, insurance, and expansion plans
- Sport Marketing, Helped organize intramural flag football championship. Marketing included promoting the event on social media and on campus.
- Measurement and Evaluation of Health, Conducted a 100 subject research experiment on the differences of body mass index and total fitness in upperclassmen and underclassmen
- Adapted Physical Education, Volunteered with Special Olympics Developed lesson plans for students with autism Multiple case studies on students with autism
Leadership And Coaching Experience
- Cornerback, Christopher Newport University Football Team, 08/2013, 01/2014, Newport News, VA
- Defensive Backs Coach, Green Run High School, 03/2019, 12/2022, Virginia Beach, VA
- Green Run Minority Achievement Committee (GMAC), 09/2009, 06/2013, Virginia Beach, VA
- Defensive Backs Coach, Oscar Smith High School, 05/2023, Present, Chesapeake, VA