Diane Beard
Waretown,NJ
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborates with fellow professionals to promote stimulating and positive learning environments. Offers strong IEP development and case management skills. Possess extensive knowledge of NJ special ed rules and regulations and Child Study Team procedure.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Southern Regional School District
10.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts, and in-depth subject matter.
Director of Special Education Services
Berkeley Township Board Of Education
09.2001 - 01.2015
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
- Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
School Social Worker
Kearny Board Of Education
01.1990 - 06.2001
- Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
- Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
- Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
- Trained and guided teachers on how to identify and support students.
- Collaborated with schools, family services and health care providers to determine services and aid with psychosocial assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work/Education
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJMaster of Arts - Education Administration
Kean University
Union, NJSkills
- Student Records Management
- Test Proctoring
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Shared Governance
- Special Education
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Middle School Education
- IEP Understanding
- Parent Relations
- Classroom Integration
- Administering Networks
- Differentiated Instruction
- Analytical Skills
- Administrative Updates
- Educational Settings
- Educational Strategies
- Behavior Management
- Organizational Abilities
- Group Assistance
- Enforcing Classroom Rules
- School Administration
- Classroom Monitoring
- Group Dynamics
- Student Counseling
- Ability to Be Flexible
- District Standards
- Family Involvement
Certification
New Jersey
School Social Worker
Principal /Administrator
Supervisor
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Southern Regional School District
10.2022 - Current
Director of Special Education Services
Berkeley Township Board Of Education
09.2001 - 01.2015
School Social Worker
Kearny Board Of Education
01.1990 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work/Education
Seton Hall University
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Kean University
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