Dr. Shamela Flowers

• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
• Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
• Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
• Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
• Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
• Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
• Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.

• Developed and maintained a comprehensive database of program participants, helping to track progress and ensure appropriate follow-up actions were taken as needed.
• Managed budget allocations effectively, ensuring optimal use of resources and timely delivery of services.
• Assisted in grant application writing process to secure funding necessary for program operations and enhancements.
• Mentored junior staff members by sharing knowledge and insights gained through years of experience in the field, fostering a supportive work environment conducive to professional growth.

Supports Principals and school staff in the screening and selection of exceptional children staff
Prepares and submits required local, state, and federal reports
Ensures compliance of EC programs with federal, state, and local regulations.
Conducts assessment activities to determine the needs and effectiveness of exceptional children programs; develops and supports short- and long-range goals and objectives for the improvement of system-wide instruction for exceptional children.
Writing of Exceptional Children’s Grant PRC 611
Oversee the placement committee process, assists in developing and implementing assessment practices and policies affecting programs for exceptional children; interprets educational policies and procedures for various audiences.
Oversee the process of ensuring that each exceptional student is counted for reimbursement purposes.
Supports principals and school staff in the screening and selection of exceptional children staff.
Prepares and submits required local, state, and federal reports.
Reads various publications and attends various workshops, seminars, etc., to continuously upgrade professional knowledge.
Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and procedures regarding exceptional children.
Considerable knowledge of School Board policies, procedures, and standards regarding education.
Considerable knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations, and/or federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, and district policies.

Monitor and conduct the Initial, Annual Review and Reevaluation process.

Knowledge of how to successfully perform December 1/April 1 Child Counts.

Work to diligently work to ensure Exceptional Children (EC) Continuous Improvement Performance Plan (CIPP) compliance.

Implement special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.

Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.

Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.

Create Individualized Education Plans for students, as well as determine their Annual and short-term goals/objectives.

Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.