Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
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EBBONY ALLEN-SIMMONS
Arlington,TX
Summary
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Great Hearts Academy
Special Education Lead Teacher
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Using the Classical Education Curriculum, develop and plan special designed instructions to students receiving special education services
- Collaborate with related services or general education teachers to implement adequate accommodations and modifications for each student
- Ongoing communication and collaboration with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress
- Ensuring that compliance with each student’s IEP (Individualized Educational Plan)
- Developing and maintaining class overall management and day to day operations
- Providing a meaningful education experience to students with Special Needs
- Maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
EnAble of GA Inc, GCSS, InCommunity of
Senior Program Director/ DDP
04.2016 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Develop Curriculum and oversee trainings for all DDP’s and the DDP Process.
- Overseen all ongoing Individual Service Plans (ISP) and participated in school age clients IEPs
- Implemented a Learning Management System and ensured all technical needs are in place to enhance the organization virtual learning and to ensure that all staff are trained in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Lead all audits pertaining to the agency’s program department performance, which would include but not limited to, The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), and Healthcare Facility Regulations (HFR).
- Administered strategic planning models that improved productivity by 30%
- Implemented staff development and training curriculums
- Provided oversight of department $15 million annual budget
- Utilized annual surveys to improve customer service and retention and rapport
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
Columbus Community Services
Lead Support Coordinator
09.2014 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Managed Individual Service Plans (ISP) to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines
- Oversaw an annual budget of $2.5 million serving 41 to 50 consumers
- Provided peer to peer training for new staff
- Trained new incoming Support Coordinators in the field
- Overseeing new ISP hand over hand on the job training in the field
- Worked with other departmental staff to answer questions and resolve problems.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Served as liaison between families, schools, and other social service, to ensure individuals clients needs were met.
- Participate in IEP for all persons served under the age of 18.
- Advocate for the students families and the needs of the students on the caseload provided.
- Communicate with school administration (principals, counselors, and teachers to ensure students were given equal opportunity and quality education based on their academic needs and abilities.
Lamar County Public Schools
Substitute Teacher 2nd
01.2012 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Performed all classroom assigned duties in the absence of the regular teacher
- Completed Lesson Plans that were aligned the state of Mississippi Education standards
- Provided a safe, and exciting learning environment for the students.
- 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.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Cameron Academy
Special Education Lead and High School ELA Teacher
08.2008 - 05.2010
Job overview
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Life Christian Academy
Dean of Students
05.2010 - 12.2011
Job overview
- Supervised a team of 40 faculty and staff members
- Responsible for recruitment of student teacher and interns
- Establish policies and procedures for instructional methods and content for educational, vocational, or student activity programs
- Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavioral and academic problems.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Led efforts to boost student attendance and on-time arrivals with ambitious parent relations initiatives.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Implemented consistent uniform policies for male and female students to avoid body shaming and increase compliance.
Cameron Academy
Resource SPED Lead Teacher/ Head -Cheer Coach
08.2008 - 05.2010
Job overview
- Coordinated student IEP (Individual Educational Plan)
- Provided instructional guidance for 7th through 12th grades English/ Literature
- Instructed the 12th grade writing workshops for exiting high school students
- Conducted staff development workshops for special education staff
- Participated in all IEP for High School Students
- Chair of Special Learning and Disability Committee
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Taught range of sport-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
- Prepared cheerleaders for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedule.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
McGinnis Woods Day Elementary School
Second Grade Teacher
08.2006 - 08.2008
Job overview
- Provide a safe, fun, and creative learning environment
- Created an open communication for parents and students
- Created active lessons plans that correlated with the GA QCC’s (Objective Standards)
- Prepared and administered weekly or monthly course evaluations to students
- Instructed through lectures and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies
- Conducted and participated in parent teacher conference.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
AIM EDUCATION, DBA, Wilson Science Academy
1st-3rd Lead Grade Teacher/Cheer Coach
08.2003 - 06.2006
Job overview
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Cousins Middle School, Newton County Public School
Special Education Team Teacher
08.2001 - 07.2002
Job overview
- Participate in developing IEPs (Individual Educational Plans)
- Administered Student Assessment and Benchmark checks
- Provided a safe and healthy learning environment for students with Developmental Disabilities
- Compose effective lesson plans that were person centered and customized to each students’ learning style
- Assisted the with physical, mental, and emotional needs of each student.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Education
Currently Enrolled in Texas Teachers
University Overview
Strayer UniversityAtlanta, GA
Master of Arts from Leadership
09.2012
University Overview
William Carey UniversityHattiesburg, MS
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
08.1999
University Overview
Internship- 4000 hrs
Ellisville State School
Skills
- Program Development and Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Business Management
- Budget Coordination
- Lesson Planning
- Corporate Leadership
- Staff Meetings
- Project Milestones
- Special Projects
- Curriculum Development
- Budget Administration
- Special Events
Timeline
Special Education Lead Teacher
Great Hearts Academy
09.2021 - Current
Senior Program Director/ DDP
EnAble of GA Inc, GCSS, InCommunity of
04.2016 - 06.2021
Lead Support Coordinator
Columbus Community Services
09.2014 - 03.2016
Substitute Teacher 2nd
Lamar County Public Schools
01.2012 - 08.2014
Dean of Students
Life Christian Academy
05.2010 - 12.2011
Special Education Lead and High School ELA Teacher
Cameron Academy
08.2008 - 05.2010
Resource SPED Lead Teacher/ Head -Cheer Coach
Cameron Academy
08.2008 - 05.2010
Second Grade Teacher
McGinnis Woods Day Elementary School
08.2006 - 08.2008
1st-3rd Lead Grade Teacher/Cheer Coach
AIM EDUCATION, DBA, Wilson Science Academy
08.2003 - 06.2006
Special Education Team Teacher
Cousins Middle School, Newton County Public School
08.2001 - 07.2002
Currently Enrolled in Texas Teachers
Strayer University
Master of Arts from Leadership
William Carey University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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