EBONY N. PITTMAN
RICHMOND,VIRGINIA
Summary
Dedicated and seasoned K-12 Instructor and Counselor with ten years of valuable experience promoting academic growth and development in diverse settings for individuals with disabilities. I am passionate about creating and engaging in exclusive learning environments for individuals, fostering intellectual, social, and emotional growth. I have a proven track record of implementing innovative teaching methodologies to cater to individual learning styles and abilities and expertise in curriculum development, assessment design, and leveraging technology to enhance instruction. I am committed to collaborating with colleagues, parents, and stakeholders to ensure individual success and cultivate a lifelong love of learning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainer and Instructor II (Residency)
Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Facility
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Monitored progress towards individualized goals regularly, adjusting service plans as necessary to promote optimal growth for each resident.
- Assessed potential new clients'' suitability for the program during intake interviews or evaluations, ensuring proper placement within the residential setting based on their needs.
- Improved program quality by developing and implementing individualized service plans for residents.
- Boosted overall program efficiency by analyzing data trends, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing necessary changes.
- Developed strong relationships with external agencies, collaborating to secure additional resources or services for residents as needed.
- Facilitated open communication among staff members, encouraging collaboration and teamwork in service delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services that met each resident''s unique needs and goals.
- Managed budgets responsibly, monitoring expenses closely to ensure financial stability for the program while maximizing resources available for resident care.
- Provided ongoing support for families of special education students through regular communication and parental involvement opportunities.
Special Education Teacher - Physical Science and Life Science
River City Middle School
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, VA
- As a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher at River City Middle School, I focus on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Conducted initial assessments to evaluate each student's learning needs by interviewing parents and caregivers and administering various assessments to gauge the student's abilities.
- Developed and monitored Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities and created assignments according to academic standards and student needs.
- Specialized instructions were written, communicated, and modified to enable the student to progress academically.
- Learning goals are aligned with the student's level of performance, and specific and measurable milestones are used.
- IEPs are reviewed with students' parents and general education teachers for transparency and support.
- Monitored student progress toward their Individual Education Plan goals. This involves ongoing assessment, data collection, and student performance observation in different academic and social settings.
- Using the collected data, I would modify the instructional strategies, interventions, and support services to better meet the student's needs.
- Regularly communicated with parents, caregivers, and other educational team members to share progress updates, discussed concerns, and collaborated on strategies to support the student's learning and development.
- Documented and reported detailed records of each student's progress, including assessments, results, IEPs, documentation, progress, monitoring, data, and communication marks.
- Presented families and students on the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as it pertains to implementation of Individual Education Plans and Exceptional Education Resources.
- Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, VA
Student Teacher - Richmond Teacher Residency
Richmond Alternative School
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, VA
- As a dedicated student teacher at Richmond Alternative School (RAS), I focused on leveraging my experiences and education to best serve students' mental health and special education needs, disciplinary issues, and behavioral challenges.
- I co-planned and co-taught engaging lessons aligned with curriculum standards for smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
- I collaborated with teachers and colleagues to support a non-traditional approach to education that allows for more flexibility and personalized learning experiences.
- Supervised and evaluated students' academic work in various levels of English language instruction, including advanced grammar, modern American Literature, European literature, and composition.
- Observed and evaluated skill levels to identify gaps and create effective teaching plans based on the student's abilities.
- Managed students' behavior while developing and teaching behavioral strategies to promote students' self-control.
- Formulated and implemented rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining a well-disciplined learning environment.
- Developed customized and interactive lesson plans that consistently delivered explicit and quality special education instruction in an emotionally impaired classroom of 20-plus students.
- Regularly assessed and analyzed learning results to aid students needing additional instructions or one-on-one help.
- Involved teachers, specialists, parents, and students in planning modifications.
- Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, VA
Student Teacher - Richmond Teacher Residency
Linwood Holton Elementary School
06.2022 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, VA
- Co-planned and co-taught engaging lessons aligned with curriculum standards.
- Differentiated instruction to support the learning needs of a diverse student population, including English Language Learners (ELL) and students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
- Implemented technology and hands-on activities to enhance students' engagement and understanding.
- Collaborated with mentor teacher and colleagues to assess student progress and adjust instruction.
- Assisted in developing achievable goals and realistic plans for each targeted lesson's objectives.
- Modified and monitored general education curriculum for special-needs students-continuously analyzed the effectiveness of modifications and made necessary adjustments based on feedback and student progress.
- Managed IEPs by defining and monitoring student learning objectives and educational approaches with ongoing assessments, data collection, and student performance observation in different academic and social settings.
- Introduced relevant children's books, poems, movies, and character themes to promote student interest in Children's Literature as an avenue of study.
- Regularly assessed and analyzed learning results to aid students needing additional instructions or one-on-one help.
- Involved teachers, specialists, parents and students in planning modifications.
- Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, VA
Lead in Curriculum and Instruction (Secondary English Language Arts)
Richmond Public Schools District
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: Richmond, VA
- As an Innovative and results-driven Curriculum and Instruction Lead for the Richmond Public Schools District, I collaborated and strategized with education leaders to foster optimal learning outcomes and continuous improvement.
- I participated in groundbreaking discussions for developing and implementing cutting-edge instruction resources and assessments to enhance student engagement and achievement.
- Industry consultants presented top software like DreamBox and Smart Sparrow that adapt to the learner's pace and provide customized learning experiences.
- Richmond Public Schools strives for world-class education opportunities for ALL children.
- Created curriculum pacing guides for students with disabilities to customize their instruction.
- This involved matching 'High Interest and Low Readability books' available in the school library, using methods to enhance fluency for Standards of Learning Testing, and integrating literacy and language objectives into lesson plans.
- Facilitated district-wide performance testing for individuals with disabilities for placement in Reading Interventions, Individual Student Alternative Education Plan (ISAEP), GED Program orientation, enrollment, and Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) achievement assessment to accurately inform instructional strategies.
- Co-led the design and implementation of K-12 curriculum aligned with state standards and educational best practices.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in the curriculum and recommend targeted interventions.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, allocating resources effectively to meet departmental needs and goals.
- Collaborate with teachers to develop differentiated instructional strategies and materials.
- Provided professional development workshops on curriculum planning, instructional techniques, and assessment methods.
- Monitor and analyze student performance data to inform instructional decisions and improve learning.
- Involved teachers, specialists, parents, and students in planning modifications.
- Richmond, VA
Read 180 Instructor
Richmond Alternative School
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, VA
- As a dedicated READ 180 Instructor at Richmond Alternative School (RAS), I implemented the Read 180 Evidence-Based Intervention Program.
- The program READ 180 is designed for struggling readers reading 2 or more years below grade level.
- This adaptive reading intervention program continues to help striving students achieve grade-level proficiency by identifying gaps in skills using computer programs, literature, and direct instruction in reading skills.
- I played a crucial role in developing policies for using instructional systems materials.
- Designed scaffolding supports and instructional strategies within READ 180 to help students with disabilities, including Exceptional Education, English Language Learners, and Language Instruction Educational Program students.
- This involved incorporating visual aids, realia, read-aloud, modeling, gestures, graphic organizers, connecting to background knowledge, sentence structures, starters, and intentional small group and partner work.
- Facilitated family and community engagement events by conducting home visits to impoverished and underprivileged families as a resource to accommodate homelessness, low academic performance, inadequate diet, and transportation.
- Developed and implemented test items, quizzes, surveys, activities, simulations, and games to increase knowledge retention and engage learners.
- Evaluated current instruction materials and technologies and recommended improvements across the school district.
- Integrated new technology into existing instructional system designs to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss progress updates on ongoing instructional aide projects.
- Researched emerging trends in educational technology and recommended tools for integration into the curriculum.
- Facilitated workshops with subject matter experts to ensure the accuracy of content within courses.
- Training staff, educators, and students on effectively using instructional systems technologies.
- Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, VA
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate - Special Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2022
Graduate Endorsement - Special Education K-12
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA12.2015
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Caseload Management
- Developmental Strategies
- Collaboration & Communication
- Assessment and Data Analysis
- Cultural Competence
- Special Education Strategies
- Residential Learning and Support
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Positive Behavior Interventions
Awards
- Recognized as Teacher of the Month, 03/23, River City Middle School
- 6-12 Science Entomology, Earth and Environmental Sciences - Intensive training, 2023, Richmond Teaching Residency, Support Effective Educator Development (SEED) - VA Commonwealth University
- Dyslexia Awareness Certificate of Completion, 2023, Vector Solution (K-12 Education Online Training), Virginia Department of Education
- Cultural Competency and Policy Certificate of Completion, 2023, Vector Solution (K-12 Education Online Training), Virginia Department of Education
- READ 180 Coaching Session Certificate of Completion, 2021, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (K-12 Education Online Training)
Timeline
Trainer and Instructor II (Residency)
Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Facility
12.2024 - 06.2025
Special Education Teacher - Physical Science and Life Science
River City Middle School
08.2022 - 06.2024
Student Teacher - Richmond Teacher Residency
Linwood Holton Elementary School
06.2022 - 05.2022
Student Teacher - Richmond Teacher Residency
Richmond Alternative School
05.2021 - 12.2023
Lead in Curriculum and Instruction (Secondary English Language Arts)
Richmond Public Schools District
08.2019 - 05.2021
Read 180 Instructor
Richmond Alternative School
08.2016 - 07.2019
Graduate Endorsement - Special Education K-12
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia State University
Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate - Special Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
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