Elaine Hamilton
St Louis,MO
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individuals needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Life transitioning to Corrections working the special needs unit for close to ten years. I found positive reinforce on a daily basis. Implementing changed behaviors especially for the inmates with a diagnosable mental health condition. Making sure the inmates aren't overwhelmed or attempting to do harmful things to oneself or someone else.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Saint Louis City Justice Center
01.2014 - Current
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Worked with inmates that have special needs (trouble with eloping, behavior disorders, mental breakdowns etc.) helping the individuals learn to adapt to their environments and keeping calm
- maintain care cutody and control
Special Education Teacher
Riverview Gardens School District
08.1979 - 05.2011
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Education
Masters Of Education in Special Education - Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St LouisBachelor of Science - Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, ILSkills
- CCTV Monitoring
- Special Education
- CPR
- Law Enforcement
- Security
- Autism Experience
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Social Work
- Tutoring
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Therapy
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Saint Louis City Justice Center
01.2014 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Riverview Gardens School District
08.1979 - 05.2011
Masters Of Education in Special Education - Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science - Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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