Dynamic and personable Special Education Teacher with a Bachelors in Psychology, Masters in Education and currently working on an Administration Credential.
Seeking a position as a Program Coordinator with broad-ranging skills in operations, and management. Skilled in overseeing budget planning and championing strategic visions. Committed to driving teams toward success and sustaining organizational missions.
Actively involved with a local charity that serves children who have disabilities related to Congenital Heart Defects. Camp counselors/mentors are responsible for the complete care of their campers (approx. 4-6) 24 hours a day for the 5 days during camp. This includes coordinating with cardiac nurses and doctors at camp, mental health professionals and camp coordinators. Throughout the year many other events require involvement with camp, campers, and their families.
I had responsibilities that included managing a schedule of clients inside a population of students that had issues ranging from profound autism, deaf and hard of hearing, to physical disabilities. I was in charge of implementing the speech and language program/plan that was outlined by the SLP. Planned and taught lessons to students, adjusted for progress and behavior, and reported back to the SLP through written and verbal communication. Assisted with data collection and analysis that would be used in progress reports.
- Well versed in facilitating / overseeing
IEP meetings and deadlines
- Comprehensive understanding of testing protocols for students including administering, progress monitoring, and needed reports
- Experienced in SEIS and other essential SpEd programs
-Excellent collaboration, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
-Experience managing and collaborating staff in the classroom
-Thorough knowledge of lesson plan development and initiating program studies per individual student needs
- Able to perform well under stress
-Handling misconduct
- Knowledge of cognitive developmental stages
- Excellent classroom management
- Motivating students and staff in the classroom