Eleanor A. McMannon
Thomson,Georgia
Summary
Highly experienced Special Education Professional with a concentration in Behavior Disorders with a strong dedication to the total development of children. Georgia state credentialed Leadership Specialist committed to educational development in children and effective professional growth in staff.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/Behavior Therapist
Richmond County Board of Education
Augusta, Georgia
08.1997 - Current
Teacher/Behavior Therapist
Richmond County Board of Education
Augusta, Georgia
08.1992 - 08.1996
Education
Specialist - Educational Leadership
Augusta State University
2008
M.Ed. - Special Education-Behavior Disorders
Augusta College
1992
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Augusta College
1984
Skills
- Behavior modification
- Active listening skills
- Instructional best practices
- Student motivation
- M Ed Special Education (Behavior Disorders)
- Experience working special needs students
- Active participation in CCBD, CCEC, ASCD
- Georgia Leadership credential
- Teacher Support Specialist credential
- Effectively work with parents
- Performance assessments
- Excellent reading comprehension
- Clear public speaking skills
- Extensive knowledge of Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), No Child Left Behind (NCLB), Georgia Network for Educational Therapeutic Support (GNETS), and Special Education laws and regulations
- Mindset, Life Space Crisis Intervention, Behavior Improvement Plan (BIP), and Functional Behavior Plan (FBA) training
- Criterion Reference Competency Test CRCT) administration training
- Full-time Equivalent data gathering training
Accomplishments
Education Strategies
- Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the behavior, language, cognition, and memory skills.
Community Service
- Served as Community Service Board member for Serenity Behavioral Health for 61/2 years. Served as Vice-Chair two years and as Chair for two years. Served as Membership Committee Chair two years.
Parent Communication
- Regularly met with parents to discuss student issues and behavior strengths and weakness areas.
Certification
Current Certification 07/01/2012-06/30/2017
Georgia Leadership Certification (P-12), 2008
Teacher Support Specialist, 2008
Special Education Behavior Disorders (P-12), Consultive, 1997
Special Education, General Curriculum, Consultative, (P-12), 2004
Special Education, Science, Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8), 2008
Special Education, Social ScienceCognitive Level, (P-5, 4-8), 2005
Middle Grades (4-8), 1997
Middle Grades, (4-8), Science, 2002
Middle Grades, (4-8), Social Science, 2002
Testing and Certification
Praxis scores, college transcripts, and teacher certification is on file with the Richmond Board of Education.
Community Involvement
-Served as Community Service Board member for Serenity Behavioral Health for 61/2 years. Served as Vice-Chair two years and as Chair for two years. Served as Membership Committee Chair two years.
-Member Belle Meade Hunt
- Awarded Honorary Colors
- Staff Award (2012)- Highest honor a non-riding member can receive. It is given for the non-riding member who goes above and beyond the call of duty.
- Fox's Den Chair 2011-Present, Co-Chair (2010)- Coordinates Fox's Den suppers after each hunt. Suppers are held every Wednesday and Saturday nights, November to March. Ensures that all Fox's Dens meals are assigned to members. Prepares Fox's Den suppers if there is an emergency and the members cannot provide the meal for their supper.
Affiliations
National Education Association (NEA), 1992-Present
Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) 1992- Present
Council for Children with Behavior Disorders
Council for Exceptional Children
Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development
References
Attached to application.
Timeline
Teacher/Behavior Therapist
Richmond County Board of Education
08.1997 - Current
Teacher/Behavior Therapist
Richmond County Board of Education
08.1992 - 08.1996
Specialist - Educational Leadership
Augusta State University
M.Ed. - Special Education-Behavior Disorders
Augusta College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Augusta College
Current Certification 07/01/2012-06/30/2017
Georgia Leadership Certification (P-12), 2008
Teacher Support Specialist, 2008
Special Education Behavior Disorders (P-12), Consultive, 1997
Special Education, General Curriculum, Consultative, (P-12), 2004
Special Education, Science, Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8), 2008
Special Education, Social ScienceCognitive Level, (P-5, 4-8), 2005
Middle Grades (4-8), 1997
Middle Grades, (4-8), Science, 2002
Middle Grades, (4-8), Social Science, 2002
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