Elicia Dowdell
Summerville,SC
Summary
Experienced educator seeking a new position in project management or learning and development. I have 15 years of experience in public education, helping students with diverse learning needs meet their individual academic and adaptive goals. Experience leading IEP teams, collaborating to develop and drive IEP goals and student success. Proven leader, communicator and problem solver. Eager to learn and develop my recently acquired project management skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Berkeley County School District
Summerville, SC
08.2016 - Current
- Used data to monitor the educational progress of each student and prescribe remediation or enrichment according to student need and established timelines.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Collaborated with general educators, related service providers and parents to design instructional plans.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Created, managed and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents, general education teachers and administration.
Special Education Teacher
Dorchester School District 2
Summerville, SC
08.2010 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Researched, organized and managed students on field trips to enhance educational programs.
- Navigated school systems in order to advocate for special education students within the district.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices in order to create, manage and track plans and progress.
- Collaborated with outside agencies, teachers, administrators and related service providers in order to provide services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA08-2010
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Robert Morris University
Pittsburgh08-2004
Skills
- Program Performance Analysis
- Team Development
- Data Analysis
- Compliance Enforcement
- Team Training and Development
- Relationship Building
- Stakeholder Communications
- Program Leadership
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Process Improvement
Certification
- Google Project Management- January 2024
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the year nominee- 2023
- Special education department head
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Berkeley County School District
08.2016 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Dorchester School District 2
08.2010 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Robert Morris University
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