Open To Work
Ene Ekpin
Certified Masters of Special Education Teacher
Drexel Hill,PA
Work Preference
Summary
To transfer years of educational experience
To add analytical rigor and different problem-solving approach to every interaction
Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
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Overview
55
55
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Special Education Teacher
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Broomall, PA
10.2024 - 02.2026
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and modify interventions as needed.
- Facilitated communication between parents, educators, and support staff to promote student success.
- Mentored new teachers in classroom management techniques and individualized instruction approaches.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify trends and inform instructional adjustments.
- Advocated for resources and services necessary to support the educational growth of students with disabilities.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.
- Utilized data from student assessments to tailor instruction, resulting in more effective learning outcomes.
- Organized and led professional development sessions for colleagues on inclusive education strategies, improving school-wide support for students with disabilities.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Implemented individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring personalized support.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
- Collaborated with parents and other educators to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive educational and emotional support for students.
- Reduced feelings of isolation among students with special needs by implementing inclusive classroom practices.
- Encouraged parent and guardian involvement in educational process, enhancing home-school connection and supporting student achievement.
- Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
- Conducted assessments to identify students' strengths and areas for improvement, informing instructional strategies.
- Guided students through transition planning processes, preparing them for post-secondary education and employment opportunities.
- Improved reading comprehension among students with learning disabilities by designing and delivering targeted literacy activities.
- Enhanced students' understanding of complex topics by incorporating interactive technologies and hands-on learning experiences.
- Boosted student engagement in mathematics by introducing problem-solving activities that connected concepts to real-world situations.
- Created culturally responsive classroom environment, acknowledging and celebrating diversity among students.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility.
- Integrated social skills training into curriculum, facilitating improved peer interactions and social integration.
- Enhanced communication skills in non-verbal students through integration of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Teacher Of Inclusion Population
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Modify classroom teachers’ instructions, real time to meet individual education goals of special education students
- Fully responsible for integrated cooperative class of 25 students including 12:1 special needs students
- Assist classroom teacher, as a co-teacher where needs arise
- Participate in Individual Education Plan meetings
Resource Room Teacher
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Locate all students’ folders, and update individual education plans
- Prepare schedules for each student, and maintain accurate attendance record
- Consult regularly with classroom teachers, share with them students’ resource room schedule, and progress, in ongoing bases
- Plan lessons, teach to remediate missing gaps of each student’s learning needs
- Participate in Individual Education Plan meetings
- Graduate students into regular mainstream curriculum, as they master their academic deficiencies
Facilitator
Success For All (SFA)
Brooklyn, NY
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Participate in ongoing districtwide workshops
- Conduct daily in-school workshops for Reading and Language Art teachers
- Assess and place students on appropriate reading level classrooms
- Assist teachers’ implementation of the Success For All program, real time
- Conduct regular evaluation of student progress, as they move between reading levels
Special Education Teacher
NYS Board of Education
Brooklyn, NY
01.1988 - 01.2003
- Teaching students with learning and behavioral disabilities
- Develop long and Short-term goals that address students’ academic, and behavioral needs
- Write and implement individual education plans to meet students’ academic, and behavioral needs
- Teach, monitor, and assess students’ progress for reevaluation into regular curriculum
- Schedule and conduct individual education plan meetings regularly, as needed, for all students with parents, and service providers
- Liaison with Committee of Special Education District Office to make sure students receive mandated related services – speech, counseling, hearing, occupational therapy
Teacher
Akwa-Ibom State School Board
01.1971 - 01.1974
- Elementary school teacher, third grade
- Elementary school teacher, sixth grade
Education
High School -
Nigeria01-1970
MSc - School Administration
The City University Of New York, The City College of Education
01-2001
MSc - Special Education
The City University Of New York, The City College of Education
01-1990
BSc - Vocational Industrial Education
Norfolk State University
01-1986
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College of Technology
01-1980
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Teacher Training College
01-1975
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite systems; Excel, PowerPoint
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
- Inclusion strategies
- Team collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Parent communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Instructional strategies
- De-escalation techniques
- Special education
- Parent communications
- Social skills development
- Behavior intervention plans
- Trained in CPI
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Literacy intervention
- Behavior modifications
- Student support
- Curriculum adjustments
- Progress evaluations
- Life skills instruction
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Student records management
- Assistive technology
- Functional behavior assessment
- Instructional adaptation
- Emotional support
- Behavior modification
- Social skills training
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Social integration
- Assessment strategies
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Mathematics intervention
Accomplishments
- Special Education Department chairperson for one year.
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Collaborated with team of twenty in the development of Success For All (SFA).
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Monthly Financial Report by introducing Spreadsheet for Non Profit tasks.
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
- Achieved Annual Financial Record by completing Non Profit Finances with accuracy and efficiency.
Affiliations
> Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS)
> Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System
> United Federation Of Teachers (UFT)
> New York State United Teachers (NYSUT)
Certification
- Teacher of Special Education (k – 12)
- Supervision and Administration
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Interests
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in tennis
- Enjoy participating in walking for overall physical and mental well-being
Timeline
Certified Special Education Teacher
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
10.2024 - 02.2026
Teacher Of Inclusion Population
01.2009 - 01.2010
Resource Room Teacher
01.2006 - 01.2009
Facilitator
Success For All (SFA)
01.2004 - 01.2005
Special Education Teacher
NYS Board of Education
01.1988 - 01.2003
Teacher
Akwa-Ibom State School Board
01.1971 - 01.1974
MSc - School Administration
The City University Of New York, The City College of Education
MSc - Special Education
The City University Of New York, The City College of Education
BSc - Vocational Industrial Education
Norfolk State University
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College of Technology
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Teacher Training College
High School -
Leadership
- Sunday School Teacher - 1982 - Present
- Certified Minister of The Gospel - 1993 - 2004
- Ordained Minister, Pastor and Teacher - 2004 - Present
High School Academic Awards
> Baccalaureate Awards for Excellence in all semesters of undergraduate academic career