Erika Orr
Jonesboro,GA
Summary
Innovative Academic leader focused on engaging with students and educators to meet learning objectives and drive student progress. Committed to providing empowering leadership through direct communication and organizing. 14-year history of managing top-performing faculty to cultivate student rapport and promote successful education delivery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Henry County Board Of Education
McDonough, Georgia
11.2009 - Current
- Analyzed student data to identify and provide resources for at-risk students.
- Collaborated with faculty to provide credit-recovery services to at-risk students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies.
- Applied instructional knowledge and methods to support student academic and transitional goals.
- Conducted monthly training for colleagues in accordance with Federal and State requirements.
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations, and conversations with stakeholders.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
- Counseled and monitored at-risk students for attendance, academic progress, and behavioral concerns.
Social Services Case Manager
Bibb County Department Of Family And Children Services
Macon, Georgia
01.2001 - 07.2008
- Assisted families in accessing services and benefits by providing education and information about community resources, successfully assisting 35 or more families monthly.
- Developed, coordinated, and monitored a service plan for children and families.
- Collaborated with mental, physical health, legal, and educational officials to make recommendations and determine appropriate care plans.
- Evaluated care plans' effectiveness.
- Used software to create and prepare reports and documentation.
- Used exceptional organizational, listening, written, and oral communication skills to present care plans to families.
- Prepared reports for courts and participated in child neglect court proceedings.
Education
No Degree - Special Education, ELA, Social Studies
Griffin RESA
Griffin, GAEd.S - Teacher Leadership
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA05.2023
MBA -
Wesleyan College
Macon, GA08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA05.2000
Skills
- Communication and Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Competent in Excel
- Organization
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Professional Development Planning
- Student Rapport-Building
- Behavior Modification
- Teacher Mentor
- Federal, State, and Local Regulations Adherence
- School Improvement Planning
- Individual Education Plan Expertise
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Henry County Board Of Education
11.2009 - Current
Social Services Case Manager
Bibb County Department Of Family And Children Services
01.2001 - 07.2008
No Degree - Special Education, ELA, Social Studies
Griffin RESA
Ed.S - Teacher Leadership
Thomas University
MBA -
Wesleyan College
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Fort Valley State University
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