Gaylin Munford
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Versatile and dedicated program specialist with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Administrator- Early Childhood
Compton Unified School District
01.2024 - Current
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas of improvement within the early childhood special education department.
- Supervised and supported district speech therapists and occupational therapists
- Supervised ECAT Team of speech therapists, school psychologists and educational specialists
- Attended Transition Meetings with families of regional clients
- Facilitated Initial IEP meetings of preschool age students
Special-education-program-specialist- Preschool
Inglewood Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Supported preschool special education teachers in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Coached and observed preschool teachers to improve teaching techniques.
- Collaborated with teachers to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for students.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
- Facilitated initial IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Coordinated activities , field trips and events to promote student retention and recognize achievements of excelling students.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
- Facilitated transition meetings with families of regional clients.
RSP Teacher
Inglewood Unified School District
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Served as a member of the Student Study Team (SST) as required.
- Maintained accurate attendance and other required records.
- Attended appropriate site, district and Special Education meetings.
- Planned for and coordinates activities of assigned Special Education Paraprofessional.
Induction Mentor
LACOE
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Provide and coordinate targeted collaborative support/mentoring to the assigned candidate(s) and develop effective teaching practices.
- Observe each assigned candidate performing a direct instruction lesson .
- guide candidates through the Induction process of planning, analyzing, and reflecting to further their teaching practice and clear their preliminary credential .
Teacher/ Admin Designee
Inglewood Unified School District
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Served as designee in order to provide proper supervision and maintain the continuity of the instructional program and school operations in the absence of the principal
ESL Teacher
Cal State Fullerton
04.2014 - 08.2014
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Teacher
Inglewood Unified School District
08.1999 - 08.2014
- Educator for twenty three years with experience in teaching across the curriculum. Received ratings of “excellent to “outstanding” on both informal and formal evaluations.
- Collaborated weekly with content and grade level team members to plan and organize units for differentiated instructional delivery to students.
- Review of student teacher’s directed lessons
- Review of student teacher’s directed lessons
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Allliant University
San Diego, CA06.2021
Master of Arts - Multicultural Education
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA12.2002
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05.1998
Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active Listening
- Dependable and Responsible
- Team building
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Special Education Administrator- Early Childhood
Compton Unified School District
01.2024 - Current
Special-education-program-specialist- Preschool
Inglewood Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
RSP Teacher
Inglewood Unified School District
08.2020 - 08.2023
Induction Mentor
LACOE
06.2018 - 06.2021
Teacher/ Admin Designee
Inglewood Unified School District
08.2014 - 08.2018
ESL Teacher
Cal State Fullerton
04.2014 - 08.2014
Teacher
Inglewood Unified School District
08.1999 - 08.2014
Master of Arts - Special Education
Allliant University
Master of Arts - Multicultural Education
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
Loyola Marymount University
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