Gemayel Joiner
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Change agent improving the academic performance of schools facing educational adversities. Persistent work ethic. Devoted to student achievement. Strong contributor to the culture and climate of educational leadership. Emerging professional trained in student evaluations, intervention planning, and progress monitoring. Methodical and dedicated with team-oriented and creative approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Program Interventionist (LEAP Program)
Fulton County Schools
College Park
07.2023 - Current
- Observe initial target behaviors, and develop appropriate replacement or desired behaviors.
- Develop models for competing pathways of behavior and individual plans.
- Model appropriate behavioral interventions for staff.
- Interpret and determine the validity of Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs).
- Create and deliver monthly professional development sessions to the entire staff.
- Create and deliver presentations to parents and families through the virtual Parent Workshop.
- Thought partner regularly with families, administrators, and stakeholders to foster community engagement.
- Coordinate with principals of surrounding schools to facilitate smooth student transitions.
- Coordinate with the transportation department to assist in routing students' bus assignments.
- Develop new initiatives to support families with disruptive behaviors at home.
School Improvement Coach
Fulton County Schools
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Work with administrators and SEC staff to develop school-specific needs analysis data.
- Facilitate weekly professional development with special needs staff regarding Specially Designed Instruction.
- Conduct observations to ensure that the core behaviors of SDI are implemented in each SEC classroom.
- Assist teachers with the planning, implementation, and monitoring of specially designed instruction content.
- Model differentiated SDI lessons for teachers.
- Conduct virtual PLCs with Lindamood-Bell and SEC staff via Microsoft Teams.
Teacher-Special Education (IRR) Grades 3-5
Liberty Point Elementary School
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Increased student growth (SGP) by 80% in E/LA and 71% in Math on the 2019 GA Milestones Assessment
- Facilitated Students with Disabilities subgroup achieving the 6% improvement target on the 2019 GA Milestones Assessment
- Was instrumental in LPES achieving a CCRPI score of 83.5%
- Increased student Lexile levels by an average of 200 points from the previous year
- Implemented Specially Designed Instructional strategies such as Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing to increase students reading comprehension
- Provided crisis de-escalation support and restraint management to students with disabilities
- Modeled TCRWP minilessons for both SEC and General Ed Teachers in grades 4&5
Teacher – Special Education (IRR) Grades 2-4
Renaissance Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Developed IEP goals and objectives for approximately 60 students and conducted annual IEP meetings
- Provided additional academic support to students through extended day services (Saturday School, Royal Academy).
- Developed '7-step lesson plans' weekly to support instruction for grades 2, 3, and 4.
- Facilitated professional development on strategies to include special needs students in general education, and including technology in the classroom for all learners.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology with an Emphasis in Cognition and Instruction
Grand Canyon University
01.2018
Master of Education - Special Education/Cross Categorical
Grand Canyon University
01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Morehouse College
01.2005
Skills
- Conversational in Spanish
- Flexible approach
- Individualized academic support
- School Improvement plans
- Staff Activity planning
- Academic/ Behavioral Interventions
- Standardized testing
- Teacher collaboration
- Skill building
- Leadership
- Continuous professional development
- Staff activity development
- Data collection
- Organizational skills
- Mental health assessment
- Progress monitoring
- Family support
- De-escalation techniques
References
- Jennifer Thompson, Coordinator - Certified Exceptional Children - IRR Humanities/OI, Admin Center, 470-254-5519, thompsonj7@fultonschools.org
- Quiana Rice, Program Specialist - Certified Exceptional Children - Z1 - Z4, Fulton County Schools, 585-704-4572, riceq@fultonschools.org
- Keenya Jackson, Assistant Principal, Parklane Elementary School, 404-219-2927, jacksonk1@fultonschools.org
- Janiece Benefield, Program Specialist, Intervention Services, benefield@fultonschools.org
- James Payne, Leadership Improvement Specialist, Learning Sciences International, 770-306-3510, paynej@fultonschools.org
Certification
- AVID, Behavior University,
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
- Teacher of the year - Liberty Point Elementary School (2018-2019)
Timeline
Behavior Program Interventionist (LEAP Program)
Fulton County Schools
07.2023 - Current
School Improvement Coach
Fulton County Schools
01.2020 - 01.2023
Teacher-Special Education (IRR) Grades 3-5
Liberty Point Elementary School
01.2018 - 01.2020
Teacher – Special Education (IRR) Grades 2-4
Renaissance Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2018
Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology with an Emphasis in Cognition and Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Master of Education - Special Education/Cross Categorical
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Morehouse College
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