Overview
Work History
Education
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Henry A. Junie Pereira

Henry A. Junie Pereira

Educator
Durham,North Carolina

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
Language

Work History

Special Education Chair and Learning Specialist

Alston Ridge Middle School
Cary, North Carolina
07.2023 - Current

- Partnered with faculty, staff, and students to coordinate implementation of students' educational plans and accomodations in this culturally diverse school.

- Implementation of strategic plans to ensure a safe and successful environment for all students.

- Interpret and analyze psychoeducational records

- Maintained and oversaw 80 caseloads per school year.

- Addressed the needs of students with a variety of physical, cognitive and neurodivergent differences..

Learning Specialist

Hillside High School
Durham, North Carolina
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Occupational Course of Studies (OCS) program lead teacher
  • Developed appropriate individualized educational programs for high school students in the OCS program
  • Assessed academic and psychoeducational needs through standardized and informal evaluations.
  • Provided specialized modified instruction and created a safe learning environment for all students through adaptation and visibility.

Educational Director

The Community Schoolhouse
Brattleboro, VT
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Responsible for implementation of all instructional, financial, maintenance, personnel, administrative programs and student related duties
  • Liaison with various school districts to determine and coordinate student placement
  • Staff supervision (20+ staff members)
  • Development and implementation of the strategic plan

Special Educator

Brattleboro Area Middle School
Brattleboro, VT
08.2014 - 06.2020
  • Developing programs and teaching intensive needs students in grades 7 and 8.

Student Support Coordinator

The International School of Port of Spain
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
08.2012 - 07.2014
  • Supervised and coordinated the Student Support Department (5 staff members)
  • Programs: ESL program, Student Support, Enrichment Program (Grades 1-12)

Adjunct Professor

New England College
Henniker, NH
04.2009 - 08.2012
  • Teaching Undergraduate and Graduate summer courses

Special Educator/Curriculum Consultant

Brattleboro Union High School
Brattleboro, VT
08.2007 - 07.2012
  • Develop appropriate individualized educational programs for students with special needs in grades 9-12
  • Design behavior management programs

Principal

Franklin School
Keene, New Hampshire
08.2004 - 06.2007
  • Responsible for implementation of all instructional, budget development, maintenance, personnel, administrative programs and student related duties
  • Supervising 60+ staff members
  • Mentor for Aspiring Principals through the Principals Residency Network program (Keene State College)

Assistant Principal

Academy School
Brattleboro, Vermont
08.2002 - 06.2004
  • Assist the Principal with implementations of school wide programs
  • Facilitate district wide standardization and implementation of revised 504 process
  • Consult with teachers to promote differentiated instruction in classrooms
  • General staff supervision

Adjunct Professor

Keene State College
, New Hampshire
05.2002 - 08.2002
  • Teach graduate and undergraduate level Summer courses

Special Educator/Curriculum Coordinator

Brattleboro Retreat Health Center
Brattleboro, Vermont
08.2001 - 06.2002
  • Develop appropriate individualized educational programs for students with special needs in grades 7 through 12
  • Assess educational needs through standardized and informal tests
  • Provide specialized instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics

Learning Specialist

Westminster Schools
Brattleboro, Vermont
08.1996 - 12.2000
  • Develop appropriate individualized educational programs for students with special needs in grades 5 and 6
  • Assess educational needs through standardized and informal tests
  • Provide specialized instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics

Education Specialist

University of New Mexico Children’s Psychiatric Hospital
08.1994 - 08.1996
  • Teach up to 10 children with serious emotional and behavioral disorders in the Residential Treatment Center: ages 4-16
  • Coordinate and participate in multi-disciplinary teams to determine appropriate therapeutic interventions
  • Supervise support staff

Special Education Teacher

Westminster Schools
Brattleboro, Vermont
08.1990 - 07.1994
  • Develop appropriate individualized educational programs for students with special needs in grades K-6
  • Design behavior management programs

Education

Masters Educational Leadership - Administration

Residency Network Keene State College
2003

M.Ed - Educational Psychology: Special

1985

B.A. - Elementary Education

Aruban Pedagogical Academy
1979

B.A. - Psychology: General Education- Psychology

Rutgers University

Timeline

Special Education Chair and Learning Specialist

Alston Ridge Middle School
07.2023 - Current

Learning Specialist

Hillside High School
08.2021 - 07.2023

Educational Director

The Community Schoolhouse
07.2020 - 07.2021

Special Educator

Brattleboro Area Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2020

Student Support Coordinator

The International School of Port of Spain
08.2012 - 07.2014

Adjunct Professor

New England College
04.2009 - 08.2012

Special Educator/Curriculum Consultant

Brattleboro Union High School
08.2007 - 07.2012

Principal

Franklin School
08.2004 - 06.2007

Assistant Principal

Academy School
08.2002 - 06.2004

Adjunct Professor

Keene State College
05.2002 - 08.2002

Special Educator/Curriculum Coordinator

Brattleboro Retreat Health Center
08.2001 - 06.2002

Learning Specialist

Westminster Schools
08.1996 - 12.2000

Education Specialist

University of New Mexico Children’s Psychiatric Hospital
08.1994 - 08.1996

Special Education Teacher

Westminster Schools
08.1990 - 07.1994

Masters Educational Leadership - Administration

Residency Network Keene State College

M.Ed - Educational Psychology: Special

B.A. - Elementary Education

Aruban Pedagogical Academy

B.A. - Psychology: General Education- Psychology

Rutgers University

Affiliations

Present Regional Center Coalition for Essential School Reform Advisory Board Member Fall 2009 Coalition for Essential Schools, Fall Forum Conference, New Orleans, 2004-2011 Coalition of Eesential Schools - Strategic Planning Committee member 2008-Present Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity, formerly known as ALANA Community Organization: Chair of Board of Trustees 2015-2017 Board member New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) 2018-2020 Advisory Board Member: New England Youth Theater (NEYT)

Interests

Presenter: You can’t teach what you don’t know! , Fall 97-99 Presenter at Coalition of Essential Schools Fall Forums in California, Kansas, and Georgia

Activities

  • Present, Regional Center Coalition for Essential School Reform, Advisory Board Member
  • Fall 2009, Coalition for Essential Schools, Fall Forum Conference, New Orleans, You can't teach what you don't know!
  • Fall 97-99, Presenter at Coalition of Essential Schools Fall Forums, California, Kansas, Georgia

Volunteer Experience

  • 2004, 2011, Coalition of Essential Schools - Strategic Planning Committee member
  • 2008, Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity, formerly known as ALANA Community Organization, Chair of Board of Trustees
  • 2015, 2017, Board member New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA)
  • 2018, 2020, Advisory Board Member: New England Youth Theater (NEYT)
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