Versatile Bilingual Special Education Teacher /Case Manager with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Skilled at closing the achievement gap. Committed to advocating for student needs and closely monitoring growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager & Acting APSS 10/23-2/24
Mastery Charter Schools, East Camden Middle
09.2022 - Current
Drive student achievement for students receiving special education services with excellence
Monitor and respond to student grades and progress monitoring results.
Responsible for ensuring school is in compliance with all state and federal law governing special education compliance
Develop effective IEPs and Section 504 Service Agreements that translate into measurable results for students
Develop, implement, and monitor Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBS)
Ensure special education documents are implemented with fidelity across all settings
Mentor and coach students on self-regulation and organization skills.
Provide ongoing communication with teachers and administrators that strengthens the support systems for students receiving special education services.
Support manifestation determinations meetings and write all required documents
Support I&RS team
Manage and mentor members of the Special Education Team
Manage relationship with related service partners and Child Study Team (Psychologist, Speech, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist) and therapeutic support staff (TSS, STS, BSC)
Work in partnership with the school Culture Team in supporting students receiving special education
Special Education Teacher
Camden Prep Inc., Uncommon Schools
07.2019 - 06.2022
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of urban diverse students.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Substitute Teacher
Insight Workforce Solutions
05.2016 - 09.2019
Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
Worked with principal’s office on disciplinary and safety issues.
Worked with principal’s office on disciplinary and safety issues.
Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
Worked with principal’s office on disciplinary and safety issues.
Worked with principal’s office on disciplinary and safety issues.
Foreclosure Manager
Marlin Business Services Corp
08.2008 - 05.2013
Accessed credit records to evaluate customer histories.
Used skip tracing resources to locate debtors and updated information in the system.
Negotiated to collect balance in full.
Recorded all information regarding financial status of customers.
Handled 100-150 outbound and inbound calls daily with the goal of collecting owed debt.
Counseled debtors on their payment options and arranged installment agreements.
Used probing techniques to determine debtors’ reasons for delinquency.