Dedicated Educator with 17 years of management, teaching and supporting students with disabilities. Extensive knowledge of implementing, teaching, and assessing Core Subjects (Math, English Comprehension and Writing) inside and outside the classroom. Detailed-oriented and effective collaborator with other teachers, all students, and community stakeholders.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Professional Educator
East DeKalb Special Facilities/DCSD
Stone Mountain, GA
08.2019 - Current
Provide weekly community based instruction with 3 students to provide required educational services. Ensure students maintain 75% grade average.
Managed classroom activities, parent conferences, and lesson plans for 37 "at-risk" incarcerated students with disabilities
Assumed leadership roles in absence of leadership in specified areas. Served as administrative liaison for 6 Varsity and Junior Varsity level Athletic Activities.
Built relationships and communicated with "at-risk" student population, parents and stakeholders. Personally coached 6 students to diploma completion and job placement.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Licensed Professional Educator/Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
DeKalb County School District
Stone Mountain , GA
08.2015 - 07.2019
Served as interim 9th Grade Assistant Principal
Scored highest levels in school history for Georgia Milestone Assessment. Achieved 78% score by students with disabilities.
Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
Managed, coached and ensured eligibility for nearly 30 student athletes annually. .
Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage. All associated equipment ranged over $150,000
Conveyed rules and regulations clearly, promoting better understanding among players and decreasing fouls during games.
Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
Exceptional Education Teacher
Leadership Preparatory Academy
Lithonia, GA
07.2012 - 08.2014
Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for over 15 exceptional education students.
Administered and graded tests, homework and assignments to evaluate students' progress on weekly and monthly basis for 15 exceptional education students
Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles. Students comprised of 6 different behavior exceptionalities.
Prepared and distributed weekly progress reports and report cards using Infinite Campus Platform. Also conducted annual Individualized Education Program for 15 exceptional education students
Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Served as Department Chairperson and coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents
Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Transportation Officer, U. S. Army
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Jackson, SC
08.1997 - 12.2012
Motivated veteran and new soldiers to exceptional performance through implementation of Standard Operating Procedures.
Served as Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, Officer-in-Charge, and Company Commander for Basic Training Soldiers. Trained and responsible for safety, morale and welfare of over 300 new recruits.
Completed 3 Overseas Tours, 2 deployments, and logged over 1,000 accident/incident free miles in Heavy Equipment Transport (HET) vehicles.
Accounted for nearly 3 million dollars in equipment, contractual agreements, and associated military equipment.
Oversaw preventive maintenance and scheduled repairs to maximize vehicle and equipment performance.
Conducted nearly 60 incident/accident free missions throughout mountainous terrain in Korea and Germany.
Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Education
Educational Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN
12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC
05.1997
Skills
Experience with "at risk" population
Parent Interaction
Classroom Management Techniques
Differentiated Instruction
Student Motivation and Engagement
Online Teaching
Learning Assessments
Peer Mentoring
US Army Veteran
Licensed Coach
Flexible and Adaptable
Excellent Communication
Decision-Making
Work Availability
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Quote
"It is better to be prepared and NOT have the opportunity than to have the opportunity and NOT be prepared!"
Les Brown
Timeline
Licensed Professional Educator
East DeKalb Special Facilities/DCSD
08.2019 - Current
Licensed Professional Educator/Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
DeKalb County School District
08.2015 - 07.2019
Exceptional Education Teacher
Leadership Preparatory Academy
07.2012 - 08.2014
Transportation Officer, U. S. Army
U.S. Army Active Duty
08.1997 - 12.2012
Educational Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction