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John Cummings

Methuen,MA

Summary

Dynamic Special Education Administrator with extensive experience at Prince George County Public Schools, proficient in ensuring compliance with IDEA and fostering inclusive practices. A certified leader in trauma-informed education, I successfully enhanced student achievement through targeted professional development and strategic program implementation, building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders to support all learners.

Focused education professional with master's degree in administration and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Administrator

Prince George County Public Schools
10.2016 - Current
  • Ensure that all special education procedures comply with federal and state laws and regulations governing special education.
  • Certified in CPI
  • Collaborate with special education and general education teachers on effective instructional practices to improve students' academic outcomes.
  • Provide professional development on inclusive practices, IEP compliance, trauma and equity, behavior management and restorative practices.
  • Work with students with significant behavior needs,ie, emotional disabilities and autism
  • Professionally trained in equity, trauma and inclusive practices and setting up trauma-based classrooms
  • Experience in conducting school-wide and district level IEP meetings.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
  • Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
  • Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
  • Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Coordinated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.

Principal - Lt. J.P. Kennedy School Non-Public

Catholic Charities Of D.C.
09.2013 - 08.2016
  • Collaborated with MSDE and OSSE and maintaining compliance and providing special education instruction and services to students with significant behavior disabilities.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Extensive knowledge of technology, curriculum and instruction related to special education programming
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families..
  • Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources..
  • Wrote grants to receiving funding for work development training for students, instructional resources for teachers, setting up crisis rooms for students and providing additional counseling support for students and families
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.

Principal -

Baltimore City Public School System
07.1998 - 07.2013
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • A resource to teachers in addressing all social emotional, behavior needs of all students.
  • Provided district level professional development to administrators and teachers on special education compliance, budgeting effective inclusive practices.
  • Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
  • Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Introduced modifications to instruction and introduced new, effective instructional techniques.
  • Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
  • Increased students' performance in reading and math on state assessments.
  • Responsible for special programs, i.e. autism, and life skills
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
  • Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
  • Managed all details regarding student discipline.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Family And Community Services

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD

Master of Science - Special Education

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD
2006

Skills

  • Instructional leadership
  • Certified in trauma, equity and inclusive practices
  • Certified in CPI
  • Proficient in ensuring the provision of Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
  • Extensive experience supervising the development, design, implementation and monitoring of special education programs
  • Knowledge of Maryland College and Career Ready Standards
  • Conducts professional development for general education and special educations on effective instructional practices to increase student achievement
  • Conducting formal and informal observation on teachers to improve teacher practices in instruction and behavior supports
  • Understand and have the experience in building and maintaining relationships with persons from diverse, culture and racial groups
  • Dynamic team leader and building relationship with staff, parents, district administrators and all stakeholders to enhance the successful achievement for all students
  • Extensive knowledge of IEP's, state and federal mandates as required to ensure compliance with IDEA and COMAR
  • Disaggregating student data
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Certification

MSDE APC Certifications:

  • Special Education
  • Admin 1/11
  • Superintendent


Timeline

Special Education Administrator

Prince George County Public Schools
10.2016 - Current

Principal - Lt. J.P. Kennedy School Non-Public

Catholic Charities Of D.C.
09.2013 - 08.2016

Principal -

Baltimore City Public School System
07.1998 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Science - Family And Community Services

University of Maryland - College Park

Master of Science - Special Education

Coppin State University

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