JULERIA SMITH
Towson,MD
Summary
Committed, motivated professional with 10 + years of experience working with the federal government. Dependable Self-starter with demonstrated knowledge of methods of mitigating risks by managing Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Exploits. Proven ability to identify Compliancy Laws, Standards, Best Practices, and Policies of Risk Management. Natural ability to maintain confidentiality and security protocols. Eager team player who juggles multiple tasks efficiently and effectively and produces results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
Silver Spring, MD
08.2022 - Current
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Special Education Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
Silver Spring
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Mathematics/Special Education Paraeducator
Montgomery County Public Schools
Silver Spring, Maryland
08.2008 - 06.2018
- Co-taught high school and elementary students in general and special education in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, English and History
- Administered Applied Behavior Analysis with respect to the Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Advised and guided administrators and teachers on minimizing behaviors by collaborating with parents and counselors on modifying daily behavior charts
- Participated and assisted in continuous training pertaining to improving the education of students with disabilities
- Increased knowledge and skills to continue to be effective at educating and to give tools to self-manage undesirable behaviors
- Maintained compassion to motivate students to change behaviors, removed barriers to learning, which removed barriers that resulted in increase in grades and increase in Standardized Test scores
- Set goals for students by planning to counter each individual obstacle by determining stressors, motivators, and skill levels.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
McDaniel University
Westminster, MD05.2025
Master of Engineering - Cyber Security Compliance And Policy
The George Washington University
Washington, DC08.2018
Master of Business Administration - Organizational Leadership
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Science And Mathematics
Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, Ohio12.1987
Skills
- Advanced Knowledge of Oracle, Unix, Mac, Linux Commands
- Advanced Knowledge of ERDAS, ERSI, MapInfo, GIS, ARC View, ARG GIS
- Knowledge of Python, PHP & MySQL Scripting Languages
- Team Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Social Skills Development
- Student needs assessment
- IEP development
- Parent Communication
- Individualized Instruction
- Mathematics Intervention
- Disability assessment testing
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Classroom Management
- Functional Behavior Assessment
- Emotional Support
- Progress Evaluations
- Instructional Strategies
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Data Management
- Relationship Building
- Behavior Modifications
- Community Resource Referrals
- Instructional Adaptation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Assistive Technology
- Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Word
- Google Drive
- Time Management
- Networking
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Elementary Education
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Behavior Modification
- Student Recordkeeping
- Middle School Education
- Special Education
- MS Office Proficiency
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Google Applications
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Cultural Awareness
Area Of Expertise
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Qualitative Risk Assessment
- NIST Risk Management Framework Baseline
- Solution Architectures of Security Controls
- Customer Service
- Design & Implement Plans of Action
- Design Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
- Information Policy
- Information Security in Governance
Certification
- Certified Special Educator, Maryland State Department of Education - 2026
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
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morning
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Quote
When people talk, listen completely. Don’t be thinking what you’re going to say. Most people never listen.
Ernest Hemingway
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Mathematics/Special Education Paraeducator
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Special Education
McDaniel University
Master of Engineering - Cyber Security Compliance And Policy
The George Washington University
Master of Business Administration - Organizational Leadership
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science - Science And Mathematics
Wilberforce University