Hi, I’m
Khoriandre Watkins-Ware
Educator
Macon,GA
Summary
Poised and pragmatic professional with extensive background in organizational leadership and management. Effective communicator driven to improve overall efficiency. Over 20 years of experience as a professional educator.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bibb County Public SchoolsMacon, GA
Instructor-Public Administration
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Coach over 120 students on public speaking and presentation skills.
- Collaborate with over 30 faculty and staff to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district and school requirements.
- Foster physically and emotionally safe and supportive learning environment characterized by efficient and effective routines, clear expectations and organization that maximized student learning.
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with over 120 students and parents to support academic and behavioral progress of students.
- Develop and implement lesson plans to fulfill requirements of district curriculum program and reflect accommodations and modifications for individual student needs.
- Review and analyze data to measure and assess student growth aligned to instructional goals and course objectives and adjusted instructional strategies and content delivery.
- Planned and executed promotional activities to drive community engagement within the Career, Technical, Agricultural, and Education (CTAE) program.
Bibb County Public SchoolsMacon, GA
Special Education/Inclusion Teacher
08.2015 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Modified general education curriculum for over 25 special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Coordinated over 60 special education students and 10 teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Created and managed over 60 IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
Foothills Charter SchoolMacon, GA
Instructor-Special Education
01.2020 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Assisted over 75 struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Incorporated home activities to supplement classroom lessons.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Twiggs County Public SchoolsJeffersonville, GA
Education/Inclusion Teacher/Transition Specialist
08.2014 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Facilitated transition programming (administered career skill and interest inventories, conducts career exploration activities, and provided vocational programming) for over 30 students who are eligible for special education services and for whom the IEP team has established transition goals and objectives
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
Central Georgia Technical CollegeMacon, GA
Adjunct Psychology Instructor
01.2014 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices
Bibb County Public SchoolsMacon, GA
Lead Special Education/Inclusion Teacher
11.2004 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Ensured the correct implementation of special education laws and regulations daily
- Monitored and reported budgetary discrepancies to corporate senior management to maximize reporting efficiency and finalized spending plans
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Administered educational assessments to assigned students and evaluated and analyzed results for academic and transition planning
- Provided and/or directed crisis interventions as needed.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis
- Worked with human resources to assess labor patterns and hiring requirements
- Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures
- Advocated for staff members and counsel supervisors to identify and resolve conflicts
- Drafted and presented reports outlining policy actions
Education
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL
Specialist of Education from Curriculum And Instruction
08.2005 - 09.2006
Cambridge CollegeBoston, MA
Master of Education from Special Education
12.2004 - 02.2006
Georgia College & State UniversityMilledgeville, GA
Master of Public Administration from Management
08.2000 - 12.2002
Clark Atlanta UniversityAtlanta, GA
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Psychology
08.1997 - 05.1999
Skills
Flexible and Adaptable
Interpersonal Communication
Organization and Time Management
Active Listening
Superior Software Proficiency
Training and Development
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Administration
Business office administration
Affiliations
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.-Technology Chairperson
PAGE Professional Association of Georgia Educators
Clark Atlanta University Middle Georgia Alumni Association-Treasurer
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Timeline
Instructor-Public Administration
Bibb County Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
Instructor-Special Education
Foothills Charter School
01.2020 - 03.2022
Special Education/Inclusion Teacher
Bibb County Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2022
Education/Inclusion Teacher/Transition Specialist
Twiggs County Public Schools
08.2014 - 08.2015
Adjunct Psychology Instructor
Central Georgia Technical College
01.2014 - 08.2014
Nova Southeastern University
Specialist of Education from Curriculum And Instruction
08.2005 - 09.2006
Cambridge College
Master of Education from Special Education
12.2004 - 02.2006
Lead Special Education/Inclusion Teacher
Bibb County Public Schools
11.2004 - 05.2013
Georgia College & State University
Master of Public Administration from Management
08.2000 - 12.2002
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Psychology
08.1997 - 05.1999