Loren Rodgers
Ponce de Leon,FL
Summary
Dynamic Student Services Coordinator with a proven track record at Walton Academy Charter School, adept at crisis intervention and student advisement. Successfully developed individualized education plans, enhancing student engagement and performance. Skilled in administrative support and community resources, fostering strong home-school connections to promote academic success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Services Coordinator/ Assistant Principal
Walton Academy Charter School
11.2024 - Current
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Assisted in managing day-to-day school functions and staff coordination
- Title 1 Coordinator/Contact
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- School Testing Coordinator
- Homeless Liaison
- Interpreted transcripts and aligned schedules with graduation requirements
- Certified ALICE Trainer
- Safety and Security Coordinator
Student Advisor
Walton Academy Charter School
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Guided students in academic planning and course selection to enhance educational outcomes.
- Developed individualized support strategies for student success, fostering engagement and persistence.
- Collaborated with faculty to implement interventions addressing student needs and improving performance.
- Conducted regular reviews of student progress reports, intervening early when potential issues were identified to prevent attrition.
- Conducted assessments to identify barriers to learning, creating tailored action plans for at-risk students.
Exceptional Student Education Teacher
Walton Academy Charter School
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Developed individualized education plans to address diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to ensure comprehensive support for students.
- Advocated for resources and services to support students' unique challenges effectively.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate educational strategies and interventions.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication and conferences, promoting a strong home-school connection.
Mail Handler/ Clerk
United States Postal Service
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Utilized physical strength to move mail and packages of varying sizes and weights.
- Followed safety protocols while handling and sorting mail for personal safety purposes.
- Inspected mail for damages and took appropriate action to deliver in good condition.
- Checked for correct postage and address on mail, packages and parcels to avoid sending to wrong recipient.
- Maintained clean and organized mail room to promote safety and efficiency.
- Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail.
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Labeled, weighed and processed mail and packages for efficient distribution.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by responding to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail in accordance with postal regulations.
Emergency Communications Officer
Walton County Sheriff's Office
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
- Developed and delivered emergency response plans to improve attendance timeframes.
- Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Dispatched and coordinated emergency services teams according to high-priority calls.
- Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely emergency attendance.
- Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
Educational Paraprofessional
Walton Learning Center
12.2006 - 07.2012
- Assisted teachers with planning, preparation and distribution of classroom materials.
- Supported teachers and students within classroom as established in partnerships with other staff.
- Understood that students learned differently and adjusted teaching approaches to meet individuals' needs.
- Delivered individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills taught by teacher.
- Worked with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05-2012
Associate of Arts - Education
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, Fl05-2009
High School Diploma -
Ponce De Leon High School
Ponce De Leon, FL05-2005
Skills
- Customer Interaction
- Student Advisement
- Administrative Support
- Community Resources
- Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
- Career Guidance
- 504 Plans
- Crisis Intervention
- Administration Required Reporting
- Orientation Programs
- Behavior Policy Enforcement
- Follow Up Interviews
Certification
- Florida Professional Educator Certification in Exceptional Student Education - 7/1/2018 to 6/30/2028
- Alabama Professional Educator Certification in Collaborative Special Education Grades K-6 and Grades 6-12
- Certified ALICE Trainer- Current
Timeline
Student Services Coordinator/ Assistant Principal
Walton Academy Charter School
11.2024 - Current
Student Advisor
Walton Academy Charter School
08.2022 - 11.2024
Exceptional Student Education Teacher
Walton Academy Charter School
08.2016 - 08.2022
Mail Handler/ Clerk
United States Postal Service
05.2014 - 08.2016
Emergency Communications Officer
Walton County Sheriff's Office
08.2012 - 12.2013
Educational Paraprofessional
Walton Learning Center
12.2006 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
The University of West Florida
Associate of Arts - Education
Northwest Florida State College
High School Diploma -
Ponce De Leon High School