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Loretta Newson

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

To obtain an Administrative Specialist position where I can utilize my 14 years of experience as a special education teacher, special education chairperson, instructional leadership team member, mentor, and participant in the Aspiring Leader Pathway. My mission is to continue fostering an inclusive, supportive, empowering, and collaborative school culture through teamwork and shared decision-making with all stakeholders.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher/Mentor/ILT

Centerville Elementary
07.2021 - Current
  • Develop and Implement IEPs that ensure students receive the appropriate accommodations and modifications in special and general education settings, promoting a positive, safe, and inclusive school environment.
  • Maintain open and effective communication with staff, parents, guardians, and external agencies.
  • Analyze and use data to inform instructional practices and develop targeted interventions.
  • Attend regular ILT meetings to discuss curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
  • Provide guidance, support, and coaching to new or less experienced special education teachers.
  • Create and manage schedules across 4-6 teachers and a teacher assistant.
  • Participated in the Inaugural Aspiring Leader Pathway Cohort

Special Education Committee Chairperson/Mentor/ILT/Team Leader

Windsor Oaks Elementary
07.2018 - 07.2021
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive IEPs for students with diverse needs, yielding significant academic and social-emotional progress. This teamwork resulted in our school earning the Blue-Ribbon Award for closing the gap between special education students.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to special education policies and procedures.
  • Designated IEP and SEC meetings in the absence of the Assistant Principal.
  • Managed the budget for special education and ensured efficient use of resources.
  • Participated on the school panel interviewing special education teachers, general education teachers, reading specialists, and math specialists.

Special Education Teacher/Mentor/Team Leader

Diamond Springs Elementary
07.2009 - 07.2018
  • Co-led professional development sessions for general education teachers on differentiated and specially designed instruction, promoting a more inclusive and effective teaching environment.
  • Developed and maintained systems to acknowledge and reward positive behavior (Behavior Intervention Team).
  • Served as a liaison between the staff, school administration, and district officials (Teacher Representative).
  • Attended the ASCD conference.
  • Attended Developing Educational Leaders for an Equitable and Engaging Learning Environment (Old Dominion University)

Education

Special Education Endorsement -

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
06.2012

B.A. - Psychology

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
04.2008

Master of Arts - Administration & Supervision

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

M.S. - Educational Leadership

Longwood University
Farmville, VA

Awards Certificates Accomplishments

  • Aspiring Leaders Pathway
  • I Make a Difference
  • Distinguished Educator
  • Unsung Hero
  • Tagged by the Superintendent

Timeline

Special Education Teacher/Mentor/ILT

Centerville Elementary
07.2021 - Current

Special Education Committee Chairperson/Mentor/ILT/Team Leader

Windsor Oaks Elementary
07.2018 - 07.2021

Special Education Teacher/Mentor/Team Leader

Diamond Springs Elementary
07.2009 - 07.2018

Special Education Endorsement -

Old Dominion University

B.A. - Psychology

Norfolk State University

Master of Arts - Administration & Supervision

Liberty University

M.S. - Educational Leadership

Longwood University

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