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Malcolm Edmunds Jr.

Washington D.C.,DC

Summary

I am a versatile veteran SPED Educator with focus on individual student needs across academia as well as social -emotional development. I am empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication to scholars ,families as well as teammates . I show patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. I am organized and dependable ,successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School Special Education Teacher

Digital Pioneers Academy
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.

Middle School STEM Teacher

Digital Pioneers Academy
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, resulting in better support for student needs.
  • Created a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and personal responsibility among students.
  • Boosted student confidence and problem-solving skills through engaging group work exercises.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Developed detailed knowledge of school's mathematics scope and sequence for all related levels to better serve students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, enriching students'' learning experiences across subjects.
  • Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Enhanced student coding skills by implementing hands-on projects and real-world scenarios in the curriculum.
  • Developed personalized learning plans for students, leading to improved comprehension and retention of complex concepts.
  • Contributed to curriculum development efforts by identifying gaps in existing content and suggesting improvements based on student feedback and performance data.
  • Mentored struggling students through one-on-one sessions, resulting in marked improvement in their coding abilities.
  • Promoted a collaborative classroom environment by incorporating group projects and peer reviews into coursework.
  • Organized extracurricular coding clubs and events to foster community engagement and skill development outside of the classroom setting.

Kindergarten Lead Instructor

Center City PCS
08.2020 - Current
  • Demonstrate mastery of subject matter for course(s) taught and be able to communicate that information in an engaging and creative way
  • Create lesson plans aligned with state and private school standards
  • Maintain a safe, organized classroom which supports student independent learning, collaboration, choice, and engages students using a variety of effective instructional strategies
  • Assess students and use this information for planning, instruction and differentiation
  • Use available technology/instructional media to enhance the students' learning experiences
  • Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful and courteous manner while maintaining confidentiality
  • Demonstrate competence in written and oral communication
  • Exhibit warm, nurturing responses to provide for children's developmental, social and emotional needs
  • Maintain a positive school environment with parents, staff, and children relationships characterized by mutual respect and good will.

Extended Learning Director

Center City PCS
08.2018 - 05.2023
  • Monitor district attendance and organize and supervise Saturday Schools, Intersessions, Summer School and Before/After School Programs to maximize attendance recovery and academic achievement across the district, including hiring staff, coordinating curriculum, and analyzing data
  • Coordinate after enrichment opportunities to maximize additional instructional time to increase student achievement, including coordinating curriculum, integrating technology, developing evaluation tools, and analyzing data
  • Develop successful blended learning opportunities for before and after school programs, intersessions and summer school, including, but not limited to, research of programmatic and systems improvements, recommendations in policies and procedures related to the learning program, and intervention and enrichment opportunities Meet with parents and guardians requesting before and after school programs, intersessions and summer school
  • Monitor the development of personalized learning plans, as needed, and progress of students in extended learning programs
  • Working with staff and families to meet the goals of IEPs in extended learning environments and support student's academic, social/emotional, and behavioral goals
  • Identify short and long-term goals related to blended learning environment needs and develop strategies for systems development, technology acquisition and integration, and program evaluation
  • Work collaboratively with district and site staff to facilitate district committees for development and evaluation of extended learning opportunities using research-based strategies and student achievement data, including, but not limited to digital student portfolios and individualized student goals.

ELA SPED Instructor (Middle School)

Center City PCS
12.2014 - 08.2020
  • Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP
  • Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques
  • Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals
  • Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals
  • Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies
  • Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.

Staff Assistant/Licensing Specialist

Government of the District of Columbia
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Serves as the Point of Contact, Records Manager for the Office of Boards and Commissions
  • Works with the District of Columbia General Records Schedule and the Executive Office of the Mayor Records Schedule daily to ensure documents are stored correctly, retired, and destroyed correctly
  • Maintains the calendars of the Director and Special Assistant of the Office of Boards and Commissions
  • Assists in tracking term-start and term-ending dates of 1,839 members of the District of Columbia's boards and commissions
  • Assists in recruiting new members to fill seats available on all of the District of Columbia's boards and commissions
  • Effectively communicates through phone or email with the public Agency Directors, Agency Staff and public on how to serve on various boards and commissions using the District of Columbia Official Code or previously created Mayor's Orders
  • Effectively communicates and works with over 150 points of contacts (Agency Directors or Agency Staff) throughout the Government of the District of Columbia ensuring their boards and commissions are filled
  • Process applications and reappointment paperwork, checking for full completeness and accuracy.

LABAT- Anderson, INC.

US Department of Justice/Civil Tax
03.2004 - 01.2014
  • Provide legal and administrative support for the US Department of Justice, Tax Division as initial point of contact
  • Coordinate incoming request through various Microsoft applications to monitor case logs for determining best strategy to complete time sensitive requests
  • Developing information preservation strategies and records management policies
  • Perform functional allocation to identify required tasks and the interrelationships
  • Govern company operations, production, scanning, filing and additional administrative tasks
  • Delivers official documents from Tax Division to the courts
  • Concordance, IPRO and Adobe software
  • Coordinate and facilitate training and orientation of new hires
  • Counseling clients on best practices for preserving, collecting and producing electronic information
  • Monitored the sorting and distributing of incoming mail to Section Chief's and Trial attorney's
  • Responsible for maintaining office equipment and the coordination of maintenance contracts by placing service calls throughout the Tax Division as needed
  • Electronic numbering (pagination) and perform servicing of GBC and Velo machines and light servicing of all Xerox, Canon and OCE' copiers and fax machines.

Education

Virginia State University
05.2003

Skills

  • Early childhood education
  • Middle School ELA
  • Organizing Community events
  • Attendance monitoring
  • Safety guidelines
  • Student progress reporting
  • Class coordination
  • Activity planning and execution
  • Working with kids with Autism (Paraprofessional)
  • Communications
  • Classroom management
  • Instructional lead
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Student Engagement
  • Visual supports
  • Social Skills Training
  • Reading Intervention
  • Sensory Integration
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Emotional Disabilities Support
  • Curriculum adaptation
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Team Collaboration
  • Classroom Management
  • Motivating students
  • Relationship Building
  • Social Skills Development
  • Emotional Support
  • Positive Role Model
  • Trained in CPI
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Student Support
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Behavior Modifications
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Math Intervention
  • Classroom Organization
  • Autism Spectrum Knowledge
  • Inclusion Strategies
  • IEP development

Timeline

Middle School Special Education Teacher

Digital Pioneers Academy
08.2023 - Current

Middle School STEM Teacher

Digital Pioneers Academy
08.2023 - Current

Kindergarten Lead Instructor

Center City PCS
08.2020 - Current

Extended Learning Director

Center City PCS
08.2018 - 05.2023

ELA SPED Instructor (Middle School)

Center City PCS
12.2014 - 08.2020

Staff Assistant/Licensing Specialist

Government of the District of Columbia
01.2014 - 12.2014

LABAT- Anderson, INC.

US Department of Justice/Civil Tax
03.2004 - 01.2014

Virginia State University

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