Pamela Smith

• Developed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging in groups through conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.
• Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
• Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
• Defined and communicated rules and expectations and enforced them through approved disciplinary methods.
• I formed and conducted small-group classes across multiple high school subjects, including courses in pre-algebra, English literature, and composition, biology, and chemistry.
• Communicated regularly with online teachers, and arranged video sessions for students with online teachers.

• Implement TEAACH workboxes and schedules into daily classroom procedures.
• Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
• Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
• Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
• Developed individual educational plans designed to promote academic, physical, and social development.
• Established positive relationships with students and their families.
• Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
• Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
• Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
• Collaborated with the local school district to transition students back to the public schools.
• Created and accompanied groups of students on a variety of work experiences.
• Led students on field trips to enhance educational programs for multiple age groups across the building.
• Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
• Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
• Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.

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• Reviewed final reports submitted to the State to ensure data accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Coordinated the preparation of grant budgets and tracked expenditures against approved budgets.
• Developed training materials and conducted training for students and staff members on sexual harassment, crisis prevention, verbal de-escalation, diversity, and inclusion.
• Oversaw the implementation of the Keys to Work program to increase students' skills.
• Developed and implemented grant-funded programs to meet organizational objectives.
• Represented the center at legal proceedings and mediations for students suspended from the Vocational Center.
• Represented the center at all IEP and 504 meetings.
• Supervised and delegated work to seven paraprofessionals.

• Administered multiple achievement tests, and wrote formal re-evaluations and evaluations to include evaluation information from psychologists, outside consultants, therapists, and teachers' services provided.
• Created daily schedules for one-on-one assistance for students and for up to thirty students who received Learning Support and Emotional Behavioral Support.
• Collaborated with multiple general education and specialty teacher teams to create inclusion and vocational opportunities for students with significant disabilities.
• Conducted yearly MAPS meetings with parents, students, teachers, and other stakeholders to design grade 6-12 transitional plans.
• Transitioned students into middle school by observing them in elementary schools, interviewing parents, and special education teachers.