Pamie Reese
New Bern,NC
Summary
Skilled educator with over 22 years of experience and a passion for promoting inclusive education practices and enhancing student outcomes. Leveraging expertise in special education programming, collaboration, and advocacy, committed to providing tailored support to schools, educators, and students. Seeking to apply proven strategies and innovative solutions to facilitate optimal learning environments, foster student success, and ensure equitable access to education for all.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Exceptional Children Program Specialist
Craven County Schools
2022.07 - Current
- Maintained regular communication between district and schools to coordinate general education separate setting classroom program logistics.
- Spearheaded creation and implementation of process, frameworks and training materials to execute efficient facilitation of private and homeschool Child Find process.
- Scheduled and facilitated IEP meetings for private and homeschool families in Craven County.
- Collaborated with other EC Program Specialists and Itinerant staff to achieve consistency in EC program objectives and services.
- Created and delivered training and education to keep EC teachers and staff knowledgeable about local/state/federal guidelines and provide necessary skills to serve their students effectively.
- Kept Exceptional Children Program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
Principal
Craven County Schools - H.J. MacDonald Middle
2017.07 - 2022.06
- Successfully led a school out of low performing status by facilitating academic gains during the 20-21 school year with a met growth status (1.99 index score) and in again in the 21-22 school year with an exceeded growth status (2.22 index score).
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Recruited and hired highly qualified applicants by showcasing innovative use of technology and instructional approaches.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Successfully facilitated the systematic implementation of AVID strategies throughout the school to foster a culture of academic achievement and empowerment among our student body.
Assistant Principal
Craven County Schools - Oaks Road & Ben D. Quinn
2012.07 - 2017.06
- Served as the Exceptional Children's Administrator to ensure local, state, and federal guidelines were being followed
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with faculty to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, increasing student engagement across subjects.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and curriculum nights to promote a sense of community within the school.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
Special Populations Coordinator
Craven. County Schools - New Bern High
2007.07 - 2012.06
- Enhanced student progress by implementing individualized counseling plans and monitoring academic performance.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student behavior and academic success.
- Addressed barriers to learning by collaborating with special education team members to create customized educational plans for each student.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering decision-making abilities.
- Served as a liaison between parents, teachers, administration, and outside agencies to ensure effective communication regarding student needs.
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Craven County Schools - New Bern High
2002.11 - 2007.06
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Education
Master of Science - Executive Leadership - School Administration
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC07.2012
Teaching Certification Courses Completion - Special Education- Behavioral/Emotional Disability
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - Human Resources Development
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2001
North Carolina Professional Teaching License -
NC DPI
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Power Automate
- Organize Professional Development
- Learning Strategies
- Active Listening
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Process Improvement
- Student and Parent Relations
- Human Resources
- Special Education
- Public Speaking
- Staff Development
- Microsoft Office
- AVID
Timeline
Exceptional Children Program Specialist
Craven County Schools
2022.07 - Current
Principal
Craven County Schools - H.J. MacDonald Middle
2017.07 - 2022.06
Assistant Principal
Craven County Schools - Oaks Road & Ben D. Quinn
2012.07 - 2017.06
Special Populations Coordinator
Craven. County Schools - New Bern High
2007.07 - 2012.06
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Craven County Schools - New Bern High
2002.11 - 2007.06
Master of Science - Executive Leadership - School Administration
Gardner-Webb University
Teaching Certification Courses Completion - Special Education- Behavioral/Emotional Disability
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - Human Resources Development
North Carolina State University
North Carolina Professional Teaching License -
NC DPI
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