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RAYMOND WALKER

Sacramento,Ca

Summary

I am a dedicated professional with a strong commitment to fostering positive change within the education system and uplifting underserved communities. I understand the importance of democratic practices and culturally responsive approaches in educational settings. My journey, which spans roles as a special education case manager, family-focused teacher and trainer, community advocate, and school board member, has equipped me with a comprehensive skill set that I believe is well-suited for the role of a Community Schools Coordinator.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher, Case Manager

Natomas Unified School District
08.2014 - Current
  • Natomas Unified School District's Case Manager for High School students requiring social emotional support (SES). Duties include:
  • Individual Education Program (IEP) coordination leading team determination of instructional goals, behavioral intervention services and delivery models, data recording and reporting.
  • Culturally competent academic and behavioral assessment and therapy-based social skills instruction, differentiated multiple subject lesson planning and delivery.
  • Collaboration with Psychologists, Occupational Therapists Speech Language Pathologists, Social Workers and community-based support to ensure seamless service delivery.

Lead Special Education Teacher, Candidate Mentor

Sierra Schools at Eastern
06.2008 - 08.2014
  • Teacher for intermediate/secondary students with both mild/moderate and moderate/severe diagnoses on the autism spectrum.
  • Lesson planning, presenting differentiated multiple subject lessons and behavioral intervention to meet each student's IEP goals.
  • Mentor for Teacher candidates completing the National University and Fortune Schools Education Specialists Teacher Internship Programs.

Chain Restaurant Corporate Trainer

Jack In The Box, Inc.
07.1998 - 04.2005
  • Developed engaging and entertaining presentations for new managers on store procedures and customer retention.
  • Monitored employee progress and gave feedback to management for additional training requirements.

Board Of Education Trustee

Del Paso Heights School District
11.1994 - 11.2001
  • One of five publicly elected Trustees, adopting and reviewing district policies on administration of educational services, working directly with Superintendent, personnel administration, adopting instructional materials, maintaining school facilities, and determining annual budgetary expenditures.
  • Promoted a strategy of “Students First”, through shared leadership by Administration, Teachers, Parents, Community Partners, and Students.

Educational Training Consultant

Various
08.1992 - 07.1999
  • Staff Training Consultant for Head Start Access Project, Region IX, providing Head Start staff development and technical assistance to improve Disability Component Services delivery in Region IX.
  • Head Start On-Site Program Review Instrument (OSPRI) Consultant conducting compliance reviews of Head Start Grantees in the Special Education, Parent Involvement, and Social Services Components.
  • Project CRAFT (Culturally Responsive And Family-focused Training) Consultant providing staff development for Early Intervention programs.

Head Start Teacher

Morey Avenue Preschool, Twin Rivers Unified School District
08.1990 - 1994
  • Head Start pre-school teacher individualizing curriculum for students, predominantly ELL and receiving AFDC.
  • Initiated "Helping Your Child to Succeed in School", a site and home-based intervention program for parents on structures and strategies for teaching pre-school students diagnosed with prenatal exposure to drugs or alcohol.
  • With Head Start Parent Services Coordinator, conducted weekly home visits facilitating child and family development.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education Mod/Severe

National University
La Jolla, CA
2011

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art

California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
1980

Timeline

Special Education Teacher, Case Manager

Natomas Unified School District
08.2014 - Current

Lead Special Education Teacher, Candidate Mentor

Sierra Schools at Eastern
06.2008 - 08.2014

Chain Restaurant Corporate Trainer

Jack In The Box, Inc.
07.1998 - 04.2005

Board Of Education Trustee

Del Paso Heights School District
11.1994 - 11.2001

Educational Training Consultant

Various
08.1992 - 07.1999

Head Start Teacher

Morey Avenue Preschool, Twin Rivers Unified School District
08.1990 - 1994

Master of Science - Special Education Mod/Severe

National University

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art

California State University, Sacramento

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