Roberta McCall
Orting,WA
Summary
Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within a pre-determined timeframe. Excellent communicator and personable employee with proven history of improving effectiveness of workplace communication and coordination. Culturally responsive teacher with experience in specially designed instruction, classroom management, creating/facilitating assessments, writing FBAs/BIPs, and individualized education programs. Bringing strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in record keeping and report writing.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Orting School District
09.2021 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and 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.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Paraprofessional
Orting School District
10.2019 - Current
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Retained interest and maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
Attendance Secretary
Orting Middle School
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Organized and readied attendance reports compiled from skyward and data for submission to special education director.
- Answered telephone calls to field inquiries from parents, vendors and various other callers seeking information.
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
Substitute Teacher
Orting School District
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Took over middle school math class for two months, managing all classroom assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Developed and deepened relationships with students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
General Manager
National Pallet Service, Inc.
09.2000 - 12.2016
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA12.2002
Skills
- Scheduling
- Team leadership
- Group and individual instruction
- Student Progress Reporting
- Lesson planning
- Implementing direct instruction
- Parent Interaction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student records management
Professional Training
Right Response Training – Orting School District 6/2023
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Orting School District
09.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Orting School District
10.2019 - Current
Attendance Secretary
Orting Middle School
09.2018 - 10.2019
Substitute Teacher
Orting School District
01.2018 - 09.2018
General Manager
National Pallet Service, Inc.
09.2000 - 12.2016
Master of Arts - Teaching
Seattle Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Pacific Lutheran University
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