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Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
DeKalb County Board of Education
Stone Mountain, GA
08.1998 - Current
Provided direct instruction to students in a variety of settings including small group instruction, one-on-one tutoring, and whole class instruction.
Created lesson plans that were tailored to meet the unique learning styles of each student while also following state curriculum guidelines.
Collaborated with school personnel, parents and guardians, outside agencies, and other professionals to develop effective strategies for addressing individual student needs.
Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities to ensure their academic success.
Monitored student progress on an ongoing basis by assessing academic performance and administering standardized tests.
Encouraged positive behaviors through the implementation of classroom management techniques such as positive reinforcement systems and behavior modification plans.
Engaged in professional development activities to stay current on new teaching methods and special education laws and regulations.
Attended IEP meetings with parents, guardians and other educators to discuss student progress and design appropriate accommodations, modifications based on individual needs.
Maintained accurate records related to student assessment results, attendance data, grades, discipline incidents.
Education
Ph.D. - Instructional Leadership
Argosy University
Atlanta,GA
12-2015
Master of Arts - Education of The Learning Disabled
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
05-1993
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Morris Brown College
Atlanta, GA
05-1976
Skills
Transition Planning
Learning Disabilities Expertise
Emotional Support
Cultural Sensitivity
Instructional Strategies
Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Differentiated Instruction
Georgia Education Association
Affiliations
Head sponsor and founder of The Strands of Pearls Girls' Mentoring Group since 2018 at Smoke Rise Elementary School
Special Education department chair 2018-2021
Local school Association Representative for the Georgia Association of Educators
Certification
T-7 Teaching Certificate in Elementary and Middle School Education
T-7 Teaching Certificate in Learning Disabilities
t-7 Teaching Certificate in Interrelated Special Education
Accomplishments
Certificate for recruiting more members for the Georgia Association of Educators, 2011
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
DeKalb County Board of Education
08.1998 - Current
Ph.D. - Instructional Leadership
Argosy University
Master of Arts - Education of The Learning Disabled