Rosie Gatlin
Indianola,MS
Summary
Accomplished Director of Special Education with advanced education and extensive classroom experience. Decisive in making operational, hiring, and learning decisions. Clear and consistent in enforcing school rules and discipline. Passionate about fostering student success and staff development.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Special Education
Sunflower County Consolidated School District
Indianola, MS
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons, and student activities.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline, and honesty.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavior or learning problems.
- Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas for improvement.
- Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff, and school personnel to meet district and state standards.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff.
Special Education Case Manager
Sunflower County Consolidated School District
Indianola, MS
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Maintained compliance with district, state, and federal special education programs.
- Managed accurate and complete student records per laws and regulations.
- Partnered with parents, teachers, and administrators to track student progress.
- Evaluated student abilities and interests through assessments and interviews.
- Established and enforced administrative policies governing student behavior.
- Conducted classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral challenges.
Special Education Teacher
Sunflower County Consolidated School District
Indianola, MS
01.1995 - 07.2016
- Developed and implemented Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Led small group and individualized classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to ensure student inclusion in classroom activities.
- Advocated for students with disabilities.
- Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to student needs.
- Partnered with external agencies to provide additional student and family support.
- Integrated Smart Board technology and computers into lessons.
Education
Specialist in Educational Leadership -
Arkansas State University
State University, AR12.2022
Master of Arts -
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS05.2007
Bachelor of Science -
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS12.1994
Skills
- Decision making and problem solving
- Mission statement development
- Recruitment and hiring
- Student performance analysis
- Program planning for student activities
- Rule enforcement and compliance
- Professional development planning
- Policy implementation and adherence
- Regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder collaboration and engagement
- Task delegation strategies
- Individualized education programs
Timeline
Director of Special Education
Sunflower County Consolidated School District
07.2019 - 06.2023
Special Education Case Manager
Sunflower County Consolidated School District
07.2016 - 07.2019
Special Education Teacher
Sunflower County Consolidated School District
01.1995 - 07.2016
Specialist in Educational Leadership -
Arkansas State University
Master of Arts -
Delta State University
Bachelor of Science -
Delta State University
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