Santana Lipscomb
Cincinnati,Ohio
Summary
A Transformational Educational Leader with over 14 years of experience in teaching, developing, implementing, and managing rigorous educational environments through organizing, analyzing and communicating necessary trends that promote best practices in education and educational research. I am a seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Cincinnati Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Provided essential training to staff on districtwide platforms (e.g. Edplan and Powerschool).
- Created and maintained SEL Breakfast Club for students who required tier 2 and tier 3 support
- Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Intervention Specialist (Self Contained Unit)
North College Hill City Schools
03.2015 - 08.2019
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Mental Health Specialist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Inpatient
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
Behavioral Therapy Tutor
First Home Care
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom and everyday environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers and their families solve problems.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Supported teacher in development of social emotional learning strategies.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
Behavioral Therapy Tutor
Paradigm Pathway Consulting
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable families, teachers and administration to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of social emotional strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Teacher (Self Contained Unit)
South Eastern Cooperative Educational Programs
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Teachers Assistant
South Eastern Cooperative Educational Programs
01.2009 - 08.2011
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
Education
Doctor of Education - Education Leadership
Miami University of Ohio
Oxford, OH12.2023
Masters of Divinity - Theology
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2017
No Degree - Special Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Berea College
Berea, KY05.2008
Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Conflict Resolution
- Educational Strategies
- Teacher Education
- Navigational Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Developing Educational Materials
- Diagnostics Expertise
- Project Management Proficiency
- Self-Driven and Motivated
- Data Compilation
- Interpreting Results
Educational Leadership Roles
- Case Coordinator for the Department of Student Services at Cincinnati Public Schools
- Building Testing Coordinator
- Building Representative for Cincinnati Federation of Teachers
- Internal Leadership Team Chair
- Teacher Leader for American Federation of Teachers
- Lead Coordinator for Young Readers (Kindergarten)
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Cincinnati Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Mental Health Specialist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Inpatient
10.2015 - 09.2016
Intervention Specialist (Self Contained Unit)
North College Hill City Schools
03.2015 - 08.2019
Behavioral Therapy Tutor
First Home Care
09.2013 - 03.2015
Behavioral Therapy Tutor
Paradigm Pathway Consulting
09.2011 - 09.2013
Teacher (Self Contained Unit)
South Eastern Cooperative Educational Programs
08.2011 - 08.2012
Teachers Assistant
South Eastern Cooperative Educational Programs
01.2009 - 08.2011
Doctor of Education - Education Leadership
Miami University of Ohio
Masters of Divinity - Theology
Regent University
No Degree - Special Education
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Berea College
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