Team player with a growth mind-set focused on building relationships by creating a positive culture and a structured, supportive environment. Compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving problems.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher-Hospital Homebound
St. Johns County Schools
St. Augustine, FL
08.2021 - Current
Differentiated curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Participated in IEP meetings for students and families.
Responsible for monitoring physical, mental and social well being of 12 students on caseload.
Maintained daily, weekly, and monthly records.
Small Business Co-Owner
A Cleaner Solution Of St. Johns
St. Augustine, FL
03.2018 - Current
Co-created vision and mission of small business and remain focused on achieving both.
Manage daily operations, orchestrating forward-thinking strategies to accomplish profit and increase customer growth.
Cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships using social media and direct marketing strategies.
Identify and qualify customer needs, negotiate and close 3 profitable projects with high success rate.
Schedule customer service and draft invoices for completed work.
Dean of Students
St. Johns County Schools
St. Augustine, FL
08.2020 - 06.2021
Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and 35 staff members.
Identified and researched student/parent claims of peer bullying and harassment.
Maintained school campus safety records, conducted safety drills, chairperson of school safety team.
Prepared school safety reports and student truancy reports based on attendance data.
Behavior Interventionist
St. Johns County Schools
St. Augustine, FL
08.2017 - 06.2020
Teacher of the Year, 2019 at Gaines Alternative School
Developed behavior intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs of 40 students with behavior issues.
Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
New teacher mentor
Stayed abreast of latest changes by reading publications, attending conferences and completing training
Special Education Teacher
St. Johns County Schools
St. Augustine, FL
08.2016 - 06.2017
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Created and managed 30 IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Placement Specialist
Volusia County Schools
DeLand , FL
11.2014 - 10.2015
Coordinated regular meetings between 6 schools to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Special Education Teacher
Flagler County Schools
Bunnell, FL
08.2004 - 06.2016
Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to 3 new colleagues on special education policies and procedures.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Mortgage Broker
Intercoastal Mortgage
Palm Coast , FL
04.2006 - 08.2009
Assessed clients' financial data to determine loan suitability.
Collaborated with and facilitated communications between borrowers and lenders to obtain ideal loans for home purchases.
Reviewed loan files and updated to match current standards.
Explained entire mortgage loan process to borrower.
Fielded 100% of customer questions and provided solutions.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
04.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
04.1994
Associate of Arts - General Studies
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
04.1991
Skills
Organization and Time Management
Computer Skills
Data Management
Decision Making
Flexible and Adaptable
Multitasking Abilities
Attention to Detail
Complaint Resolution
Customer Support
Preparing Reports
Timeline
Teacher-Hospital Homebound
St. Johns County Schools
08.2021 - Current
Dean of Students
St. Johns County Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
Small Business Co-Owner
A Cleaner Solution Of St. Johns
03.2018 - Current
Behavior Interventionist
St. Johns County Schools
08.2017 - 06.2020
Special Education Teacher
St. Johns County Schools
08.2016 - 06.2017
Placement Specialist
Volusia County Schools
11.2014 - 10.2015
Mortgage Broker
Intercoastal Mortgage
04.2006 - 08.2009
Special Education Teacher
Flagler County Schools
08.2004 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Special Education
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
College of Lake County
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