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Shirkia Spearman

Rex,GA

Summary

15 years of experience in education and case management with a special talent for identifying needs and presenting effective solutions. A reliable employable resource offering a background in monitoring disciplinary issues, reporting on truancy and managing student account data.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Attendance Specialist

Atlanta Public School System
08.2021 - Current
  • Improved attendance rates by closely monitoring student absences and implementing effective intervention strategies.
  • Enhanced communication with parents by conducting regular meetings to discuss attendance concerns and progress updates.
  • Streamlined attendance tracking processes for increased efficiency in record-keeping and data analysis.
  • Collaborated with school counselors and social workers to address underlying issues affecting student attendance.
  • Reduced truancy rates by developing targeted outreach programs for at-risk students, focusing on engagement and support.
  • Assisted school administration in maintaining accurate enrollment records, ensuring compliance with district policies and state regulations.
  • Provided comprehensive training for staff members on the importance of attendance monitoring and accurate record-keeping practices.
  • Served as a liaison between teachers, administrators, and parents to facilitate collaboration in addressing attendance concerns.
  • Developed engaging incentive programs that motivated students to maintain high levels of punctuality and attendance throughout the school year.

SITE COORDINATOR

Communities in Schools Atlanta
09.2017 - 07.2021
  • Served as a case manager for approximately 50 students to receive long-term sustained services (through CIS small group activities, and/or individual caseload services) and demonstrated improvement in students’ performance in attendance, behavior and/or academic performance when compared to the previous school year
  • Made home visits to complete a student profile and parent permission form
  • Built one-on-one relationships with students and families
  • Checked attendance and contacted parents of absent students
  • Identified academic deficits and supports needed, such as tutoring, to improve academic performance
  • Made referrals for parents and students to outside agencies as appropriate
  • Conducted a needs assessment by analyzing multiple sources of school data to determine key needs of the school and individual students
  • Established a school support plan with the support staff and the principal to identify strategies, interventions, and supports addressing the items identified during the needs assessment
  • Seek resources for the school community, including working to identify social, educational, vocational, and cultural resources
  • Provided orientation and training as needed to school staff, volunteers, and agency staff working with the school
  • Designed and implemented special classes, small groups, programs, and extracurricular activities including the involvement of tutors, mentors, guest speakers, and other volunteers and partnerships
  • Provided short-term, crisis intervention service to caseload students based on referrals from school staff, including maintaining a file on each referral to document the services provided
  • Providing feedback to the referring source on progress in resolving problems identified
  • Worked with school staff to increase parent/caretaker engagement according to goals established by site coordinator and the support team (team of school staff that collaborates to provide students supports).

STUDENT SUPPORT COACH

Communities in Schools Atlanta
10.2015 - 09.2017
  • Case Management for Atlanta Public School CRCT Target 2021 students and parents
  • Mentored and coached students with academic, attendance, and behavior issues
  • Advocated by finding resources for student’s needs and implemented reward systems for students as a motivational strategy
  • Collaborated with Atlanta Public School’s Principals and school staff to ensure Students needs were met
  • Provided required documentation as requested and attended meetings and professional development
  • Completed required home visits and encouraged parent participation through workshops and seminars
  • Observed students in classroom setting
  • Used sign in log and spreadsheet to monitor and process student’s academic, attendance and behavior.

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Department of Human Services (DFCS)
01.2012 - 07.2016
  • Instrumental in tutoring students in who reside in foster homes providing remediation of all state mandated standards within the Common Core Performance Standards outline for grades K-5 to 12th
  • Assisted in increasing student academic achievements by providing services four hours weekly per child
  • Administered pre and post assessments to acquire student present levels of learning
  • Worked closely with foster parents and social workers to develop learning objective for each student.
  • Served as a liaison between teachers, parents, and administrators regarding student performance and accommodations.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Georgia Online Academy, Inc
07.2014 - 10.2015
  • Supported Teachers, Facilitators, and Tutors in receiving appropriate and relevant training in pedagogy and curriculum, learning environment, assessment, and student and family support
  • Provided a listening ear to 15 staff members who served as my direct reports
  • Implement student achievement planning and execution
  • Monitored student achievement
  • Used data-driven decision-making to inform planning and teaching
  • Conducted regular observations of learning and teaching
  • Credentialed TKES evaluator
  • Provided constructive feedback and coaching to support Teacher growth and development
  • Supervise and evaluate classified staff to ensure quality service for students and parents
  • Lead the center community (staff, students, parents, and community members) in the collaborative development and implementation of a vision for student achievement and strong character development
  • Organized and hosted community outreach activities
  • Meet with regional Principals, Assistant Principals, Counselors and Graduation Coaches to discuss student enrollment
  • Implemented center organizational structure
  • Assisted in the interviewing of center staff
  • Developed a model of distributed leadership.

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

DeKalb Technical College
01.2008 - 07.2014
  • Taught in the General Studies Department as a part-time professor
  • Instructor of Psychology Courses for students seeking their Associates Degree
  • Instrumental in teaching on a collegiate level to obtain student success
  • Maintained student confidentiality
  • Taught and monitored students enrolled in college disability services program.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL

The Potters House
08.2012 - 02.2013
  • Assisted youth in mastering the goals and objectives outlined in their Individual Resiliency Plan (IRP)
  • Assisted youth and family in managing or preventing crisis situations
  • Provided individualized interventions which included identification, support and assistance at age-appropriate levels
  • Maintained case management notes and HIPPA transaction codes
  • Maintained client confidentiality.

SPECIAL EDUCATION INTERRELATED TEACHER

DeKalb County School System
08.2008 - 05.2012
  • Instrumental in teaching in a co-taught classroom displaying all state mandated standards within the Georgia Performance Standards outlined for grades K-5 to 12th
  • Utilized several of the preferred teaching models for teaching in a collaborative setting
  • Worked closely with parents, students and teachers to develop Annual IEP’s, facilitated IEP meetings, and developed transition goals for students on caseload
  • Demonstrated differentiated instruction with the assistance of general education teacher
  • Implemented a safe, fun, and caring learning environment for all students
  • Special Education Content Areas include: Reading, ELA, Writing and Social Studies.

Education

Masters of Post Secondary Education –Psychology -

Troy University
Covington, GA
12.2006

Bachelor of Arts– Psychology -

Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA
06.2004

Skills

  • Calendar Management
  • Meeting planning
  • Report Generation
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Attendance Records Maintenance
  • Project Planning
  • Relationship Building

Teaching Experience - Experience

  • Possesses experience in working with students grades K-5 to 12th and those enrolled in technical college courses, co taught and resource learning environment, working with students with learning and behavior disabilities, and knowledgeable of differentiated instruction and assisting others in coping with personal issues. Ability to modify and accommodate assignments for the needs of each student. Worked closely with at risk students in a blended learning environment that consisted of online courses and face to face instruction., Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Working with Students with Disabilities, Modifying Assignments, Blended Learning
  • Effective communicator with parents, students, teachers and all other stakeholders. Able to develop and maintain productive relationships with colleagues, staff, students and parents at all levels. Ability to promote and market through radio interviews and conferences with stakeholders. Exceptional time management, with the ability to effectively multi-task., Communication, Relationship Building, Promotion and Marketing, Time Management

Timeline

Attendance Specialist

Atlanta Public School System
08.2021 - Current

SITE COORDINATOR

Communities in Schools Atlanta
09.2017 - 07.2021

STUDENT SUPPORT COACH

Communities in Schools Atlanta
10.2015 - 09.2017

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Georgia Online Academy, Inc
07.2014 - 10.2015

COMMUNITY SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL

The Potters House
08.2012 - 02.2013

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Department of Human Services (DFCS)
01.2012 - 07.2016

SPECIAL EDUCATION INTERRELATED TEACHER

DeKalb County School System
08.2008 - 05.2012

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

DeKalb Technical College
01.2008 - 07.2014

Masters of Post Secondary Education –Psychology -

Troy University

Bachelor of Arts– Psychology -

Fort Valley State University
Shirkia Spearman