Dedicated educator with Master's degree and high-level expertise in data-driven decision execution. Developed programs and promoted opportunities for student achievement in a classical education school system. Excellent statistical, systems management and communications skills leading to optimal performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Classical Charter Schools Of America
08.2020 - Current
Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Special Education Teacher
Horry County Schools/
07.2018 - 07.2020
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
Special Education Teacher/ Department Chair
Brunswick County Schools, BCA And SBHS
08.2013 - 07.2018
Taught self-contained, learning support, and co-teaching in numerous subjects which included instructing a range of students daily using differentiated learning and direct instruction programs.
Conducted routine inspections of federal paperwork to insure quality and compliance with established requirements.
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet demand.
Conducted monthly staff training sessions.
Developed and managed instructional materials and reports to ensure federal compliance.
Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Program Director
LV Drug & Alcohol Intake Unit
04.2010 - 08.2013
Supervision and guidance of assessment and case management staff which included but not limited to weekly meetings and compliance training to review/revise procedures.
Removing barriers to recovery to assisting clients with resources in the community to assist in obtaining and maintaining sobriety.
Daily recordkeeping as required by Bureau of Drug and Alcohol and Lehigh County Single County Authority.
Created system to ensure staff is meeting local and federal guidelines
Created universal scheduling, recordkeeping, and reporting program that was used by all staff members.
Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
Built and strengthened relationships with area governments, departments and agencies to manage effective planning and implementation of program.
Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
Developed case management program from ground up, laying out framework and defining roles.
Improved revenues by implementing successful case management marketing campaigns that penetrated new markets.
Student Assistance Program Liaison
The Center for Humanistic Change
06.2009 - 04.2010
Worked with middle and high school SAP Teams in various schools located in Lehigh County.
Provided guidance to team on various aspects such as improving team performance, suggestions for groups for students, and improving procedures.
Created and maintained procedures for invoicing to local and state governmental agencies.
Grant writing.
Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
Special Education Teacher
Dieruff High School
10.2008 - 06.2009
Team planned daily language arts lessons for tenth grade.
Co-taught tenth grade English inclusion classes.
Taught self-contained learning support English and Reading Enrichment class.
Instructed a range of students daily using differentiated learning.
Wrote and implemented behavioral plans, IEP's and re-evaluation reports.
Experience in administering and interpreting 4Sight and PSSA tests and data.
Taught Science and Math for their "Twilight" program (Program was an evening program for students at risk of failing the 9th grade).
Education
Masters - Elementary Education
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA
01.2011
BA - Psychology
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA
01.2007
Skills
Verbal and written parent/staff communication
Positive Learning Environment
Student achievement
Problem Resolution
Discipline management
Operational Improvement
School Facilities and Operations
Exceptional organization
Teacher Mentoring
School Security and Safety Procedures
References
Dawn Ivey
Headmaster
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville
910-640-6467
Anthony Mancini
Lead Middle School Teacher
Classical Charter Schools of Southport
828-475-9237
Amy Monroe
Former Assistant Headmaster
Classical Charter Schools of Southport
336-264-0918
David Johnson
Curriculum Coach, Math and Science
Roger Bacon Academy
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Classical Charter Schools Of America
08.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Horry County Schools/
07.2018 - 07.2020
Special Education Teacher/ Department Chair
Brunswick County Schools, BCA And SBHS
08.2013 - 07.2018
Program Director
LV Drug & Alcohol Intake Unit
04.2010 - 08.2013
Student Assistance Program Liaison
The Center for Humanistic Change
06.2009 - 04.2010
Special Education Teacher
Dieruff High School
10.2008 - 06.2009
Masters - Elementary Education
Cedar Crest College
BA - Psychology
Cedar Crest College
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