STACEY WILSON-JAMES, Ph,D.
Special Education Specialist
Loganville,GA.
Summary
To secure a position as a professor/lecturer where I can utilize my extensive knowledge and experience. High-energy professional with differentiated instruction teaching experience, passion for teaching, and commitment to inclusive education to contribute to the academic success of students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Rockdale County School System, Memorial Middle School
07.2016 - Current
- Supports quality classroom instruction and curriculum implementation through action plan implementation, monitoring, observing, evaluation, and mentoring
- Collaborate with school instructional staff to improve instruction for all students with disabilities through ensuring action plan implementation, monitoring, observing, evaluation and FTE accountability
- Monitor students with disability achievement data regularly and recommend changes to instructional practices as necessary
- Communicate with school administrators regarding staff concerns, student achievement, discipline, and least restrictive environment
- Collaborate with teachers, psychologist, and administrators to meet timelines for IEPs and evaluations
- Communicated with parents and staff members
- Monitor attendance, out-of-school, ad in-school suspension data
- Collaborate with building testing coordinator to ensure compliance of District and Statewide assessments
- Attend all appropriate IEP meetings (legal, parental concerns, struggling teachers, and initial evaluations)
Special Education Teacher
Rockdale County Public Schools
Rockdale, Georgia
08.2006 - 07.2018
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Maintain quality academic instruction
- Develop and execute students’ IEPs
- Communicate effectively with parents, paraprofessionals and staff
- Evaluate and prepare reports on behavioral and academic progress
- Manage students’ behavior as outlined on the Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)
- Coordinate instructional activities including Community Based Instructional trips, and Special Olympics
Education
Doctorate - Special Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNMasters of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Central Michigan University
Tucker, GA.Bachelor of Arts - English: Rhetoric and Composition/ Journalism
Georgia State university
Atlanta, GASkills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Detail oriented and highly organized
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Strong knowledge of special educatin laws, regulations and best practice
Proficient in conduction research and pulishing in reputable journals
Affiliations
- Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
- Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD)
- Association for Positive Behavior Support (APBS)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Rockdale County School System, Memorial Middle School
07.2016 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Rockdale County Public Schools
08.2006 - 07.2018
Doctorate - Special Education
Walden University
Masters of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - English: Rhetoric and Composition/ Journalism
Georgia State university