Virginia Collins
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Highly skilled, dedicated and passionate for teaching Intervention Specialist, successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to experience progress and success in academic settings. Permanent-Certified in Ohio and recognized as highly qualified educator in each of the four major content areas. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations and modifications for students.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Intervention Specialist
Akron Public Schools
08.1999 - Current
- Enhanced student performance by implementing targeted intervention strategies for struggling learners; up to 16 per case load.
- Collaborated with the IEP team to identify students in need of additional support and develop individualized learning plans.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Increased student comprehension by using differentiated instructional techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Effectively addressed behavioral challenges by implementing proactive classroom management strategies, fostering improved focus on learning tasks.
- IB (International Baccalaureate) school practices 9 school years.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created lessons and assessments for to facilitate remote learning.
Severe Behavior Handicapped Teacher, Long-term Sub
Brunswick City Schools
08.1997 - 06.1998
Case Manager/Supplemental Serv. Teacher, Teacher
Positive Education Program
08.1986 - 06.1998
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, up to 16 on caseload, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
- Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
- Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients,
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Special Education Teacher MR Mild, Moderate
Catholic Diocese Of Cleveland
08.1980 - 06.1986
Education
Master of Arts - Education Special Education/Supervision
Baldwin Wallace College (University)
Berea, OH06.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Music Grades K-12
Notre Dame College
Cleveland, OH06.1980
Skills
- Autism Spectrum Understanding
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Social Skills Training
- Classroom Management
- Special Education Expertise
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Student counseling
Certification
Education of the Handicapped K-12
Educator - Permanant in state of OH
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Middle School Intervention Specialist
Akron Public Schools
08.1999 - Current
Severe Behavior Handicapped Teacher, Long-term Sub
Brunswick City Schools
08.1997 - 06.1998
Case Manager/Supplemental Serv. Teacher, Teacher
Positive Education Program
08.1986 - 06.1998
Special Education Teacher MR Mild, Moderate
Catholic Diocese Of Cleveland
08.1980 - 06.1986
Master of Arts - Education Special Education/Supervision
Baldwin Wallace College (University)
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Music Grades K-12
Notre Dame College
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