Experienced Special Education teacher with skills and knowledge to aid the learning and social needs of people with Autism and other disorders.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Clerk
Robert Hutson Ford
06.2019 - Current
Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
Office Manager
Rhodes Cooling & Heating
09.2016 - 06.2019
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
Managed compliance to keep organization operating within legal and regulatory guidelines.
Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Special Education Teacher
Worth County Middle School
08.2007 - 08.2015
Lead Special Education teacher trained approximately 10 staff in uses of assistive technology, writing compliant IEPs, suggestions for modifications and accommodations, and adaptations of curriculum and tools to meet students needs in and out of the classroom
Maintained records for SPED Department, coordinated tasks for students and para-professionals on an hourly, daily, and yearly schedule
Life Skills teacher of Moderate to Profound Intellectually Disabled for
Math, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies teacher of Specific Learning Disabled to Profound Intellectually Disabled including Students with Autism and ADHD
Member of Design Team for WCMS
Member of Assistive Technology Committee for Worth County Schools
Design of curriculum, testing, and grading to meet students’ individual learning and physical needs
Case Manager of up to 14 students per year to write and implement Individualized Education Plans, maintain all student/parent confidentiality
Data collection and progress monitoring of IEP goals and objectives
Scheduling of Special Education Department meetings, IEP meetings with parents, teachers, school personnel, as necessary to resolve issues
Language Arts and Math, collaboration with other teachers to construct learning aids and tools for a variety of student needs.
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Special Education Teacher
Willie J Williams Middle School
08.2006 - 07.2007
Inclusion Special Education Teacher English Language Arts and Math
Modify curriculum and testing to meet student needs
Case Manager of 16 students with Individualized Education Plan with 100% passing to next grade level
Education
ESOL Endorsement -
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
12.2012
Master’s Degree in Special Education -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
06.2012
Bachelor of Arts, General Studies -
Valdosta State University
Valdosta
08.1994
Skills
Communication
Problem-solving & Adaptability
Critical thinking
Time management
Empathy
Leadership
Creativity
Previouscredentials
Special Education Adapted Curriculum (P-12)
Special Education General Curriculum (P-12)
Special Education Language Arts (P-5, 4-8)
Special Education Math (P-8)
Special Education Reading (P-12)
Special Education Science (P-8)
Special Education SS (P-8)
Reading (P-12)
Middle Grades Math (4-8)
Early Childhood Education (P-5)
ESOL (P-12) endorsement
Applied Behavior Analysis endorsement
References
Mary Houston SLP, (229) 347-4729
Kerri McMillian Assistant Director SPED, (229) 347-5491
Gina Bays Science Teacher, (229) 603-2788
Timeline
Accounting Clerk
Robert Hutson Ford
06.2019 - Current
Office Manager
Rhodes Cooling & Heating
09.2016 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher
Worth County Middle School
08.2007 - 08.2015
Special Education Teacher
Willie J Williams Middle School
08.2006 - 07.2007
ESOL Endorsement -
University of Virginia
Master’s Degree in Special Education -
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts, General Studies -
Valdosta State University
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