Wilbur G. Ladson
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Goal-oriented Professional with expertise teaching young children and teens. Upbeat when engaging with students and driven to maintain positive parent-teacher relationships. Focused on advancing student success resulting in academic excellence and social development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Portsmouth Public Schools
Portsmouth, VA
08.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population, for grades K-12
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement, on-line teaching through zoom and educational websites.
- Cultivated and developed inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families and staff.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
- Prepared, administered and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of poli
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2012 - 08.2018
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Tutored neurodiverse children individually or in small groups to foster mastery of course concepts.
- Provided disabled students with assistive devices and supportive technology.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
- Maintained records of student progress and communicated results to parents and other school personnel.
- Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals established in IEPs.
Intensive In-Home Qualified Professional
The Barry Robinson Center
Norfolk, VA
01.2001 - 02.2011
- Participated in court hearings related to cases involving clients.
- Provided case management services to assist with coordination of care between multiple providers.
- Adhered to ethical guidelines set forth by relevant professional organizations.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on client needs.
- Attended team meetings at various locations throughout the community.
- Monitored progress of clients toward identified goals.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Assisted in crisis management situations and de-escalation techniques when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05-1996
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VASkills
- Multimedia Instruction
- Elementary Education
- Special Education
- Materials Sourcing
- Standardized Tests
- Safety Awareness
- Organizational Skills
- Individualized Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
Affiliations
- Varsity and Middle school Football coach.
- 10 yrs ad a Middle School Head Coach
- 16 years as an asst Varsity Football Coach
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
02.2012 - 08.2018
Intensive In-Home Qualified Professional
The Barry Robinson Center
01.2001 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
Norfolk State University
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
Old Dominion University
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