Experienced Department Head with strong Education background. Promote growth and team performance with skilled leadership of day-to-day operations and special projects. Forward-thinking and highly responsive to emerging trends affecting department operations and goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Educator
Collinsville Community School District Unit 10
Collinsville, Illinois
10.2019 - Current
Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse 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.
Assist General Education Educator with applied proactive behavior management techniques for classroom management.
Worked with fellow educators to develop cohesive educational plans and to help improve support for diverse students.
Personal Care Consultant
Department Of Rehabilitation Services
Springfield, Illinois
01.2016 - 07.2019
Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
Supported clients with business analysis, documentation and data modeling.
Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Authored detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
Created detailed roadmaps of action items and project goals and generated reports to inform budgeting and planning.
Developed service plans in consultation with clients, and performed follow-ups assessing quantity and quality of services.
Special Education Department Head
St. Louis Public Schools
St. Louis, , Missouri
01.1991 - 04.2008
Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
Maintained organized inventory with accurate records through proper ordering, tracking and auditing procedures.
Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
Cultivated collaborative, performance-oriented culture to keep team motivated and enthusiastic about achieving shared goals.
Managed efficient workflows by creating effective schedules and delegating work based on personnel strengths and knowledge.
Education
Master of Arts - Completed Graduate Studies
Fontbonne University
St Louis, MO
04.2008
Master of Arts - Adult Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL
03.2000
Bachelor of Science - Human Behavior
National Louis University
Chicago, IL
06.1996
Skills
Leadership Training
Learning Style Assessment
Individualized Lesson Plans
Parent Communication
Motivating Students
Special Education Curriculum
Instructional Techniques
Certification
Grant Writing Certification Training - 2000
Certified Hypnosis therapist
Certified Food Handler
Timeline
Special Education Educator
Collinsville Community School District Unit 10
10.2019 - Current
Personal Care Consultant
Department Of Rehabilitation Services
01.2016 - 07.2019
Special Education Department Head
St. Louis Public Schools
01.1991 - 04.2008
Master of Arts - Completed Graduate Studies
Fontbonne University
Master of Arts - Adult Education
National Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Human Behavior
National Louis University
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