EDUCATION SPECIALIST / CONSULTANT ~ CORPORATE TRAINER

PROFILE
Dedicated Educator offering 8+ years of successful teaching experience. Stron
g background as Co-Teacher involved in coordinating efforts of various educators
and administrators to take educational and training programs to the next level.
Plan lessons that enhance classroom curriculum to meet the needs of entire stu
dent population. Quick, flexible / adaptable learner who excels in any given cha
llenge.
Dynamic leader with proven administrative abilities as evidenced by successfu
l efforts in program management, curriculum development, project management, res
ource management, and team building. Interact effectively with educators and adm
inistrators in developing innovative strategies and teaching methods.
Training and Development Professional with extensive experience in design, de
livery, evaluation, and enhancement of effective hands-on instructional programs
that improve efficiency, increase productivity, and enhance quality of professi
onal educators as well as support staff.
Combination of strong analysis, planning, organization, and consensus-buildin
g with effective problem resolution, negotiation, and relationship-management sk
ills. Well versed in coordinating efforts of cross-functional teams to perform a
s cohesive unit to meet organizational goals.
Organized, take-charge professional with exceptional follow-through abilities
and detail orientation; able to see projects from concept through successful co
nclusion. Provide vision to efficiently and effectively prioritize wide range of
responsibilities. Demonstrated success in surpassing educational / training obj
ectives.
Confident, highly articulate, and polished communicator. Superior team-buildi
ng and interpersonal skills; build rapport easily with individuals on all levels
. Recognized as valuable resource person, problem solver, and creative leader.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Muscogee County School District, Columbus, GA
2001 - Present
Special Education Teacher
Develop plans that meet comprehensive needs and experience levels of students, e
valuate and assess development, and implement different methodologies and strate
gies to enhance progress during direct instruction and within collaborative sett
ing. Design and implement instructional units in accordance with state standards
. Communicate with diverse groups of individuals to ensure that project needs ar
e met and that assessment measures are adequately utilized and reviewed to measu
re progress. Train, mentor and provide professional development to staff. Align
master schedule based upon specific needs, performance, and goals that facilitat
e optimum growth and development for students. Collaborate with leaders and admi
nistrators to identify specific goals and objectives relating to program enhance
ment. Design management systems that provide routine and structure, effectivenes
s across diverse settings, and foster necessary skills for success.
* Spearheaded initiative to persuade and encourage positive views of special edu
cation and focused on raising test scores through school-wide, co-teaching effor
ts, which resulted in expanding teaching staff to serve more students and integr
ating special education within general curriculum.
* Partnered with Columbus State University, College of Education to mentor stude
nt teachers assigned to school district as part of their training program.
* Mentored 17 veteran educators on special education and integrating program in
general curriculum.
* Headed planned learning communities by meeting with various departments on reg
ular basis to meet education standards set forth by Georgia Department of Educat
ion.
* Trained and mentored 5 teachers during their first year of instruction.
* Collaborated with Columbus State University to demonstrate a successful teachi
ng environment for education majors.
* Created master schedule for Special Education Department across 3 grades and a
ll subjects.
* Organized and implemented progress monitoring systems that provide strategies,
actions, and tools to assist with delivering quality instruction and assessment
measures.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Columbus State University, Columbus, GA
M.A., Learning Disabilities
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
B.S., Special Education
Conferences & Workshops:
Struggling Readers
Technology Training
The Excellent 11
Teacher PES Training
The Essential 55
WOW-Action Plan / Teachers / Administrators
Ren Learn Technology Training
PES Professional Training Elementary / Middle SPED Teachers
Technology Expo Ideas
netTrekker Technology Training
Issues of Disproportionalities in Special Education
Using Visual Supports to Support Language, Learning, and Behavior for Students w
ith Autism
Compass Learning / Odyssey Technology Training
Integrade Setup Technology Training
Praxis II Prep Online Reading Course
Professional Learning Communities
GA Professional Standards - Middle Grades
Program for Exceptional Students Training
Compass Learning
TEACHING CERTIFICATIONS
Special Education General Curriculum (P-12) Consultative
Special Education Language Arts Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
Special Education Science Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
Special Education Social Science Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Professional Association of Georgia Educators