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Street Address * EMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEDUCATIONMasters Degree in Special Education, May 2015University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, CTGPA - 3.8Masters Degree in Reading Education, May 2012University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, CTGPA - 3.6Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, June 1988 North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC Graduated cum LaudeCERTIFICATIONConnecticut Initial Educator Certification, July 2015 165 Special Education Comprehensive Grades K - 12 State of ConnecticutTEACHING EXPERIENCE - Teacher (Special Education)Verplanck Elementary School - Manchester, Connecticut 2022 - Present Provide specialized instruction to develop and strengthen academic skills in reading, writing and mathematics for 3rd and 4th grade students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, autism, attention deficit/hyperactive disabilities, speech/language impairments, multiple and intellectual disabilities. Serve as case manager for all aspects of special education administrative responsibilities for 27 students including but not limited to IEP development, finalization and maintenance, completing and processing referrals for special education evaluations/services, autism evaluations and BCBA consultations. Conduct educational assessments (KTEA-3 computer-based testing, CTOPP), analysis and report writing used to determine service eligibility and for triennial reviews. Maintaining progress reports, internal files and documents shared across service providers, student services, delivery, accommodations and district and state testing profiles.Supervise one 1:1 and three academic support paraprofessionals. Work closely with general education teachers, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, social workers and other support service providers to ensure student needs are met. Charter Oak International Academy - West Hartford, Connecticut 2021 - 2022 Provided specialized instruction to 2nd and 3rd grade students. Caseload of 19 students including students with hearing and visual impairments. Conducted educational assessments (KTEA-3 computer-based testing, OWLS). Supervised two 1:1 and two academic support paraprofessionals. Jumoke Academy Charter School - Hartford, Connecticut 2016 - 2021 2019-2021 Teacher of the Year, School Board member. Provided specialized instruction and strategies to develop academic skills for 26 Pre-K - 4th grade students (58.5 hours/week) at Jumoke Academy - Thelma Ellis Dickerson Elementary School, including students with intense behavioral challenges. Conducted an average of 10 new referrals per school year. Lead and coordinated PPT meetings and managed parent communication. Conducted educational (WIAT-III, Woodcock-Johnson-IV, Brigance, Battelle, etc.) and skill-specific (WRMT-III, CTOPP, TOWL-4) testing, analysis and report writing of results and recommendations for new referrals and triennial evaluations. Proctored and provided accommodations for state and district assessments and accommodations and modifications for classroom instruction and assessments. Supervised an academic assistant and advised three one-to-one assistants. Advised on RTI interventions with the Dean of Students and regular education staff.Hartford Public Schools Hartford, Connecticut 2016 Teacher (Long-term Substitute)Provided specialized instruction to students at Burr Elementary School in reading and math. Managed caseload of 19 students in grades 6th and 8th. Processed new and transferring students as well as transitioning students entering high school.Martin Kellogg Middle School Newington, Connecticut 2015 Student TeacherPush-in and pull-out instruction for students with learning and emotional-behavioral disabilities as well as instruction to students with intellectual disabilities and Autism in a self-contained setting. Various Schools - Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant/Substitute Teacher 2007 - 2015 Prior Professional Experience in Marketing and Advertising ADVO - Windsor, Connecticut 2003 - 2006Sr. Marketing ManagerProvided comprehensive marketing and business consulting to clients in the restaurant industry. Strategized innovative, market-savvy new product, brand and business platform development, conducted target marketing and coordinated integrated multimedia promotional plans. As a member of Burger King Corporations Breakfast task force in Miami, created dynamic business plans to maximize sales profitability in multicultural markets.Uniworld Group Advertising Agency - New York, New York 2001 - 2003 Account Supervisor, Burger KingLead strategist and project leader responsible for the design and implementation of successful national marketing initiatives for Burger King across the Southeast. Full accountability for account management functions including research analysis, budgeting, media/promotional planning, development and execution.IMAGES, USA Advertising Agency - Atlanta. Georgia 2000 - 2001 Account Executive, McDonaldsLed two direct reports in managing accounts for targeted marketing promotions and sponsorships for regional offices and owner / operator cooperatives across a three-state region. Provided expert business consulting, media management, marketing planning, partnership coordination, and competitive analysis.Nestl Ice Cream Company - Columbus, Ohio (5-year tenure) Product Manager / Interim Product Manager / Assistant Product Manager Earned rapid promotion to position with full responsibility for generating annual and long-term marketing plans for products producing $28M per year. Performed business analyses and coordinated market research, including product performance, competitive activity, and needs analysis to identify branding opportunities. Adeptly managed all marketing services functions, coordinating warehouse club programs and cost-savings initiatives across company brands and product lines..Early industry experience as Marketing Assistant for Borden, Inc. (Columbus, OH) and as Transportation Analyst for RJR Nabisco - Planters / LifeSavers (Winston-Salem, NC); teaching experience in Special Education for Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System |
