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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , Jr.EMAIL AVAILABLEPermanent Address:Street Address Marlton AvenueApartment C-Street Address
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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE - Cellular/primary numberPROFILEA highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated educator who wants all childrento be successful learnersBelieve that all children bring individual contributions to the classroomCommitted to creating a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating andencouraging to all studentsDemonstrated ability to manage special needs children and keep them focusedand on taskExceptional ability to establish a cooperative and professional relationship withparents, administrators, outside agencies and colleaguesEDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Education December, 1985Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PADual Bachelor of Science degree in Education and Marketing Concentration
Business and Distributive EducationGPA: 3.2/4.0Masters of Education (Alternative Education) December, 2008Lock Haven UniversityEXPERIENCETransition / Assessment Coordinator High Roads School of Philadelphia/Catapult Learning 2017 to presentManages transition and follow-up between school and LEAParticipates in transition meetingsCollaborates with students, families and special education teachers in developing a realistic and achievable post-secondary transition plansLinks students with post-secondary special support coordinatorsParticipates in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process as requiredFacilitates the implementation of IEP program components relevant to transition planning, as well as, provides updates for IEP transition goals and objectivesAssist families, parents, and students to access transition servicesOversees maintenance of school attendance records and dataFacilitates meetings with students, parents and staff as attendance issues arisesParticipates in multi-disciplinary meetings involving cooperation with other pupil personnel workers, school personnel, parents and community agenciesMaintains appropriate school records and provides written reports and communicationsParticipates as a resource person in in-service training and planningWorks in collaboration with the Social Services teamCase Manager/Resource SPED Teacher World Communication Charter School 2016- 2017Conducted Push in and pull out of 25 SPED students on a daily basisDeveloped Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each studentAssess students skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plansAdapt lessons to meet the needs of studentsPlan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each students abilitiesTeach and mentor students as a class, in small groups and one-on-oneImplement IEPs, assess students performance, and track their progressUpdate IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students progress and goalsDiscuss students progress with parents, teachers, counselors and administratorsPrepare and help students transition from grade to gradeDirector of Student Services Camelot Schools 2011- 2015Provide in service trainings to teaching staff to include: classroom management, multiple teaching styles/methods, and cooperative learning strategies.Complete informal and formal teacher classroom observations.Promote pro-active relationships with Institutions of Higher Learning; creating a positive working partnership with local community colleges/universities, and creating a positive working partnership with vocational/technical institutions.Setting up SAT/ACT testing for all upperclassmen.Coordinate with SPED Director to acquire OVR services for SPED students.Ensuring that every senior has a post-secondary plan.Assisting students in filling out college, vocational and/or job applications.Assisting all seniors in filling out FASFA applications.Maintaining records of all senior post - secondary planning information.Case Manager/Testing & Attendance Coordinator Camelot Schools 2013-2014Maintained a caseload of 200+ students on both the Middle and High School levelsHandled all referrals regarding behavioral health servicesReferred families to the appropriate level of service and documented all activitiesConducted and documented comprehensive intake; gathering supported and necessary documentation from other providers in a timely mannerScheduled families for evaluations to ensure all deadlines were met in a timely fashionWorking closely with Clinical Care Mangers and Lead Clinicians to schedule and attend all meetings as deemed necessary for assigned caseload and completed all interagency documents as required.Prepared necessary materials to CBH and other private insurers for service approvals.Communicated closely with the various mental health providersMaintained accurate records of treatment and client recordsResponsible for all state and school district testingResponsible for maintaining accurate attendance records for all studentsLead Teacher/Teacher Coach Camelot Schools of PA 2004 - 2011Teaching American/World History, African American History and Career Development on the High School level.Coaching and mentoring all staff members on the High School LevelMaintaining accurate academic and attendance recordsMentor and guide at risk students by providing support and encouragementFacilitate parent/student partnerships in learning by encouraging parent involvement and informing parents of the students current level of progressBringing in outside agencies/organizations to speak to students regarding life choices, career goals and academic/ work ethic concernsEnglish / Language Arts Teacher 5th Grade KIPP Philadelphia Charter2003-2004Teacher of English and Language Arts (ELA)Maintained accurate academic and attendance recordsEducational Specialist Wordsworth Human Services 2001-2003Created and developed mentally appropriate lesson/unit plans for all studentsWriting IEPs when deemed necessary by the School District of PhiladelphiaTesting all students to find appropriate educational levels and developed goals to mainstream them back into a regular school settingLiaison between Wordsworth Human Services/Wordsworth Academy and the School District of PhiladelphiaWorking closely with Case Managers, Wrap-Around Specialists, and the Department of Human Services to insure that all needs were met for the child/client.Conducting home visits meeting with parents, guardians and care-givers informing them of all resources available on the city, state and federal level.4th Grade Lead Teacher/ Staff Recruiter Renaissance Advantage Charter School 1999-200Teacher of 4th grade students using DI Direct InstructionCoaching and mentoring of all teachers within grade groupRecruited and hired teaching and administrative staff for Advantage Schools of Boston, Massachusetts4th Grade Lead Teacher and PFT President West Oak Lane Charter School 1998-1999Teacher of 4th grade students in all academic subjectsCoaching and mentoring of teachers and staff within grade groupPresident of Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Local 5056PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTMember/mentor for Concerned Black Men of PhiladelphiaMember/mentor for Men United For a Better PhiladelphiaVolunteer with Mothers In Charge Philadelphia ChapterVolunteer with the Mayors Commission on Literacy Philadelphia, PAChairman West Oak Lane Charter School Discipline Committee 1998-1999President Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Local 5056- West Oak Lane Charter School 1998-1999Chairman Wordsworth Human Services Discipline Committee- 2001-2003Staff Recruiter Advantage Schools, Boston, Massachusetts 1999-2001Faculty Advisor Student Council Wordsworth Human Services- 2001-2003Member/Panelist District Attorneys Office Philadelphia, PA YOUTH AID PANEL 2005 PresentVolunteer CASA Court Appointed Special Advocate Philadelphia, PA 2007 PresentCSAP Certification with the School District of Philadelphia 2009Teacher of the Year Camelot Schools of Pennsylvania - 2009-10Outstanding Manager Award Camelot Schools 2011 2012Board Member BEBASHI Transition to Hope, Philadelphia, PABoard Member The RESPECT Alliance, Philadelphia, PABoard Member EXIT Us Re-entry Program, Philadelphia, PABoard Member Peace and Love Organization Philadelphia, PA |
