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Duncanville Tx

Collaborate with departments and standard education teachers.Plan and lead weekly Professional Learning Communities, PLC meetings.Implement school-wide research- based Social Emotional Learning, SEL Curriculum Manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop appropriate plans for incoming students with various behavior challenges to ensure IEP implementation. Cultivate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.Modifiy general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.Support students with intellectual or emotional disabilities in multiple subjects.Redirect students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).Encourage students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.

W.H. Adamson H.S.

Meet state and local testing timelines.Stay up to date on current assessment trends and laws.Maintain program files, records, databases, and Google Drive, gather research and prepare and submit required reports.Develop assessment plan for all district, state, and national assessments.Train teachers/test administrators on test administration procedures and test security.Plan and implement staff development and training.iAccount for and quality control all secure test materials receved at and shipped from school.

Lancaster, Texas

Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.Determined priorities and set policies for Career DevelopmentLed teams focused on planning student engagement events, including spring and fall career expo/job and resource fairs to connect students to employment opportunities and support services.Developed, managed, and leveraged partnerships with faculty coordinators, local businesses, and companies.Oversaw campus career development collaboration with PTECH, Early College High SchoolSupervised and directed up to 16 career coaches and career planning specialists to keep projects on track and tasks prioritized.Administered $175,000 yearly budgetProjects Texas Pathways Institutes, 2019-2021Work-Study Mentorship Program,2020-2021Professional Learning Communities, 2020- 2021 Undecided Student Caseload Assignment, 2020- 2021Addressing Student Homelessness Task Force, 2020- 2021 PresentationsDimensions of Workplace Capital for Career Advancement, 2021. Co-presenter and co-author. Women in Career: Be Assertive: Express yourself openly, honestly, positively, and confidently, 2021, Co-presenter and co-author. Ready for the World: The Power of Purpose, Driven by the Integration of Career Development to Support Student Success, 2020, Co-presenter and co-author.

Provided ongoing direction and leadership for campus Advancement Via Individual Determination, AVID program.Led and directed classroom instruction, behavior management, and recruitment of 150 students per year.Responsible for program implementation with attention to maintaining fidelity of AVID program according to 11 essentials.Collected and reported data quarterly to demonstrate adherence to 11 essentials.Led onboarding activities for 6-10 student employees annually to equip staff with daily responsibilities.Managed program budget of $16K, authorized expenses, and allocated funds for staff and classroom supplies, materials, and equipmentDeveloped opportunities for community partnerships.

Richardson Tx

Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.Provided case management for average of 130 students per year.Scheduled and facilitated Annual Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, gathered data needed to develop and make changes to students' IEP, and assisted students with post-secondary goal setting.Advised students regarding career goals based on their individual needs and strengths.Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.

Cantonment Florida

Instructed, coached and mentored students attending alternative school for various behavioral infractions. Provided educational support and instruction for students with various learning difficulties. Made adjustments to the curriculum as needed to foster student achievement. Regarded as a firm disciplinarian who really cared. Sponsored the senior class and organized various events for the senior class.

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Community College Leadership

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