Special Education Manager
Resume:
Modjeska L. Graham **** Ridge
Avenue, Apt. A-***
Philadelphia, PA 19128-
3053
*********@***.***
Experience
Present Assistant Site Director/Special Education Teacher
Phase 4 Learning Center
Philadelphia, PA
As the Assistant to the Site Director, Assist students obtain
the credits needed to get their high school diplomas. Monitored
students progress through PLP process, provide career counseling
to students and parents. Preformed various duties as assigned by
Site Director and Project Coordinator to aid in the overall
school culture. Assist student with child care issues and
various social service issues. Perform various administrative
responsibilities.
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2007-present English - Second Language Instructor
Esperanza Institute Philadelphia, PA
Teaching English to adults whose first language is was that of
their native countries. Assisted students to develop linguistic
and cultural competence in order to participate fully in
educational, vocational and cultural environments in the United
States.
2008-2010 Instructor, Curriculum and Assessment
Eastern University Philadelphia, PA
Taught students this course on Curriculum and Assessment that
emphasizes basic foundation for documentation, assessment and
decisions to facilitate children's growth and emerging
curriculum. Informal and observational methods of assessment
will be stressed, along with portfolio development. More
traditional teacher-made tests and standardized tests.
2005-2008
Special Education Teachers
Carson Valley School Philadelphia, PA
Instructed through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in
one or more subjects such as English, Mathematics, or Social
Studies. Employed special educational strategies and techniques
during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and
perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of
instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students
with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Employed various behavior modification techniques and
strategies.
2003-2005 Learning Manager
Community Education Partners
Philadelphia, PA
Designed, implemented and evaluated an annual counseling and
guidance plan in accordance with school standards. Facilitated
curriculum and educational programs aligned with
education/treatment goals and students' abilities. Conducted
staff development workshops that emphasized curriculum
instruction, classroom management, record keeping, communication
with parents, and various teaching strategies. Designed,
Developed and presented workshops on; How to Keep Teachers
Motivated who are Working with At Risk Students Reintegration
Strategies. Designer and facilitator of workshops on: Lesson
Planning, Classroom Management, Time Management, Curriculum
Development for Special Education Teachers. Program Coordinator
of the S.M.A.R.T Saturday classes.
1984-2007 Adult Education G.E.D. Instructor
Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
Administered placement tests to determine reading/math levels.
Taught required subjects,for GED Exam. Taught study skills and
test taking techniques. Counseled adult students on educational
and employment options. Worked closely with college counselor
in helping students' transitions into college life.
1989-1998 Adult Education Specialist
Department of Education Graterford, PA
Instructed incarcerated adult males enrolled in G.E.D. classes. Tested
for aptitude, planned and implemented programs for individuals based
on results. Taught all five subjects within the GED curriculum.
Developed educational plans for working students (inmates) within the
institution. Prepared reports, performed all related administrative
duties. Coordinated with counselors to assist inmates being released
into various educational and vocational training programs.
Education
Arcadia University
Master of Education - Special Education PA Instructional I
Certification
Glenside, PA
Cheyney University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Education
Cheyney, PA
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