Management Special Education

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Shawnell S. McKelton-Braxton, M. A.

Objective: To obtain a challenging and professional position that will utilize my leadership

skills, abilities, knowledge and education.

Experience

July 2005-August 2010 East End Academy Newport News, Va. Principal of Operations

-Responsible for overall management and administration of all aspects of a day program for

special education public school age students

-Works with staff to provide effective therapeutic interventions for students

-Insures that teaching staff accurately assesses each student and provides effective remedial or

grade level academic instruction based on home school curriculum

-Institutes and enforces necessary departmental policies

-Assist staff to understand and to be committed to policies and management decisions

-Perceives and diagnoses existing or potential problems and take action to resolve or take

preventive measures

-Responsible for interviewing, selecting, evaluating, retaining teachers, teacher assistants, case

managers and other related positions

-Plans and conducts in-service training for teachers

-Facilitates departmental meetings

-Oversee and review the development of students’ Individualized Educational

Programs (IEPs)

-Serve as leader of crisis intervention team to address students’ aggressive behaviors using

school wide therapeutic interventions (TOVA)

-Oversee monitoring of student behaviors on a daily basis using the behavior management

program (level system)

-Assist in the development of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior

Intervention Plans (BIPs)

-Develop monthly graphing of students’ behaviors and attendance

-Delegates job responsibilities and authority to facilitate smooth transition of services

-Monitors staff performance sufficiently to write and explain appraisal ratings and to provide

disciplinary actions, if necessary

-Resolve conflicts with staff members by following established communication norms and

procedures

-Consistently receives and gives suggestions and constructive criticism in a professional manner

-Develops and manages departmental budget

-Oversee the management of school records according to the State Department of Education

-Responsible for staff developments and program planning

-Promotes effective communication and interpersonal relations among staff, parents, students

and community members

-Maintains effective discipline and fosters a safe learning environment

2007-2009 EEA Day Treatment Program Newport News, Va. Case Manager

-Counsel clients individually and in groups regarding psychological or emotional problems

-Review individual assessments to develop Individualized Service Plans (ISP) that address the

clients’ needs

-Plan and administer therapeutic treatment such as behavior modification and stress management

therapy to assist students in controlling disorders and other problems

-Write daily progress notes concerning students’ individual and group therapy sessions

-Contact parents weekly to discuss students’ progress toward achieving their ISP goals

2002-2005 Calcasieu Parish Schools Lake Charles, La. Speech-Language Pathologist

-Work with regular and special education students on both elementary and secondary grade

levels

-Develop individual communication programs for students with special needs

-Provide speech-language therapy to students by using different therapeutic techniques

-Develop and conduct Individualized Educational Program (IEP) meetings

-Administer speech and language standardized assessments

-Write speech evaluation reports and present findings at meetings

-Document student progress daily and report during marking period

1996.2002 East End Academy Newport News, Va. Director of Education

-Responsible for overall management and administration of all aspects of a day program for

special education public school students

-Keeps school records of students’ progress for the benefit of the public and private schools,

parents and outside agencies

-Work closely with outside agencies to provide effective therapeutic interventions for students

-Insures that the Behavior Management program, coordinated by the teaching staff, is used

effectively in the program

-Insures that the teaching staff accurately assesses each student and provide effective remedial or

grade level academic instruction based on home school curriculum

-Assist staff to understand and to be committed to policies and management decisions

-Facilitates departmental meetings

-Establish work schedules

-Develop and implement daily academic schedules

-Responsible for training new employees, overseeing and coordinating professional duties for the

administrative staff

-Monitors performance sufficiently to write and explain staff appraisal ratings and provide

disciplinary action, if necessary

1996-2002 and

2005-present East End Academy Newport News, Va. School Testing Coordinator

-Responsible for coordinating state wide assessments to students in elementary to high school

grades

-Plan and administer state wide assessments throughout the academic school year

-Complete all necessary documents involving assessments

-Adhere to set policies and procedures for state wide assessments

1995-1996 East End Academy Newport News, Va. Special Education Teacher

-Provide academic instruction and supervision for severe emotional disturbed, autistic, learning

disabled and other heath impaired students.

-Implement instructional plans for students’ diverse learning styles

-Provide periodic educational reports to parents

-Write annual Individualized Educational Plans for students

-Administer and score educational diagnostic instruments

1993-1995 Dallas Public Schools Dallas, TX Speech –Language Pathologist

-Work with the regular and special education students at the elementary grade level

-Serve as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to discuss students’ progress in obtaining

therapy goals and objectives

-Write and facilitate Individualized Educational Plans for students

-Develop and implement effective therapy techniques for students

Education

1989-1993 Grambling State University Grambling, La.

B.A. Speech-Language Pathology

1997-1999 Norfolk State University Norfolk, Va.

M.A. Counseling

Certification/License

Virginia School Counselor PreK-12 Expiration Date: 2015

Therapeutic Options of Virginia (TOVA) –behavior management program

First Aid/CPR

Medication Management

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