Manager Teacher

Deanna J. Howard

abjlu9@r.postjobfree.com

Permanent Address Current Address

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Decatur, Alabama 35601g 1608 8th Avenue SW

256-***-**** (M) Decatur, Alabama 35601g

256-***-**** (M)

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

The University of Alabama

Graduation Date: May 2007 Minor: English

ACT*Houston - at Dallas - Winter Institute 2008

Alternative Certification for Teachers - Special Education

Highly Qualified Teacher for the State of Texas

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a full-time position as a Teacher.

EXPERIENCE

June

2008-Septemb

er 2010 Collaborative Teacher/Admissions Asst., Z. Tolliver Private School,

Dallas, TX

Co-teacher in a classroom with students who have learning

disabilities

Managed inquiries and maintained confidentiality for student

records

Assisted with open houses, training sessions, orientation programs,

travel plans, career days, etc.

Identified and reported problems occurring on site to the Director

September Teacher Aide, Gadsden City Board of Education, Gadsden, AL

2004-August Assisted and provided instructional and clerical support for

2007 classroom teachers, allowing teachers more time for lesson planning

and teaching

Supported and assisted children in learning class material using the

teacher's lesson plans, providing students with individualized

instruction

Instructed small groups with reading deficits, using decoding and

comprehension skills

Managed the classroom in the teacher's absence

Modeled and used teachable moments to reinforce appropriate social

skills

Participated in weekly grade-level meetings and serve as a

October grade-level representative in the principal's round-table

2004- discussions

November Successfully worked with other faculty members to evaluate

2005 children's progress and recommended appropriate learning plans

Direct Care Technician, Etowah Rehabilitation Services, Inc.,

Gadsden, AL

Provided companionship and assisted with daily living activities

Assisted with basic tasks, such as, bathing, grooming, dressing and

eating

Assisted with home management tasks, such as, grocery shopping and

preparing meals

Documented observations of the individual interventions, and

responses on a behavioral spreadsheet.

Identified and acted to prevent potential crisis situations and

appropriately managed individual

Communicated well by reporting incidents and areas of concern of the

individual to the RN and supervisory staff on duty

Monitored cleanliness of residence, reporting any maintenance

variances to the Shift Supervisor or Program Manager

Utilized a positive, growth-oriented, and problem solving approach

with individuals, staff,

and management

Ensured safety of individuals, using certifications in First Aid and

CPR

Transported individuals on outgoings, such as, parks, malls,

church, etc

Computer Microsoft Office, MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer,

Skills Outlook, Outlook Express, Visual C++, Adobe,

References Available Upon Request

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