Special Education Teacher
Resume:
Tiffanye R. Paige
Temple Hills, Maryland 20748
301-***-**** (home)
240-***-**** (cell)
*********@*****.***
EDUCATION:
Howard University Washington, DC
MSW, May 2010
Howard University - Washington, DC
Bachelor of Music, May 2001
Licensure: LGSW expected Fall 2010
SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
September 2009 - May 2010
Intern
Office of the Public Defender
Prince Georges County
Duties Performed: Worked directly under the supervision of a qualified
MSW. Responsible for forging a relationship with clients within the
criminal justice system, in order to determine needs and connect them with
community resources. Assessed clients suffering from psychosocial distress
who have failed to receive effective treatment from mental health
professionals in other settings. Completed psychosocial evaluations of
clients who had been referred by the attorneys within the agency. Developed
standards and guidelines for youth charged as adults. Closely worked with
the Public Defender and the attorneys within the agency.
September 2008 - May 2009
Intern
The Next Step
Washington, DC
Duties Performed: Worked directly under the supervision of a qualified MSW.
Assist Chemical Dependency Specialists in history intakes, assessments, and
treatment. Participate in drug/alcohol education, groups, and individual
contact with clients. Facilitate group therapy, individual counseling,
educational class sessions. Answer the telephone and relay messages in the
absence of other staff. Prepare progress reports and therapy notes for
court, probation and parole officers, and others. Perform other duties as
assigned by supervisor. Prepare and maintain client's case files.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
October 2007 - June 2009
Special Education Resource Teacher
(Chairperson Special Education Department)
Prince Georges County Public Schools
Middleton Valley Elementary School
Temple Hills, Maryland
Duties Performed: Developed strategies, using special equipment and
facilities. Assess children who have long or short-term learning
difficulties. Collaborate with the classroom teacher to define appropriate
activities for the pupils in relation to the curriculum. Work with other
members of staff within a school to identify individual pupils' special
needs - test, target setting, monitor children. Liaise with parents and
other agencies, such as the medical profession, social workers, speech and
language pathologist and educational psychologists. Take responsibility for
the supervision of support staff in the classroom. Schedule and conduct
meetings, and develop Individual Educational Plans for children on my case
load.
April 2005 - October 2007
Two - to - One
The Foundation Schools
Largo, Maryland
Duties Performed: Performed in the capacity of a one to one tutor/mentor.
Worked with selected student on behavior issues as well as offering
academic support. Had contact with other students in the community as well
as parents and school administrators. Provided instructional support to
classroom teacher allowing teachers more time for lesson planning and
teaching. Tutored and assisted children in learning class material using
the teacher's lesson plans, providing students with individualized
attention. Assisted in behavioral issues.
April, 2002 - April 2005
Elementary Teacher
D.C. Public Schools
Washington, D.C. 20002
( Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School )
Duties Performed: Developed grade level appropriate curriculum and lead
classroom instruction in all basic subject areas: reading, math, social
studies, and science. Established and maintained positive relationships
with students, parents, colleagues, fostering an environment of open
communication and support.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Tact II Trained, Trained in Maryland Online, Training in LSCI, Woodcock
Johnson Training
Experienced in a variety of different office settings. Word processing
programs (Corel Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Works, Power Point, Excel) .
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