Johnna CrawfordKlueg

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Address: ***** ******* **. **** *

City: Thornton

State: CO

Zip: 80241

Country: USA

Phone: 609-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $40,000

Willing to Relocate

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Johnna Crawford- Klueg

12850 Jasmine Street - Unit C

Thornton, CO 80602

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609-***-****

Objective

A challenging teaching position which allows me to help children by utilizing my skills in Special Education K-12, Physical Education K-12, Health, Elementary Kaaa5 and Psychology. I will also use my skills in training, planning, organizing, leadership, marketing, communication, coaching and financial development to help the school grow and meet its goals.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

LEARNING DISABILITY TEACHER CONSULTANT/ 8/2010 to present

SPECIAL EDU. ADVOCATE ATLANTIC, CAPE MAY & OCEAN COUNTY (NJ), ADAMS (CO)

aa Provide a full range of services as a member of the Child Study Team in the identification and diagnosis of perceptual and learning disabilities and in the prescription and delivery of appropriate and effective educational services and programs.

aa Primarily a teacher and a consultant, assisting the instructional staff in an understanding of the needs of students with disabilities and recommending and demonstrating techniques, strategies, and materials so that virtually every student meets or exceeds the Core Curriculum Content Standards.

aa Provide comprehensive educational evaluation services as a member of the Child Study Team and the Intervention and Referral Team (IRT) in the assessment of, educational planning for, monitoring of, and re-evaluation of students in need of special services, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local codes and regulations.

aa Use observation, conferences with the instructional staff, and various assessment techniques to make diagnostic evaluations of individual students in terms of academic performance and learning characteristics in order to identify and diagnose learning strengths and difficulties and perceptual problems, which manifest themselves in the school setting. Share findings in writing and orally with appropriate staff and family so that effective interventions and programs are provided.

aa Prepare with other Child Study Team members, teachers, and parents, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each identified student. Monitor the Planaaas implementation, and participate in the annual review.

aa Monitor and evaluate the educational program of students with special learning needs through observations, review of school records, staff conferences, and written observation reports to determine whether the present educational program is the one best suited for the studentaaas development. Make recommendations for change where indicated.

aa Serve as the liaison between the student and other professionals providing services (e.g., other members of the Child Study Team, guidance personnel, administrators, teachers, specialists, and medical personnel) to provide effective communications and a coordinated educational program for the student.

aa Assist the instructional staff through conferences, consultations, observations, and demonstrations with classroom organization and the implementation of effective instructional strategies and materials for all students in general and for students with special learning needs in particular.

aa Serve as a consultant to the Principal and instructional staff in matters concerning identification of learning needs and curriculum development, so that effective programs and experiences are provided for all students. Recommend policies and procedures that promote student responsibility and a rigorous, supportive academic school environment.

aa Assist with group testing programs for measuring the aptitudes, achievement, and interests of students, and assist the instructional staff in interpretation of the findings, so that programs are developed or modified to meet the needs of students.

aa Provide academic counseling in individual and group settings for students, parents and personnel who work with the student(s).

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER 8/2008 to 3/2011

Cape May Special Services Cape May Court House, NJ

aa Taught students at an alternative high school, who were emotionally disturbed or had behavior problems.

aa Served as a science teacher, teaching Biology, Earth Science and Physical Science.

aa Maintained accurate and complete student records, and prepared reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

aa Conferred with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote studentsaaa educational, physical, and social development.

aa Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.

aa Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

aa Taught personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy.

aa Developed and implemented strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.

aa Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.

aa Taught socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement. Wrote behavior modification plans when appropriate.

aa Instructed students during the Extended School Year.

aa Worked with COMPACT in providing home-bound instruction when dealing with high-risk youth that were removed from school for behavior issues.

DIVISION HEAD FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION 6/2008 to 9/2008

Jewish Community Center aaa Camp By The Sea Margate, NJ

aa Worked cooperatively with the ARC of Atlantic County to provide camp for 24 children with disabilities.

aa Supervised 24 students and 14 counselors.

aa Developed and maintained over 35 behavior plans for campers with and without disabilities.

aa Provided guidance to the camp on inclusion programming and behavior modification for over 500 campers.

aa Assisted the Camp Director with the everyday operation of the camp.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER/ 4/2007 to 6/2008

RESOURCE ROOM, SELF-CONTAINED LCD & IN-CLASS SUPPORT

Commercial Township Public Schools Port Norris, NJ

aa Helped students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

aa Provided extra instruction and assistance through the resource room in Math, Reading, and Language Arts.

aa Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of each student. Translated lesson plans and instructional materials into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.

aa Established and maintained standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Disciplined through positive reinforcement, behavior modification plans and modeling appropriate behavior.

aa Assisted the Child Study Team in preparing for each child an IEP that met that specific childaaas educational and social needs. In addition, provided input during Child Study Team conferences concerning studentaaas progress and individualized needs.

aa Worked cooperatively with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupilaaas progress and interpret the school program.

aa Administered Standardized Tests, including the NJ Ask.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER 8/2005 to 4/2007

Creative Achievement Academy Vineland, NJ

aa Met the unique needs of each student in my classroom. Provided individualized and group experiences so that pupils could progress to their maximum potential. These students have a great deal of difficulty staying within the boundaries prescribed for them at home, in school, in residential centers, in other alternative schools, and for some, the criminal justice system.

aa Provided instruction in the extended school year/summer program.

aa Instructed in all basic skills subjects, in addition to the state- and district-mandated programs.

aa Worked with counselors to meet the studentaaas psychological needs, vocational needs and transitioning counseling for post-secondary training.

aa Disciplined through positive reinforcement, behavior modification plans and modeling appropriate behavior. Completed records dealing with behavior problems, using the prescribed formats, discipline code and incident reports.

aa Prepared for each child an IEP, planned all educational and social experiences according to the studentaaas IEP and provided input during Child Study Team conferences concerning studentaaas progress and individualized needs.

TEACHER 9/2002 to 2005

Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School Galloway Township, NJ

aa Provided homebound instruction for students who were either out of school due to medical reasons or due to their needs that required they receive one-on-one instruction in order to better facilitate their individual learning processes and in some instances, graduate.

aa Provided instructional training to students in the following subjects: AP History, AP American Literature, U.S. History, Conscious of Man, Psychology, Child Psychology, Sociology, Astronomy, Horticulture, Foods 1 aaa 4, Health, Physical Education, Law and Criminal Justice, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Classical Science, Algebra, Math Lab 1 - 4, SAT Math, Writing Lab, Computer Applications, Social Studies, Film Appreciation, Graphic Tech, United Nations Diplomacy, Humanities Social Studies and English 1 - 4.

aa Wrote the curriculum and conducted the research that the material needed through investigation on the Internet and at the library to tailor lesson plans to meet each childaaas individual learning needs.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 1/1990 to 10/2001

American Red Cross Atlantic/Cumberland Counties, NJ

aa Built heightened awareness of Red Cross programs and services throughout Atlantic and Cumberland Counties through community-based presentations, teaching all Red Cross Programs and handling media opportunities.

aa Developed and trained the most instructors in the Disaster Services Human Resource Volunteers in the United States.

aa Trained instructors in First Aid, CPR, Water Safety, Lifeguarding, Armed Forces and Human Resources.

aa Instructed all Red Cross programs that had age equivalencies from Kindergarten through Adult Education.

aa Taught beginning and advanced classes in disaster services throughout the United States.

aa Started the County-wide task force on stopping school violence.

PROGRAM COODINATOR aaa EVENING &WEEKEND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES 6/1988 to 1/1991

Stockton State College Pomona, NJ

aa Developed and managed all intramural athletic programs.

aa Developed and implemented the collegeaaas aquatic program.

aa Supervised the use of the fitness center and all athletic fields.

aa Organized instructional clinics in various sports and recreational activities and promoted evening and weekend athletic-related college-wide programs.

aa Supervised a work staff of over 80 individuals to operate the fitness center and athletic facilities.

aa Conducted all American Red Cross certification courses.

TEACHER 8/1987 to 6/1988

Absegami High School Galloway Township, NJ

aa Physical Education Teacher

aa Health Teacher for Special Education students

aa Coached Softball.

aa Coordinated the after-school intramural program.

TEACHER 9/1983 to 6/1987

Adams County School District 12 aaa 5 Star School Thornton, CO

aa Physical Education Teacher

aa Elementary Health Teacher

aa Coached Swimming, Softball, Soccer, Basketball, Track & Field.

aa Served as director of the elementary after-school program.

EDUCATION

METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE DENVER, CO

BA aaa Education aaa Certified Physical Education and Health K-12

Certified Teacher of Psychology

RICHARD STOCKTON STATE COLLEGE POMONA, NJ

Master of Arts Degree aaaConcentration in Special Education

Certified Teacher of Students with Disabilities Highly Qualified In: Elementary, Language Arts

Certified Learning Disability Teacher/Consultant Social Studies/History, Science

Certified Teacher of Culinary Arts

Certified Elementary School Teacher K-5

PERSONAL

Volunteer for the American Red Cross for 30 years. Cultural Diversity Award. Awarded the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award. Vice President - Parent Teacher Organization. Developed local voluntary organizations active in disaster. Award of Excellence by the Youth Connection of Atlantic County. Member of: Public Safety Advisory Board, Municipal Emergency Management Association, Atlantic City Emergency Management Council, Human Services Advisory Council, Businesswomen Association. Coach for swimming, basketball, and softball. Co-Chair on the Committee for Violence in Our Schools.

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