Special Education Manager

Tonja L. Clark

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

~Supportive ~ Creative ~ Compassionate ~ Accommodating

Dynamic, self-directed child advocate with a genuine interest in each student s cognitive and social developments. Empathetic professional who is flexible and accommodating in the design and implementation of inspiring hands-on lesson, to enhance student achievement. Team player with a committed work ethic and strong interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Areas of Expertise:

~ Differentiated Instruction ~ Cooperative Learning

~ Student Motivation ~ Student Assessment

~ Classroom Management ~ Individualized Educational Plans

~ Interactive Learning ~ Team Teaching Approach

~ Interdisciplinary Instruction ~ Integration of Technology

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Education & Supervision

(to be conferred)

Walden University; GPA: 4.0

Master of Arts in Counseling (2004)

Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX

Bachelor of Arts in Radio/Television Broadcasting (2002)

Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX

School Counselor Certification EC-12

Special Education Certification EC-12

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Dueitt Middle School- Spring, Texas 2006-Present

Special Education Teacher Specializing in Math Co-Teach, and Coach

Provided instruction for 7th/8th grade Math students, responsible for developing and implementing Individualized Education Program for Special Education students with learning disability in math. Identify and implement goals tailored to the student s individual needs and abilities. Coordinate with teachers on presenting comprehensive lesson plans which incorporated scaffolding, ensuring that each student is able to understand the materials at hand.

~ Modeled, trained, & consulted teachers on modifications and accommodations to instruction and materials ensuring diverse needs of every student are successfully realized.

~ Employed positive interaction with students to develop rapport, gain respect, and trust to ensure a productive learning environment.

~ Assisted in small group interventions that incorporated and integrated engaging lessons to meet the needs of all students.

~ Developed mathematical supplementary aides that assisted with struggling learners.

~ Modeled, trained, & coached young athletes. Providing them with the skills and techniques needed to go and be productive at the next level.

Hempstead Middle School- Hempstead, Texas 2004-2006

Special Education Teacher, and Coach

Provided instruction to 6th grade students in the areas of Resource Math, English, & Reading. Dedicated to giving children access to a world-class education by creating and providing innovative, high quality engaging lessons.

~ Upheld a solid classroom management plan in which students were provided with clear and consistent direction and follow-through, fostered a stress-free and work oriented learning environment.

~Stimulated discussion and focus on students attention on lesson content through clear direction and examples, which kept students engaged in classroom activities and encouraged self-expression.

~Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning including individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments and small group work.

~Exercised flexibility within the classroom addressing students needs through special accommodations.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES

~ Standards- Based IEP s, 2010 ~Class IEP Training, 2007

~ Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, 2010 ~ CMP2-Connected Math, 2007

~ A Practical Approach to RTI, 2010 ~ TOPS, 2006

~ Differentiated Instruction, 2010 ~ Lesson Planning/Designing, 2005

~ C&I-Language Arts, 2010 ~TEKS/TAKS Alignment, 2005

~ Admin Online Modules, 2010 ~Grade Book, 2005

~ SEMS (Special Ed Manager), 2010 ~ PDAS, 2005

~ CPM2- Connected Math 2 Training, 2009 ~ Classroom Management, 2005

~ Love & Logic, 2009 ~ Math TAKS Objectives, 2005

~ Understanding Hip Hop Culture, 2009 ~Project Sail Program, 2005

~ Class Web IEP Training, 2008 ~ Counseling Seminar, 2004-2005

TECHNOLOGICAL INTERGRATION

Microsoft Works ~ Microsoft Office Suite ~ Internet Navigation

AWARDS AND OTHER RECOGNITION

Assisted in moving Dueitt Middle School to A Recognize Campus, 2009-2010

HAABSE-Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, 2009

Dueitt Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2008

HAABSE -Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, 2007

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