High School Special Education
Resume:
Resume
Bobbie R. Newman
*** ********* *******, **** ****
Ponte Vedra, Fl. 23081
e-mail: ac1a76@r.postjobfree.com
Education:
University of Alabama: BS Social Sciences, MA Guidance and Counseling
University of Oregon: Administrative Leadership Certification- K-12
University of Virginia: MA Special Education
Languages: English; Spanish Student Teaching: Collegio Americano, Mexico City
Travel: Extensive Travel Eastern/Western Europe/Central and South America/US
Higher Education Experience:
Adjunct Professor: University of Oregon; Oregon State University; Monmouth State University; Lane Community College; Lin-Benton Community College
Assistant Dean of Women: University of Idaho
Responsibilities: Head Resident/Counselor Training; Student Discipline Oversight; Student Government Advisor; Student Recruitment.
Program Effectiveness Panel, Project Coordinator: National Staff Committee selection and training; National K-College Training materials Development/ Preparation/ Evaluation; K-College Selection of national exemplary projects in reading, writing, math and science; preparation of exemplary project summaries for national distribution; panel travel and budget oversight.
Employee Training and Development Coordinator, American Association of Community Colleges: Sears’ Keeping America Working Project Coordination; National Interactive Literacy Seminars, Grant Application/development, National Conferences.
CDC Health Project: Oversight of development of Spanish Health Education brochure
College Board Early Financial Aid Development Project
Lane Community College Retraining Project
Secondary School Experience:
Testing: SAT Testing Supervisor; Tested 300-1400 students per national test date
Teaching:
* General Education Development Instructor, Fairfax County Public Schools, Va.
Language Arts I and II, TABE Test Coordination, GED Test Preparation/Testing.
* High School: Literacy I and II Teacher (Grades 10-12); English 9-12, Government
Special Education Teacher, Middle School/High School
* Blended Education units, “upside down” interactive units in Language Arts and U.S.
Government utilizing on-line research, writing, grading, Skype school partners, quizzes.
* County Summer Employment Adult Transition Training/Placement/Supervision
* ESY Summer School High School Administrator Special Education Grades 9-12.
* ESY Teacher: LD, ED, ID, Autism, Aspergers, Hearing/Physically Impaired
* Job Placement/Supervision
* GED Instructor, Language Arts I and II classes: On-line Testing Administration
* Counselor: Middle School; High School
* Staff Development Coordinator: Middle School/High School/District
* County Exemplary Project Supervisor/Staff Development Coordinator
Administration:
* Assistant Dean of Women, Counselor/Head Resident Training and Supervision
* Program Effectiveness Project Coordinator (USDOE), exemplary project
recognition programs K-College in reading, math, science and writing.
* American Association of Community Colleges, Director of Training and
Development. Sear’s Keeping America Working Project; interactive Literacy
Teleconferences coordination; National conference site ID/Prep and Programs; Grants
* High School, Assistant Principal: discipline, staff evaluation, attendance, LEA/
County staff development, Interagency Coordinator, state Student Council Advisor.
* Curriculum on Relevant Education Coordinator, LEA/District. Eight year USDOE
Exemplary Project for Curriculum on Relevant Education. Obtained grant for a
Career Center. purchased books, materials, computers, curriculum for program.
Planned/Implemented required two week units for all district high school students,
Budgetary planning and oversight; Local, state and regional consultation.
* Co-authored Keith Goldhammer book on Career Education
Pre K-6 Elementary School Experience:
* ESY Special Education Administrator, Early Childhood Ed Program (three elementary schools); Training/Teacher Evaluation/Supervision.
* K-6 ESY Special Ed. Administrator, Hearing Impaired Center
* ESY Teacher: Pre K-6th Grade, Staff Training, Transportation, and Evaluation
* Elementary Counselor, Pre K-6th Grade: Parent Training Classes; SGA Advisor
* Reading Teacher
Summaries and References:
Attached for your convenience
COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE ACTIVITIES
Testing:
FSA, Online Final Exams, SAT Test Supervisor, SAT Test Coordinator, PSAT Testing
NAEP Testing
GED Test Preparation and Administration, TABE Testing
Heavy Equipment Certification Testing/VA/DC/MD
Individual and Group Guidance:
Articulation and Orientation
Academic Counseling
Career Guidance Units
Goal-setting and Decision-making
Peer Relationships/Coping Strategies/Effective Social Skills
Social Modeling Groups for Gen Ed and Special Needs Students
Mediation Training Classes
Gifted Education
Communication/Problem-solving/Conflict Resolution
Academic Support/Organization/Study Strategies/Test taking Skills
Individual/Family/School Crisis Intervention
Consult/Collaboration/Referrals
Transition/Matriculation
AVID
ESOL Support and Intervention
504 Monitoring
Parent Contacts/Teaming:
Parents as Partners Training Program (Specialists presentations/Student Panels)
School Newsletter, Editor
Parent School Advisory Committees
Early and Frequent Communication with Parents
Special Programs:
Blended Learning (Cross-curricular Learning Strategies Integration)
Graduation
NASA Women in Space/Curriculum/Career Exploration
Staff Development Coordination
BIE and School Partner Support Activities
Financial Aid Workshop Coordination/Internships/Scholarships
School-wide Needs Assessments/Data Collection and Interpretation
Violence Intervention Training/De-escalation Techniques
School Improvement Plan Cadre/Coordination and Integration/Team Building
Curriculum Fair
Career Day
Spring Student Fairs (Fun/Reward)
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SPECIAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Pre-School-K/Elementary:
Administrator, Pre-School programs for three elementary schools (training, evaluation, and supervision of instructional programs for students with physical handicaps, visual and/or hearing impairments and/or autism).
Administrator, Pre-K through 6th Grade program serving variety of special needs students at a center for hearing impaired.
Teacher ID, LD, ED, Autism, Physically Handicapped
Counselor, PreK-5th
Middle School:
ESY Teacher, ID, ED, LD, Autism
Resource Teacher, K-8
Counselor, K-8
ESE Teacher 6-8th Grade
High School:
Special Education Administrator, Grades 9-12
Counselor, Grades 9-12
Resource Teacher, Grades 9-12
ESE Teacher, Grades 9-12
Teacher, LD, Autism, Physically and Visually Handicapped
Testing Accommodations for SAT and ACT Testing Programs
SAT and ACT Test Administration, Special Needs
Blended Education Programs: Use of computers with traditional teaching: Skype, Adobe Youth, Movie Maker, Digital Portfolios
Teacher Implemented Learning Strategies for Students (Cross-curricular)
Special Programs:
Small Group Modeling programs for MR students
Learning Strategies Class
Literacies I and II classes, LD/Gen Ed/504/ESOL/Other
GED Language Arts I and II
AVID
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP
Assistant Dean of Women, University of Idaho
Assistant Principal, Springfield High School and Dallas High School
Staff Evaluation and Curriculum Development
Curriculum on Relevant Education, District Coordinator (USDOE Exemplary Project)
County/State/Regional Career Education Consulting
Adjunct Professor, University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Monmouth State (Career Education, Group Dynamics and Curriculum & Instruction)
County Graduation Requirements, Coordinator
Academy Coordinator
Career Center Director
Career Festival Coordinator
Curriculum Fairs
Lane Community College, Women’s Retraining Project
Lane Community College, Career Education Instructor
Assistant Principal, Dallas High School
State President, SGA
Oregon State Association of School Administrators, State Legislative Committee
Director of Training and Development, American Association of Community Colleges
Sears’ Keeping America Working Project
National Interactive Literacy Conference Coordinator
Program Effectiveness Project (PEP), United States Department of Education
DCD Health Brochure Development
Staff Development Coordinator, Middle School and High School
School Plan Committee
Cross-curricular Learning Strategies Implementation
Blended Learning Programs
William P. O’Neal, Principal
875 North Seventh Street
Springfield High School
Springfield, Oregon
To whom it may Concern:
I recommend Bobbie Newman as a counselor, teacher, or administrator without reservation. Mrs. Newman joined Springfield High as we moved into a new building for 1400 students, flush with federal dollars from an eight year national DOE exemplary education project. She helped breathe life into our academy programs and provide new opportunities for students.
A woman of multiple talents and strong work ethics, she designed an excellent, comprehensive counseling program, supervised a refit of the curriculum, organized a Career Fair, published a school newsletter, established a Career Center, spearheaded the new district graduation requirements program, and taught career education classes for LEA and District staff development programs through Oregon State and the University of Oregon. Perhaps her greatest contribution to Springfield High School and the Springfield School District was her ability to help staff connect to new educational delivery systems and creatively adapt curriculum to meet the needs of tomorrow. She led by example, did her homework, and provided support to teachers, paraprofessionals and administrators. Students, parents and teachers operated as a team through teacher advisory committees, internship programs, tutoring programs and summer work experience opportunities. Mrs. Newman does not accept no for an answer. If programs were good for kids and the community, she found a way to make them happen. By showcasing educational products, she helped bring local, state and national recognition of our innovative approaches to education. She also coauthored a book on Career Education with Keith Goldhammer, highlighting Springfield student and staff accomplishments.
Mrs. Newman is a team member who understands students, the dynamics of change and how to communicate effectively with school audiences. She will be an invaluable asset to any school program.
Sincerely,
William P. O’Neal
Principal Emeritus
Memo: For whom it may concern
Subject: Recommendation
From: Jim Jarvis, Thomas Jefferson School of Science and Technology
I was honored to have team taught geosystems for three years with Bobbie Newman. I knew her professionally when we both taught at Chantilly High School prior to the opening of Westfield High School.
I understand Bobbie is applying for a teaching or administrative position with St. Johns County Public Schools. I can imagine no one more qualified for the position. Here’s why:
1) She knows her stuff. She’s a walking encyclopedia of special education concepts as well as applicable regulations and laws. She has a wealth of experience both teaching and practicing those skills.
2) She seriously cares about our students. Her knowledge cited above is not merely abstract. She knows how to use it in particular cases to make it personal and applicable. She truly wants to see her students succeed and puts in vast amounts of energy to ensure that they have the attention and accommodations needed for success.
3) She is remarkably perceptive. She understands teenagers and their motivations as well as anyone I’ve met in the educational field. She connects her questions and observations with a student’s scores and records. She’s a splendid analyst and readily spots trends.
4) She follows through. Many people are wonderful to work with at a given moment. Bobbie goes far beyond that. What may appear to be even off-handed observations or suspicions are followed through conscientiously with a phone call or record check.
Bottom line: Bobbie is a jewel to work with!
To: Whom it may concern
From: Janet Nelson, South Lakes High School
Subject: Reference for Bobbie Newman
It is with pleasure that I unequivocally recommend Bobbie Newman for a counseling position. We worked together during the summer in a fast paced remedial program for students Grades 9-12. Lacking our usual software support due to IT rewrites, Bobbie designed a system for credit accountability, evaluation and parent communication. That program ensured counselor effectiveness as we monitored successful completion of summer coursework and graduation requirements.
Although our students were from four high school attendance areas, Bobbie quickly established her credibility and provided invaluable academic and social guidance and support to her students. Without her quick intervention, two of her seniors would not have graduated summer school. She also prepared graduation letters for select students and planned graduation exercises for students and families. This included a graduation reception, our first for such a large summer school crowd.
Kids love Bobbie, recognize her knowledge and listen to her. She spent countless hours coordinating classroom assignments/assessments with teachers and parents. She also provided tutoring for students in math and language arts and coordinated completion of a home schooling class.
Bobbie arrives early, leaves late and is a veritable mint of information. She is highly organized, knowledgeable regarding curriculum opportunities and well versed in career programs and job trends. Her experience with SAT and ACT programs, test accommodations and financial aid was particularly helpful to our juniors.
Sincerely,
Janet Nelson
To whom it may concern:
I am writing this letter in support of the work Bobbie Newman has done over the years to support me and the students with whom we both work. On many occasions, Mrs. Newman has sought my input regarding students on her caseload. She takes an active interest in each student and his/her career goals. She shares her concerns as well as stories of her students’ triumphs. She is accommodating and supportive about affording me the time to meet with her students in order to complete the transition pages of their IEP documents. She works hard to honor the needs of her students while also making every effort to accommodate the schedule of parents, students, and specialists.
Mrs. Newman is masterful at facilitating IEP meetings. She exhibits a full understanding of the roles of each IEP member and the laws that govern those roles. She honors everyone’s time and adheres to the IEP agenda. During IEP meetings, Mrs. Newman speaks directly to the student and parents, ensuring that the material being discussed is understood. She refrains from using jargon, acronyms, or other potentially confusing language without explaining herself and the IEP process thoroughly. When Mrs. Newman is running an IEP meeting, each and every individual at the table knows that he/she is a valued member of the IEP team.
Mrs. Newman embodies the concepts of kindness, respect, and humility. I have never known Mrs. Newman to share an unkind word, through either verbal or written communication. One of the qualities I admire most in Mrs. Newman is her ability to see the best in others. She naturally notes the positive attributes of even her most challenging students. She makes every effort to know her students, their needs, and their sensitivities.
Mrs. Newman exemplifies the manner in which one should present oneself and treat others within a professional environment. There is much that I and each of her colleagues can learn from her example.
Respectfully,
Julie Bentley
Employment and Transition Representative
Westfield High School
Barbara A. Hairston
11202 Bennington Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774-1415
Mrs. Bobbie Newman has been an associate for more than five years. She is an experienced and articulate teacher, possessing rare ability to communicate information in depth, with great focus, and in understandable ways. She brings a humane presence to even challenging situations. In a word, she is an outstanding educator with an excellent command of special education knowledge and skills.
Her primary concern is the best interests of each student. Her collaborative skills enable a full team effort to meet the needs of every individual pupil. I have observed her giving presentations, and while in intervention with administrators, teachers and students. She is knowledgeable, practical and she delivers direction in a calm, sensitive and integrated manner. Her diverse achievements as a teacher garner my greatest respect. I have not hesitated to follow her in the leadership she provides by example.
I recommend her to you without reservation. I do know she has the capacity for detail, the attention to form and best practice, as well as the fortitude necessary to manage this responsibility with solid success. Mrs. Newman would be a fortunate advantage in realizing County mission and goals.
If you need further information, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Barbara A. Hairston
Special Education Teacher
J.E.B. Stuart High School
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