Henry Demby

Transition / Testing Coordinator - Catapult Learning / High Roads School of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA 19104

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A highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated educator who wants all children to be successful learners

Believe that all children bring individual contributions to the classroom Committed to creating a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating and encouraging to all students

Demonstrated ability to manage special needs children and keep them focused and on task

Exceptional ability to establish a cooperative and professional relationship with parents, administrators, outside agencies and colleagues Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Transition / Testing Coordinator

High Roads School of Philadelphia / Catapult Learning - Philadelphia, PA 2017 to Present

• Manages transition and follow-up between school and LEA

• Participates in transition meetings

• Collaborates with students, families and special education teachers in developing a realistic and achievable post-secondary transition plans

• Links students with post-secondary special support coordinators

• Participates in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process as required

• Facilitates the implementation of IEP program components relevant to transition planning, as well as, provides updates for IEP transition goals and objectives

• Assist families, parents, and students to access transition services

• Oversees maintenance of school attendance records and data

• Facilitates meetings with students, parents and staff as attendance issues arises

• Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings involving cooperation with other pupil personnel workers, school personnel, parents and community agencies

• Maintains appropriate school records and provides written reports and communications

• Participates as a resource person in in-service training and planning

• Works in collaboration with the Social Services team Case Manager/Resource SPED Teacher

World Communication Charter School

2016 to 2017

• Conducted Push - in and pull out of 25 SPED students on a daily basis

• Developed Individualized Education Programs (IEP's) for each student

• Assess students' skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans

• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students

• Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student's abilities

• Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups and one-on-one

• Implement IEP's, assess students' performance, and track their progress

• Update IEP's throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals

• Discuss students' progress with parents, teachers, counselors and administrators

• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade Director of Student Services

Camelot Schools

2011 to 2015

• Provide in service trainings to teaching staff to include: classroom management, multiple teaching styles/methods, and cooperative learning strategies.

• Complete informal and formal teacher classroom observations.

• Promote pro-active relationships with Institutions of Higher Learning; creating a positive working partnership with local community colleges/universities, and creating a positive working partnership with vocational/technical institutions.

• Setting up SAT/ACT testing for all upperclassmen.

• Coordinate with SPED Director to acquire OVR services for SPED students.

• Ensuring that every senior has a post-secondary plan.

• Assisting students in filling out college, vocational and/or job applications.

• Assisting all seniors in filling out FASFA applications.

• Maintaining records of all senior post - secondary planning information. Case Manager/Testing & Attendance Coordinator

Camelot Schools

2013 to 2014

• Maintained a caseload of 200+ students on both the Middle and High School levels

• Handled all referrals regarding behavioral health services

• Referred families to the appropriate level of service and documented all activities

• Conducted and documented comprehensive intake; gathering supported and necessary documentation from other providers in a timely manner

• Scheduled families for evaluations to ensure all deadlines were met in a timely fashion

• Working closely with Clinical Care Mangers and Lead Clinicians to schedule and attend all meetings as deemed necessary for assigned caseload and completed all interagency documents as required.

• Prepared necessary materials to CBH and other private insurers for service approvals.

• Communicated closely with the various mental health providers

• Maintained accurate records of treatment and client records

• Responsible for all state and school district testing

• Responsible for maintaining accurate attendance records for all students Lead Teacher/Teacher Coach

Camelot Schools of PA

2004 to 2011

• Teaching American/World History, African - American History and Career Development on the High School level.

• Coaching and mentoring all staff members on the High School Level

• Maintaining accurate academic and attendance records

• Mentor and guide "at risk" students by providing support and encouragement

• Facilitate parent/student partnerships in learning by encouraging parent involvement and informing parents of the students current level of progress

• Bringing in outside agencies/organizations to speak to students regarding life choices, career goals and academic/ work ethic concerns

English / Language Arts Teacher

KIPP Philadelphia Charter

2003 to 2004

Teacher

English and Language Arts

2001 to 2003

Maintained accurate academic and attendance records Educational Specialist - Wordsworth Human Services - 2001-2003

• Created and developed mentally appropriate lesson/unit plans for all students

• Writing IEP's when deemed necessary by the School District of Philadelphia

• Testing all students to find appropriate educational levels and developed goals to mainstream them back into a "regular" school setting

• Liaison between Wordsworth Human Services/Wordsworth Academy and the School District of Philadelphia

• Working closely with Case Managers, Wrap-Around Specialists, and the Department of Human Services to insure that all needs were met for the child/client.

• Conducting home visits - meeting with parents, guardians and care-givers informing them of all resources available on the city, state and federal level. 4th Grade Lead Teacher/ Staff Recruiter

Renaissance Advantage Charter School - Boston, MA

1999 to 1999

4th Grade Lead Teacher and PFT President

West Oak Lane Charter School

1998 to 1999

• Teacher of 4th grade students in all academic subjects

• Coaching and mentoring of teachers and staff within grade group

• President of Philadelphia Federation of Teachers - Local 5056 Education

Masters Degree in Alternative Education in Alternative Education Lock Haven University

December 2008

Bachelor of Science in Education

Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Indiana, PA

December 1985

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