ITDS, Florida Certified Teacher for the disabled, School Director

Curriculum Vitae

Seeking position as a Developmental Specialist (ITDS)

EDUCATION

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia

Master of Arts in Human Services

G.P.A 3.63

University of South Florida Tampa,

Florida

Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology.

G.P.A. 3.72

Lake/ Sumter State College Leesburg,

Florida

Associate of Arts Degree

G.P.A. 3.53

CERTIFICATIONS

State of Florida Department of Education Professional Educators Certificate

. Exceptional Student Education Grades K-12

ITDS (Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist): Children's Medical Services

(CMS)

Department of Children and Families Childcare Director Credential

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Bridge to Ability, Inc. (bridgetoability.org)

Leesburg, Florida 2012-Present

Founder/ Director/ Teacher

> Teach age three through 12th grade students with sensory impairments

and varying exceptionalities to include, but not limited to,

students with visual impairments, hearing impairments, cerebral

palsy, developmental delay, genetic disorders, and autism.

> Provide the services of an Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist

to children from infancy - age three

> Direct and administer the development, coordination, maintenance,

and evaluation of all educational and developmental programs

> Supervise methods of teaching, supervision, and administration

> Act as a resource to teachers in analyzing student achievement data

> Oversee staff responsible for the school's special education program

including scheduling of evaluations

> Assist teachers in implementing a school-wide school safety

plan/policy

> Provide leadership, coordination, and guidance to develop, refine,

and implement programs and technology throughout the school

> Keep informed of and interpret all laws, regulations, statues,

rules, and policies affecting programs

> Keep informed of modern educational thought and practices by advance

study by visiting other schools, by attending educational

conferences and workshops and by other appropriate means

Personnel:

> Complete performance evaluations of all certificated staff

including classroom teachers

> Assist instructional staff in securing substitute teachers

Management and Leadership:

> Fulfill the duties of the teaching position until vacant teaching

positions are filled

> Ensure that all academic and developmentally relevant programs are

conducted in accordance with state guidelines and school policies

> Assist in the responsibility for the overall financial planning

of the school and for the preparation of the annual budget

and submit it to the Board of Directors for review

> Maintain adequate records for the school, including financial

accounts, business, and property records

> Maintain thorough personnel, attendance, and academic records

> Oversee the completion and submission of required reports

> Conduct parent information meetings relative to school's entrance

requirements and coordinate with other staff to ensure completion

of enrollment and registration requirements

> Administer needs assessment and parent satisfaction surveys

> Continue research and study regarding varying disabilities

Actively serve on the Board of Directors

Lake County Schools Lake County, Florida

2002-Present

*Lake Hills School Howey-in-the-Hills,

Florida 2003-2012

Teacher- Grades Pre-K to First

> Taught age three through 1st grade students with sensory impairments

and varying exceptionalities to include, but not limited to, students

with visual impairments, hearing impairments, cerebral palsy,

developmental delay, genetic disorders, and autism.

> Provided a student-centered academic and developmental atmosphere

where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for

intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth

> Organized and implemented an instructional program in accordance

with Policy of Lake County Schools and state policies and laws that

results in student academic success

> Worked collaboratively to plan, prepare and implement instructional

activities to engage and facilitate student success in the school

environment

> Tracked and analyzed student performance data and developed

learning plans, using resources to meet the needs of the students

with varying needs

*Minneola Elementary School Clermont, Florida 2002-

2003

Teacher- Autism Unit/ Grades K-2

> Taught K through 2nd grade students with autism

> Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment

> Ensured curriculum coverage to include TEEACH theory and PECS program

> Prepared lesson plans, meeting the learning needs & developmental level

of each child

> Completed Individual Education Plans as required

> Collaborated with staff and parents consistently to ensure student needs

are being met

Continued research and study regarding autism and related disabilities

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