Special Education Elementary/Middle and High School experience
Resume:
JUDITH NANCE
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
* Multidisciplinary Education Plans * Team Teaching Models * Testing & Assessment
* Student Motivation, Engagement & Achievement * Literary Action Plans * Leadership Capacity
* Integration of Technology * Curriculum Development * Allocation of Resources
CERTIFICATIONS
Michigan Department of Education
Temporary Approval Status
Special Education Supervisor
Program: Grand Valley State
Michigan Department of Education
Professional Education Certificate #IF0000000247679
Elementary K-5 all Subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self-Contained Classroom)
Subject/Grade Level: Learning Disabilities (SM) K-12
Michigan Department of Education
Professional Education Certificate #AD0002010
School Administrator Certificate
Subject/Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary Administration K-12 ES
EDUCATION
Special Education Endorsement, Learning Disabilities – September 2009
University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, Michigan
Master of Science, Educational Leadership – May 2008
Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education – August 1992
Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Facilitate classroom instruction of elementary, secondary and special education students using student centered lessons, hands-on interactive activities and technology.
Create daily lesson plans designed to motivate and engage students while emphasizing the importance of improving academic literacy skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking.
Foster a culture of cooperation encouraging students, parents and teachers to continuously improve the quality and quantity of student instruction, educational goals, student endeavors/projects and extra-curricular activities.
Manage classroom discussion, activities and conduct by reinforcing school policies and procedures, setting daily agendas and continuously holding students accountable.
Establish an environment that encourages open communication with colleagues, students and community.
Communicate with students, parents and academic leadership regarding student progress, achievements and conduct.
Design curriculum incorporating hands-on lessons employing a wide-range of manipulatives to enhance student achievement.
Prepare, coordinate and develop student’s individualized educational plans setting specific, measurable, attainable, reliable/realistic and timely (S.M.A.R.T.) goals and objectives.
Address student educational, psychological and environmental needs, ensuring each student thrives and develops in an adaptable educational atmosphere both in and out of school.
Coordinate with parents, teachers and service providers e.g., social workers, speech pathologist, occupational, and physical therapists linking internal and external resources to support learning improvement.
Provide students with clear, concise and consistent instruction and direction to complete assignments.
Assess student learning formally and informally using a variety of assessment tools and grading rubrics.
Identify and implement goals tailored to the student’s individual needs and abilities.
Model, train and consulted with teachers on modifications and accommodations to instruction and materials.
Employ diverse techniques to promote active learning including individualized instruction, problem solving assignments in small and large group settings.
Mentor and tutor students during and after school for academic and emotional support.
Monitor all components of the individualized education plan (IEP) to ensure complete and accurate processing in accordance to procedural guidelines and mandated timeframe required by special education.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Teacher – Detroit Public Schools Cody – Academy of Public Leadership August 2013 – Present
Teacher – Detroit Public Schools Emerson Elementary/Middle School August 2012 – June 2013
Teacher – Detroit Public Schools Finney High School August 2007 – June 2012
Teacher – Detroit Public Schools Brown, Ronald Academy August 2002 – June 2007
Teacher – Detroit Public Schools Dixon Elementary School August 1997 – June 2002
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Council for Exceptional Children “The Voice and Vision of Special Education”
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