Dina M. Francisco, **** Harcourt Way #***, Memphis, TN 38119, acy7ks@r.postjobfree.com

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Education University of Memphis

Masters of Art in Teaching, 2008

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Masters of Social Work, August 1998

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Social Work May 1996

Certificates/Licensure Teaching License, Special Education K-12 Modified Add on endorsement, Elementary Education K-6

Add-on endorsement, Library Media Specialist pending Certified Master Social Worker, June 2005 to June 2007 CPI – Certified Instructor April 2003 to April 2006 CPI certified January 2017 - 2018

Advanced Certified Facilitator, University of Phoenix Honors Golden Key National Honor Society, undergraduate Alpha Delta Mu, Social Work Honor Society, undergraduate and graduate North American Scholar Consortium, Highest Honors (Masters of Art) Professional Experience

February 2006 to present Teacher – General and Special Education Shelby County Schools

Taught students with mild and moderate disabilities in various settings including pull-out resource and inclusion/self-contained classrooms, as both a general- and special- education teacher for grades 1, 2, and 5.

Collaborated with all students’ general education teachers to assist with mastery of objectives and differentiation and adherence to accommodations and modifications on IEPs.

Developed IEPs and led formal IEP meetings with parents and other stakeholders

Implemented modifications and accommodations for students during regular class time in order to ensure their mastery of daily lesson objectives

Collaborated on lesson plans and assessed student progress in a Professional Learning Community setting

Analyzed student performance metrics to create data-driven lessons and select appropriate instructional strategies.

Created lessons for English/Language Arts and Mathematics across grades K-6 using highly effective teaching strategies such as small group instruction, workstations, blended learning, accountable talk, etc.

Participated in the School Improvement Plan during Professional Development staff meetings

Mentored college junior and seniors in MPrep program (University of Memphis) to provide a strong student-teaching/internship experience.

Developed and led Professional Development sessions for other teachers on RTI resources in IStation and IReady

Trained other teachers on the use of EasyCBM for progress monitoring student’s response to intervention

Developed and implemented FBA and Behavior Intervention Plans to increase student engagement in learning and reduce negative behaviors.

August 2008 to present University of Phoenix Online Facilitator, College of Arts and Sciences

Facilitate learning for online undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences through classroom discussion and graded assignments.

Asynchronous facilitation is provided in 5 week online courses helping students to master the content and to achieve the objectives of the course curriculum.

Prepare adult learners for their future careers through team learning with emphasis on sharing real life experiences and encouraging students to enhance their learning through seeking firsthand experiences. Fall 2013 to present University of Phoenix Online Faculty Supervisor for Student Teachers

Supervise the student teaching experience for student teachers.

Collaborate with cooperating teacher and the student to ensure a growth experience for students.

Observe and evaluate student teachers; provide constructive feedback and encouragement July 2009 to June 2013 Instructor, General Education Everest Phoenix Online

Instructed an introductory course entitled “Strategies for Success” in an online asynchronous environment.

Courses are 12 weeks; course design is to equip students for transitions in their education and life by introducing them to the university and its resources, study skills, and personal resource management skills

Other Activities/Memberships

2016-2017 Member of West Tennessee Education and Technology Association 2016-2017 Member of Council of Exceptional Children