Catherine McCollum

*N*** C Whitmore Circle St. Charles, Il 60174

630-***-****

acyf1i@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Developmental Training Day program and Director of Residential

Association of Individual Development Aurora, IL 2012-present

Director in residential program; manage 6 homes and staff

Director of Developmental Training Programs for Adults with Disabilities

Responsible to provide guidance and direction to staff of 25

Recruits, interviews and hire staff

Responsible for client service, budget management and records

Maintains and assures that all aspects of programs comply with Federal, state and

accreditation standards

Work collaboratively with Fox Valley Special Recreation in the STARS program

Opened a seniors day program in 2012; operates at full capacity

Manage staff and volunteers; teach job skills, administrative supervision, encourage

growth and development, conduct performance appraisals and serve as a positive role

model

Promotes community and family involvement in all facility programs

Division Safety Chairman for all DT programs

Evaluates on a regular basis the program needs, implementing new ideas/changes and

monitoring progress of program goals

Serve as a member of the agency inclusion committee

Reviews, monitors, evaluates and approves all required and mandated work submitted

by QIDPs.

Responsible for overseeing repair, maintenance, safety inspections/corrections,

housekeeping in all assigned programs

To ensure all assigned staff and clients under supervision are trained in safety

requirements and practices

Monitors the coordination of all services and programs provided to clients within the

association.

Works closely with all association staff providing team support, group problem

solving, and often serving as team leader

Professional Profile:

Director, trainer, educator with experience in leadership development, teaching

Excellent communicator and presenter; works closely with families

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to handle multiple projects as needed

Good organizational skills to handle the multi-facets of programs and services

Special Education Teacher 2005-2012

Consulted with teachers on modifications and accommodations

Provided interventions and methods on successful behavior management

Co-taught in a collaborative setting

Taught study skills and self-contained IPS

Conducted annual reviews and attended 3 year re-evaluations

Managed IEPs for students on caseload

Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning

ADDITIONAL TRAININGS:

DSP Trained, First Aid and CPR, CPI and OIG training as an investigator,

medication administration and all required trainings as prescribed by regulatory

agencies and the Association.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Masters of Arts in Teaching Major: Special Education

National Louis University, Lisle, Ill.

Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Marketing

University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.

Illinois teaching certification; LBS1; APT pre-k-21; special education credential

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