Special Education Assistant
Resume:
Tawanda Cole
Washington DC *****
********.****@*****.***
Job Objective I am currently looking for a full time position in an environment that offers a greater challenge, increased benefits for my family, and the opportunity to help the company advance efficiently and productively.
Highlights of Qualifications:
• Experienced serving as Community Volunteer
• Deep knowledge of varying socioeconomic backgrounds and ethnic diversity
• Skilled in planning and leading events
• Ability to work outdoors
• Ability to work with people of ethnic diversity
• Ability to make decisions during complex situations
• Abilities to communicate effectively both orally and written. Education:
University of the District of Columbia, Washington DC BA degree in Sociology
Minor in Special Education
Professional Experience:
Branch Avenue in Bloom a program at the University of Maryland College Park 3411 Branch Ave.
Temples Hills, Maryland 20748
Community Organizer
February 2016- Present
• Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with anchor institutions and residents.
• Building and maintaining relationships with elected officials, city and state agency staff, and other constituencies to win improvements in service.
• Organize events/meetings as appropriate.
• Community Outreach.
• Computer Skills.
• The Community Organizer will research and establish connections with resource providers to share with the community.
• Provide regular written and verbal reports quarterly.
• Other duties as assigned.
Springboard Education in America
420 Bedford Street – Suite 110
Lexington, MA 02420
Teacher – Part time position
After school program Two Rivers Public Charter School Washington DC 2013-Present
• Develop lesson and activity plans in coordination with the coordinator.
• Devised and designed group activities.
• Assist the children with their homework.
• Identified students needing more attention and acted accordingly.
• Reviewed and provided feedback on program work plans.
• Ensure the safety and supervision of children at all times. Burroughs Education Campus, Washington DC
District of Columbia Public Schools
1200 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Special Education Teacher Assistant for the Autistic 2010 – 2012
• The Educational Assistant provides overall assistance in the classroom to support the teacher and/or work with an assigned student in a one-to-one relationship.
• Responsible for providing additional structure, supervision, and instruction to assist the teacher in achieving the goals and objectives of the student\'s Individual Education Program (IEP).
• The Educational Assistant works independently within the guidelines and direction of the supervising teacher providing educational support and behavior management; documents student progress; and serves as an escort to students during school or program activities.
• Leading classroom activities in the absence of the teacher.
• Main focus on data driven results to improve student performance as relates to the specific goals and objective of the student.
Cardozo SHS, Washington DC
District of Columbia Public Schools
1200 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Special Education Teacher
2000 – 2010
• Developed and implemented strategies to meet the needs of each individual student.
• Instructed students in academic subjects according to school curriculum.
• Modifies and develops daily curriculum needed based on techniques required for individual learning styles and approved curriculum.
• Works with parents, administrators, school psychologists and other professionals to develop Individual Education Plans for each student.
• Completed report cards and progress reports on each student’s progress.
• Plans and supervises class projects, recreational activities, art activities and field trip
• Administers specialized testing as necessary.
• Attended professional meetings, educational conferences and training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence. Special Interest
ACTRESS - Career Profile
Performed in over 10 Productions in the Washington DC / Virginia area, 3+ years of various acting roles in theaters, passionate about acting and strong drive to succeed, with inherent talent to perform different types of character roles. Immediate value offered: Authentic and believable portraying all sorts of characters; Charismatic, energetic, upbeat and charming personality; Ability to dance and perform passionately in action scenes
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