Rhonda L. Long

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Oakland, CA. *4602

Phone: 510-***-****

Email:ad24o9@r.postjobfree.com

Educational Philosophy

As Professionals in Academia, I believe in transparency to make effective changes in education reform to support students, teachers, educational professionals, parents and community. Leadership and stakeholders in the community have a responsibility to maintain accessibility to a variety of curriculum and resources to support the development of adult and youth learners. In shared decision making agencies and facilities includes school safety, restorative justice, social emotional supports and academic intervention. Problem sloving includes appropriate interpretation and implementation of state and federal policies and procedures, in laws to regulate at all levels of the oranization best policy for stategic planning and vision. Providing collaborative, communication, and mediation to support administration, students, fellow professionals and parents is inclusive of all stake holders. Mentorships using equitable coaching lens to dismantle systemic racism and create an inclusive community of belonging for all. Overseeing, development and maintenance of Professional Learning Community is essential in ongoing learning for youth and adults. Working with stakeholders and other executive leadership involves taking responsibility for interpretation and implementation of policies, procedures all levels of the organization ensuring compliance. Maintaining a highly successful design in access to a variety of curriculum resources and supports to develop intervention framework for instruction focusing on student strengths builds belonging and a sense of purpose needed in society in order to compete in a global market.

Career Skills

● Communication: At ease with leading, able to clearly and effectively share information and vision of organization

● Analytical Strength: successful at rigorously reviewing and implementing data to inform strategy and decision making including budgetary, financial management.

● Community and Cultural Engagement Professionals/Student/Community Associations

● Operational Leadership: Success as an inclusive leader. Ability to establish credibility and efferice working relationships. Ability to exercise judment, discretion and initiative in managing conflict resolution and decision making resolution.

● Relationship Skills: Interpersonal negotiation and plitical acumemt with the ability to cultifate strong collaborative relationships. Knowledge of protocol and handling sensitive topicswith members of academic. business and the public.

● Institutional Affinity: Knowledge of policy development and process in academia and able to manuever its complexity. Understanding and appreciation for regulatory compliance. Ability to foster collaborative and inclusive environment that is respetu of people amd encourages diversity.

● Flexibility: Energy, resilience and good sense or humor. Ability to commit to flexible scheduling and travel.

Experience

High School Special Education Teacher Dept. Chair

San Lorenzo Unified School Disrict June 2016- June 2023 San Lorenzo,CA

● Provide ongoing support in department transparency of special services programing, reporting, instructional standards, curriculum design and implementation to ensure alignment with district and state standards.Responsible for individual case management of student IEP, Academic and Behaior Achievement and Analysis. Provision of IEP supports andallocation of resources and budgetary expenditures..

● Master Scheduling: Collaboration with site teachers, administration, and counseling recommendations to ensure equitable inclusive access for all students in regards to Master Schedule Planning and Implentation in accordance with regulatory budgeting and IEP compliance procedures and protocols. .

● Coaching Lenses: Utilizing lenses to analyze root causes of complex situations. Collaborative planning and implementation of most effective strategies and actions needed to improve system dynamics for adult learning and change management thinking of systemic oppressions.

● Restorative Practices: Strengthening relationships between individuals as well as social connection withing the community. Building healthier commuiites, incresing capacity to repair harm and restore relationships.

● Brief Intervention: Working with students using techniques to initiate change in unhealthy or risky behaviors such as smoking and misuse of drugs and alcohol. Team building and intervention screening to quickly assess substance use and develop appropriate levels of teamtent to support students. High School Special Education Teacher

West Contra Costa Unified School District June 2014-June2016 Richmond, CA

● Fostered a sheltered instruction approach in classroom activities to engage students

● Provided direct support in special education and general education resource services to students, teachers and parents

● Assess and administer services of individual student IEPS and supports to schedule and coordinate district and state assessment protocols.

● Manage strategic currculum developmetn ins support academic achievement in Reading, Writing, Vocabulary in Mathematics, English, Social Studies and Sciences.

● Involved in planning and organizing of school activities including Testing, Open House, Extra Curricular Activities and Graduation Ceremonies. High School Special Education Teacher

Alameda Unified School District August 2013-June 2014 Alameda, CA

● Collaborated with teachers, parents, and other professionals in evaluating and monitoring student progress, transition planning, and implementation of IEP goals and objective

● Implemented instruction for individuals or groups for the purpose of meeting IEP learning goals and district/state benchmark standards

● Provided development and facilitation of student instruction through the implementation of intervention strategies and curriculum design

● Involved in the interviewing and hiring of para-professional/classroom aids Middle/High School Special Education Teacher

Springfield District 186 September 2005-August 2013 Springfield, IL

● Worked with parents, teachers and students to develop and maintain individual education plans

● Utilized and administered curriculum plans, and intervention strategies to aid in successful achievement of academic standards

● Managed yearly state assessment, triennial assessment of academic achievement, and secondary transition planning requirements

Department Chair

Springfield District 186 September 2007-September 2008 Springfield, IL

● Facilitated the implementation of district wide improvement plans

● Participated in an Instructional Leadership Team in the development of site curriculum programming

● Responsible for interviewing and hiring qualified special education teachers

● Organized and led department meetings that focused on highlighting organizational goals, action items, and problem areas

● Managed budget and allocation of funding for department needs Therapeutic Day School Teacher/Paraprofessional

Sangamon Area Special Education District September 1998-August 2005 Springfield, IL

● Managed instruction and behaviors in classroom and community settings

● Worked with special needs students across a range of disabilities to encourage successful transitions into community settings

● Utilized specialized training for aggression replacement, crisis intervention, and direct instruction curriculum

● Responsible for case management of students which includes assessment of academic and behavioral advancement

McDonald’s Franchise Store Manager

McGraw Enterprises November 1995-September 1998 Springfield, IL

● Responsible for supervising, hiring, and scheduling a staff of 30+ employees

● Participated in recruiting, employee development, and training for new hires

● Managed and organized store resources which entailed bookkeeping/record management, cash flow projections, and product inventory Youth Development Worker

Hope School June 1995-November 1995 Springfield, IL

● Responsible for monitoring children ages 7-12 years within a residential facility

● Managed a caseload of individuals through the daily monitoring of hygiene maintenance, dietary, and medicinal needs

● Led residents in developmental programming including occupational activities that enhanced integration into communities

Education

Certification ESL (2015)

University of California Riverside

Masters Educational Leadership (2008)

University of Illinois at Springfield- Springfield, IL Special Education Certification (2003)

Eastern Illinois University – Charleston, IL

Bachelor of Arts, English (2000)

University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, IL

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