Teresa A. Whelley, Ed. D.

*** *. ****** ****** ******, NY 315-6983

ad44sw@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifying Abilities & Significant Accomplishments

Educator with instructional experience ranging from elementary school to postsecondary education.

Researched Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities overseeing seven sites nationally.

Demonstrated skills in performing on-going program analysis to determine effectiveness and outcome performance for submission to National management for quarterly and annual reporting.

Conducted webinar training in addition to teaching and on-line undergraduate courses.

Proficient public speaker with extensive experience as a guest lecturer and presenter at educational and disability conferences, community forums and public policy hearings.

Education / Teaching Certifications

Vanderbilt University – Peabody College, Nashville, TN

Education Doctorate – Policy Development and Program Evaluation

State University of New York at Oswego, Oswego, NY

Master of Science – Educational Foundations / Bachelor of Arts – Elementary Education

New York State Department of Education – Permanent Certification

Elementary Education K – 6 / Secondary Social Science 7 – 12

New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities –Certified as Support Broker

June 2019

Tennessee Department of Education – Provisional Certification

Special Education N – 12, Generalist

Community Contributions and Professional Affiliations

Onondaga Community Living- Board Member, Syracuse NY 2012- 2014

Hawai’i Centers for Independent Living – Legislative Committee, Honolulu, HI 2003 – 2008

Consortium Chair / Chair of Deinstitutionalization Sub-Committee

Office of Disability Employment Policy – Advisory Board Member, Washington, DC 2002 – 2003

Center on Disability Studies – Faculty Senate, Honolulu, HI 2000 – 2003

Hawai’i State Council on Developmental Disability, Honolulu HI 2000 – 2001

Education and Employment Committee Member

Mid-South Arc – Advocacy Committee Member, Memphis, TN 1997 – 2000

New England TASH – Board Member, Auburn, MA 1992 – 1995

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Professional Highlights

Fiscal Intermediary, Oswego County Opportunities, Participated in individual planning process for individuals in self-determination service. Fulton, NY Winter 23-24

Adjunct Instructor, Department of Curriculum, and Instruction. SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY

Taught Introduction to Special Education to general education majors. Spring 2023

Grant Writer Catholic Charities of Oswego Co., Fulton, NY July 2022

Researched funding sources for the agency. Participated in Program Development meetings. February 2023

Peer Generalist – Step by Step Wellness Program, Catholic Charities of Oswego County,

Fulton, NY

-Provided support to individuals with mental illness in a day program 2012

Support Staff – Community Options, East Syracuse, NY 2012

-Supported individuals with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries within a residential setting.

Staff Aide – Baldwinsville YMCA, Baldwinsville, NY 2011

-Provided supervision and support of school-aged children while encouraging their participation and cooperation

to engage with others in recreational and educational activities in an after school program.

Elementary School Teacher (Contract) – Island of Oahu, Oahu, HI 2008 – 2009

Program Director (Contract) – Hawaii State Department of Education, Waipahu, HI 2006 – 2007

-Designed and implemented program for students with disabilities transitioning from high school to a college level setting.

-Half time employee, 20 hours per week.

Evaluator – Center on Disability Studies of the University of Hawai`i at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 2004 -2006

-C- Pass Project, Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawai’i. Designed the measures of evaluation relevant to the

Hawaii Systems “Change for Community Living: Community Personal Assistance Services and Supports Project”

Half time employee, 20 hours per week.

Employment Analyst – Department of Labor/Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Council

-Produced the Legislative Report to the Governor regarding the status of employment in Hawaii. Honolulu, HI 2005

-Full time employee, 37.5 hours per week.

Researcher – Honolulu Community Action Program, Honolulu, HI 2004 – 2005

-Conducted community based needs assessment and identified targeted areas of interest.

-Researched grants and funding sources.

-Full time employee, 37.5\ hours per week.

Asst. Professor/Research Coordinator, Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawai i at Manoa

- Conducted Webinars for other University Honolulu, HI 2000 – 2004

-Produced 24 studies in the area of post-secondary education and disabilities.

-Collected data from 7 implementation sites and compiled results for reporting to The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).

-Full time employee, 40 + hours per week.

Special Education Teacher – Kingsbury High School, Memphis City District, Memphis, TN 1998 – 2000

-Taught students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a self-contained classroom.

Adjunct Professor – University of Memphis, College of Education, Memphis, TN 1997 – 1998

-Taught Graduate and Undergraduate Courses in both the Department of Education and Department of Leadership.

Medicaid Coordinator/ Children’s Program 1996-1997

Office of Community Service, Knoxville TN

Provided case management and support to children at risk of institutionalization in East Tennessee.

Built teams of family, community members, clinical staff and school personnel to support the child and family.

Adjunct Instructor / Tech Prep Coordinator for Students with Disabilities 1992 – 1995

New Hampshire Technical College, Manchester, NH

-Provided instruction for students and employees of the Department of Social Services focusing on the core values, knowledge and skills needed to be effective in the provision of community-based support.

-Students developed skills and competencies in interviewing, counseling, and case management and the ability to link individuals with needed community resources and services.

Service Coordinator 1986-1990 -Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation, Harbor Area office, Boston MA.

Coordinated the deinstitutionalization of people and their reintegration into Community Living.

Wrote over 200 ISP.s

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