Special Education Teacher
Resume:
MILES ANTONIE EDWARDS
ADDRESS: Home: EMAIL: **********@***.***
Southampton, Pa.18966
OBJECTIVE: To work as a Special Education Teacher
EDUCATION:
Immaculata University - 2004
Ed.D in Education, School of Education
Concentrations: Educational Leadership, Curriculum Development
Cheyney University - 1998
M.Ed. Educational Leadership
Concentrations: Special Education, Educational Leadership
Advisor: Dr. William Magill Ed.D
Antioch University – 1985
M. Ed. Special Education
Concentration: Special Education, Psychology
Advisor: Dr. Brian Gross, Ph.D
The Pennsylvania State University - 1983
B.A. in Speech Communication
DISSERTATION:
An Implementation of a Multicultural Curriculum using the Bank’s Model
Advisor: Sister Anne Marie Burton, IHM, Ed.D Professor, Education Department
Immaculata University
CERTIFICATIONS
Pennsylvania Elementary Principal Certificate
Pennsylvania Secondary Principal Certificate
Pennsylvania Special Education Certificate
Pennsylvania Highly Qualified in MY Math
New Jersey Principal Certificate
New Jersey Special Education Certificate
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Relevant Skills:
Outstanding communication and organizational skills
Strong academic background, deep knowledge of Pa. State Standards and skills in data analysis of student performance
Experience working in low income Title One Schools
Strong technology background that supports student performance and growth
Working knowledge of Microsoft Applications/and knowledge of Google Education Suite
Excellent time management, coordination and management skills
Experience in the implementation of recent laws pertaining to the LGBTQ student population
Working knowledge of safe physical management in crisis situations
Working knowledge of mental health and suicide prevention strategies
Experience in Special Education laws,Rules and Regulations and attention to details in keeping paperwork in compliance and meeting deadlines
Experience working with Autism Spectrum Population
Experience working with seriously emotionally disturbed children in open and closed unit of Devereux Foundation Mapleton Psychiatric Center
Experience in leading staff development on instructional and behavioral strategies to increase learning
Experience in the integration of culturally relevant teaching Knowledge of and experience with supervision and evaluation of professional and support staff
Ability to collaborate and work as a team in achieving goals and objectives
Training in Social Justice, Restorative Practices, Positive behavior support and interventions
Experience working with lawyers in Special Education legal cases
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Multicultural Curriculum
LGBTQ Education
Bullying prevention strategies
Public Education past, current and future
Charter Schools
TEACHING INTERESTS:
Best ways to educate Special Education Students in Public Schools
Qualitative Research on how to prepare all students for life after high school
Homelessness and poverty and its effects on student achievement
Curriculum Modification and Strategies to address the needs of all students
How to interpret and use data analysis to drive instruction
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
West Chester University – West Chester, PA
June 2006
Frederick Douglass Scholar Teacher
Taught a 3 credit graduate introduction to Special Education during the 2006 Summer II session.
Mastery Charter School,
Wister Elementary School
Building Substitute
December 2021-April 2022
School District of Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA
March 2010 Lead Teacher, Jones Middle School
September 2005 – February 2020
Senior Career Teacher
January 2001 – February 2020
Special Education Teacher
Taught 9th-10th grade Learning Support Algebra 1 and Geometry in a self-contained behavioral-oriented classroom using adaptive curriculum and behavior modification.
Work in conjunction with the child study team to determine specific learning problems, skills deficiencies, or social adjustment difficulties of students and initiates remediation program in these areas.
Served three years as lead teacher in the interviewing and selection process for site selection candidates at Jones Middle School.
Occasionally worked with Roster chair on Master class schedule and placement of substitute teachers
Served two years preparing disciplinary paperwork and representing Jones Middle School at Manifestation hearings
Prepared progress reports and IEP summary evaluations, administered pre-test and post-tests as appropriate and necessary.
Helped parents to understand the specific problems of educationally disabled students and the goals and operation of the program, apprising them of problems and progress.
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
Showalter Middle School – Chester, PA
September 2000 – December 2000
Assistant Principal
Assumed complete charge of the school in the absence of the Principal.
Shared with principal the task of supervision and formal evaluation of both new and experienced teachers.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued):
Showalter Middle School – Chester, PA
Assistant Principal
Assisted teachers in interpreting curriculum and adapting it to meet individual needs.
Cooperated in constant evaluation of curriculum.
Suggested needed improvements and measures to implement changes.
Supervision and observation of staff members in two buildings
Helped teachers use data driven analysis to improve instruction and learning
Served as LEA for IEP and ER reports
School District of Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA
September 1995 to June 2000
Special Education Teacher
Taught K – 8th grade emotionally disturbed students.
Served as study group leader when needed.
Worked closely with other teachers to help the students maintain satisfactory class work, homework, and behavior.
Established and maintained standards of individual student behavior in the classroom.
Gateway High School – The Devereux Foundation – Newtown Square, PA
February 1991 to June 1995
Behavior Classroom Teacher
Taught behavior-oriented classroom for emotionally disturbed children.
Served as senior residential counselor on unit.
Assisted the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Developed reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintained order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Willingboro Public School, Willingboro, NJ
March 1988 to February 1991
Special Education Teacher
Taught socially and emotionally disturbed children in a self-contained, behavior-oriented classroom.
Taught ecology and environmental science during recreational summer program in 1988.
Served as homebound instructor tutoring elementary and high school students.
Complied with district policies and administrative rules and directives.
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Manor High School, The Devereux Foundation - Devon, PA
July 1985 to March 1988
Behavior Classroom Teacher
Prepared lesson plans for socially and emotionally disturbed children.
Taught behavior oriented class.
Served as residential counselor and substitute teacher.
Coordinated independent study program for graduating senior in the summer of 1986.
REFERENCES:
Letters of reference are available upon request from:
1. Ernest Lowe, Principal (Retired)
Jones Middle School
Philadelphia Pa. 19134
**********@*******.***
2.Sister Anne Marie Burton, IHM, Ed.D
Professor, Education Department
Immaculata University
610-647-4400x3280 or *******@**********.***
3. Ms. Shawna Harvey, Math Teacher
George Washington High School
*******@*******.***
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