Case Manager Special Education

Henry O. Demby, Jr.

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Permanent Address:

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Apartment C-101

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

215-***-**** - Cellular/primary number

PROFILE

A highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated educator who wants all children

to be successful learners

Believe that all children bring individual contributions to the classroom

Committed to creating a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating and

encouraging to all students

Demonstrated ability to manage special needs children and keep them focused

and on task

Exceptional ability to establish a cooperative and professional relationship with

parents, administrators, outside agencies and colleagues

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Education December, 1985

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA

Dual Bachelor of Science degree in Education and Marketing – Concentration –

Business and Distributive Education

GPA: 3.2/4.0

Masters of Education (Alternative Education) December, 2008

Lock Haven University

EXPERIENCE

Transition / Assessment Coordinator – High Roads School of Philadelphia/Catapult Learning – 2017 to present

Manages transition and follow-up between school and LEA

Participates in transition meetings

Collaborates with students, families and special education teachers in developing a realistic and achievable post-secondary transition plans

Links students with post-secondary special support coordinators

Participates in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process as required

Facilitates the implementation of IEP program components relevant to transition planning, as well as, provides updates for IEP transition goals and objectives

Assist families, parents, and students to access transition services

Oversees maintenance of school attendance records and data

Facilitates meetings with students, parents and staff as attendance issues arises

Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings involving cooperation with other pupil personnel workers, school personnel, parents and community agencies

Maintains appropriate school records and provides written reports and communications

Participates as a resource person in in-service training and planning

Works in collaboration with the Social Services team

Case Manager/Resource SPED Teacher – World Communication Charter School – 2016- 2017

Conducted Push – in and pull out of 25 SPED students on a daily basis

Developed Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) for each student

Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans

Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students

Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student’s abilities

Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups and one-on-one

Implement IEP’s, assess students’ performance, and track their progress

Update IEP’s throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals

Discuss students’ progress with parents, teachers, counselors and administrators

Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade

Director of Student Services – Camelot Schools – 2011- 2015

•Provide in service trainings to teaching staff to include: classroom management, multiple teaching styles/methods, and cooperative learning strategies.

•Complete informal and formal teacher classroom observations.

•Promote pro-active relationships with Institutions of Higher Learning; creating a positive working partnership with local community colleges/universities, and creating a positive working partnership with vocational/technical institutions.

•Setting up SAT/ACT testing for all upperclassmen.

•Coordinate with SPED Director to acquire OVR services for SPED students.

•Ensuring that every senior has a post-secondary plan.

•Assisting students in filling out college, vocational and/or job applications.

•Assisting all seniors in filling out FASFA applications.

•Maintaining records of all senior post - secondary planning information.

Case Manager/Testing & Attendance Coordinator – Camelot Schools – 2013-2014

•Maintained a caseload of 200+ students on both the Middle and High School levels

•Handled all referrals regarding behavioral health services

•Referred families to the appropriate level of service and documented all activities

•Conducted and documented comprehensive intake; gathering supported and necessary documentation from other providers in a timely manner

•Scheduled families for evaluations to ensure all deadlines were met in a timely fashion

•Working closely with Clinical Care Mangers and Lead Clinicians to schedule and attend all meetings as deemed necessary for assigned caseload and completed all interagency documents as required.

•Prepared necessary materials to CBH and other private insurers for service approvals.

•Communicated closely with the various mental health providers

•Maintained accurate records of treatment and client records

•Responsible for all state and school district testing

•Responsible for maintaining accurate attendance records for all students

Lead Teacher/Teacher Coach – Camelot Schools of PA – 2004 - 2011

•Teaching American/World History, African – American History and Career Development on the High School level.

•Coaching and mentoring all staff members on the High School Level

•Maintaining accurate academic and attendance records

•Mentor and guide “at risk” students by providing support and encouragement

•Facilitate parent/student partnerships in learning by encouraging parent involvement and informing parents of the students current level of progress

•Bringing in outside agencies/organizations to speak to students regarding life choices, career goals and academic/ work ethic concerns

English / Language Arts Teacher – 5th Grade – KIPP Philadelphia Charter

2003-2004

•Teacher of English and Language Arts (ELA)

•Maintained accurate academic and attendance records

Educational Specialist – Wordsworth Human Services – 2001-2003

•Created and developed mentally appropriate lesson/unit plans for all students

•Writing IEP’s when deemed necessary by the School District of Philadelphia

•Testing all students to find appropriate educational levels and developed goals to mainstream them back into a “regular” school setting

•Liaison between Wordsworth Human Services/Wordsworth Academy and the School District of Philadelphia

•Working closely with Case Managers, Wrap-Around Specialists, and the Department of Human Services to insure that all needs were met for the child/client.

•Conducting home visits – meeting with parents, guardians and care-givers informing them of all resources available on the city, state and federal level.

4th Grade Lead Teacher/ Staff Recruiter – Renaissance Advantage Charter School 1999-200

•Teacher of 4th grade students using “DI” – Direct Instruction

•Coaching and mentoring of all teachers within grade group

•Recruited and hired teaching and administrative staff for Advantage Schools of Boston, Massachusetts

4th Grade Lead Teacher and PFT President – West Oak Lane Charter School – 1998-1999

•Teacher of 4th grade students in all academic subjects

•Coaching and mentoring of teachers and staff within grade group

•President of Philadelphia Federation of Teachers – Local 5056

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

•Member/mentor for Concerned Black Men of Philadelphia

•Member/mentor for Men United For a Better Philadelphia

•Volunteer with Mothers In Charge – Philadelphia Chapter

•Volunteer with the Mayors Commission on Literacy – Philadelphia, PA

•Chairman – West Oak Lane Charter School Discipline Committee 1998-1999

•President – Philadelphia Federation of Teachers – Local 5056- West Oak Lane Charter School – 1998-1999

•Chairman – Wordsworth Human Services Discipline Committee- 2001-2003

•Staff Recruiter – Advantage Schools, Boston, Massachusetts – 1999-2001

•Faculty Advisor – Student Council – Wordsworth Human Services- 2001-2003

•Member/Panelist – District Attorney’s Office – Philadelphia, PA – YOUTH AID PANEL – 2005 – Present

•Volunteer – CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocate – Philadelphia, PA – 2007 – Present

•CSAP Certification with the School District of Philadelphia – 2009

•Teacher of the Year – Camelot Schools of Pennsylvania - 2009-10

•Outstanding Manager Award – Camelot Schools – 2011 – 2012

•Board Member – BEBASHI – Transition to Hope, Philadelphia, PA

•Board Member – The RESPECT Alliance, Philadelphia, PA

•Board Member – EXIT – Us Re-entry Program, Philadelphia, PA

•Board Member – Peace and Love Organization – Philadelphia, PA

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