Dr. Jane R. Adams, NBCT
Gainesville, Georgia 30507
Cell: 706-***-****
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Education:
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, University of Georgia, 2004
Concentrations: Special Education, Teacher Induction, Teacher Training and Evaluation
Dissertation: The Perspectives of beginning Special Education Teachers Regarding Their
Preparation and Induction Experiences
Ed.S., Educational Leadership, University of Georgia, 2003
Concentrations: Teacher Training, Teacher Induction and Student Teaching Evaluation
Thesis: Data Collection to Assess Special Education Teacher Proficiency
M. Ed., Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, University of Georgia, 1986
Concentrations: Behavioral Therapy, Developmental Therapy, Classroom Management,
Behavioral Data Collection
Thesis: Developmental Therapy in the Psychoeducational Classroom
BS. Ed., Mental Retardation, University of Georgia, 1983
Classroom and Leadership Experience:
Riverside Military Academy, Gainesville, Ga:
Success Center Director, Learning Specialist, Testing Coordinator, Accommodations Coordinator, Private Tutoring Coordinator, Grades 7-12
2014- Present
Rabun County Board of Education: Rabun County High School, Tiger, Ga.
Self-Contained MID Teacher, Interrelated Resource Teacher, Special Education Co-Teacher in Math, Science, English, and Social Studies, Moderate/ Severe/ Profound Intellectual Disabilities Teacher, Grades 9-12
2001-2014
Hall County Board of Education: East Hall High and Middle Schools, Gainesville, Ga
Community-Based Instruction Program Coordinator, Moderate/Severe/Profound Intellectual
Disabilities Teacher, Middle School Special Education Department Head1992-2001
Pioneer Resa: Alpine Psychoeducational Center, Gainesville, Ga.
Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Lead Teacher/ Therapist Grades Pre-K through 12th
1987-1992
Georgia Department of Human Resources: Georgia Retardation Center, Athens, Ga.
Behavior Specialist, Governor’s Honors Intern, Paraprofessional, Lead Teacher Severe/ Profound Intellectual Disabilities, Dorm Supervisor, Healthcare Technician
1982-1990
Walton County Board of Education: Monroe Elementary School, Monroe, Ga.
Mild Intellectual Disabilities Teacher, Grades 3-6
1983-1986
Research Skills:
Extensive data collection and behavioral analysis experience
Skills in testing administration, interpretation, and scoring
Wide range of knowledge regarding various disabilities and their impact on classroom learning.
Behavior Specialist/ writing Behavior Management Plans
Development of teacher assessment tools to measure teacher effectiveness
Gifted research and endorsement
Awards and Honors:
Pi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
Alpha Delta Kappa Educational Sorority
National Board Certification
Skills and Qualifications:
Certified Inset Training
National Board Certification in Intellectual Disabilities
T-7 Georgia Certification in Leadership and Special education Grades K-12
Highly Qualified in various subject areas per Praxis
Gifted Certified
Student Teaching Supervisor: Brenau, Georgia Southern University, University of Georgia
Reading Endorsement Coursework
Technical Writing Skills
Skilled in parent/ teacher communication
33 years of teaching in Public School across numerous disability areas and different types of services and classrooms and SAIS
11 years as a Learning Center Director/Learning Specialist
Behavioral Analysis and Reporting