Assistant Special Education

Location:

Akron, OH

Posted:

August 11, 2020

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Sheldon C. Smith

To: Whom it may concern

From Sheldon C. Smith

Re: Cover Letter and Resume

Date: July, 2020

With the enclosed resume, I would like to make you aware of my extensive background as an experienced educator who’s highly developed supervisory, administrative, and communication skills have been proven in a solid track record of twenty-seven years in education and instructional leadership. My ability to multi-task, manage and communicate effectively learned from managing a classroom would also make you a good manager or project leader. . My communication, people-centric nature, and eagerness to please have afforded me excellent critical thinking skills.

I worked with the building leadership to analyze data to make informed decisions. These skills have helped me in regard to supervising various education programs. In k-12education, the focus has been to better address the needs of our students in the lowest twenty percent achievement. With this in mind, I implemented programs that helped address the needs of our students in the lowest 20% of achievement. I facilitated a number of programs to address the needs of at-risk students. I implemented a research-based check in check out self-monitoring system that assisted students in taking ownership of their learning. Students that participated in this program have showed significant improvement in their behavior and grades. I also developed the Young Men of Promise Leadership program. With the assistance of community members and consultants from The Ohio State University, this program exposed students to goal setting, college preparation, and helped them recognize the importance of leadership. I recently spearheaded a mentoring program through my fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, for high school males. The Omega Gents mentoring program has received national attentionand a $ 5000 stipend to continue the program.

As an educator, I work hard to encourage my students to become active participants in their own education. It is essential that staff make sure that students have a clear understanding of the learning target and task requirements within each lesson. Encouraging teachers to have tasks reflect higher order thinking and student inquiry. I believe we all learn best when we are involved in the learning process. I believe student and teacher success is accomplished using a Learning Community framework. This model focuses on shared mission, vision, values, and goals with a focus of collaboration.

My personal definition of education is being committed to apply the knowledge learned to one's life through encouragement in challenging students and staff to reach their full potential. As a lifelong educator, I want to pass on to my personal knowledge and experience in which can help guide their learning in independent thinking and good decision making. Students and staff will see from me a commitment to excellence and the skills as an honest and direct communicator. I aspire to establish a culture conducive to learning and socialization. I seek to promote staff professional growth and development, as well as teamwork and cooperation. I coordinate my efforts with those of parents and family members to essure students remain disciplined and focused, and receive appropriate attention to meet their needs. I am excited to contribute my strengths and proficiency in customer service toward your team efforts. As an extroverted and personable communicator with a proven track record, my focus on building strong professional relationships has been a valuable asset throughout my career.

I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you in person so we can further discuss in detail how my diverse skills and experience will allow me to be an assett to your team.

Sheldon C. Smith

4139 Quentin Blvd, Apt. 305 Columbus, Ohio, 44320

Cell Phone: 216-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Summary

Highly skilled and motivated educator aspiring to be a. part of a higher education or corporate setting. Experienced in the leadership field, focused on promoting and supporting a positive climate and culture to maximize success.

Core Qualifications

Teaming and staff collaboration

Strong written and Verbal Communication skills

Lesson development and Student Motivation

Crisis Intervention

Data Assessment and Action Planning

Program Development and Implementation

Education

Walden University Doctoral Candidate, Education policy, Leadership 2016-present

And Management

Cleveland State University Superintendent License K-12 1993-1998

Special Education Certificate

Clark Atlanta University MBA Concentration in Marketing Atlanta, GA 1989-1991

Morehouse College B.A. Business and Communication Atlanta, GA 1984-1988

Poque Fellowship The Richard W. Institute for Educational 2003-2004

Leadership & Management sponsored by Harvard University

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Member International African American Greek Letter Service Organization

1991-Present

Experience

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Coordinator, Omega Gents Mentoring Program 2016-Present

Implemented mentoring program designed to teach and encourage middle school and high school African American males to achieve their life goals.

Intervention Specialist Eastland Performance Academy Columbus, Ohio

January 2019-January 2020

Implemented Individual Education Plans to address the needs of our Special need’s population

Collaborated with teachers and other parties to share subject matter

Maintained lesson plans, and records of student performance

Assistant Principal Columbus Scioto Columbus City Schools

June 2015-October 2018

Implemented programs to address the needs of our Special need’s population

Assists in the orientation of new staff members to the teaching environment at the middle school, especially as it relates to the area of students, personnel policy and procedures and general building practices.

Assisted with scheduling and analysis of student performance data

Assistant Principal Northland High School Columbus City Schools

2015-2016

Assists in the role of instructional leader to promote student behavior that is supportive, and conducive, to the implementation of the school’s instructional programs and goals.

Assists in the selection, training and implementation of District standards and initiatives.

Promotes good school-parent relationships when discussing specific student problems with parents. Assists in organizing parent conferences, back-to-school nights and other times when staff is available to parents to discuss their child’s learning and behavior

Assistant Principal Columbus Global Academy Columbus City Schools

2014-2015

Implemented programs to assist ESL learners

Assisted in the coordination of school-wide ESL curriculum and programs

Assisted with the implementation the Ohio Improvement plan

Developed School-wide Discipline plan for ESL population

Assistant Principal Dominion Middle School Columbus City Schools

2012 -2014

Implemented programs to address the needs of our Lowest 20% performing students

Assisted in the coordination of school-wide Student Data notebook Implementation

Assisted in the implementation of the Ron Clark “House System” that decreased discipline incident rate by 60%

Assisted with the implementation the Ohio Improvement and Focus Plan

Developed School-wide Discipline plan

Summer Youth Coordinator The Ohio State University Summer 2013

Facilitated the coordination of the Summer Youth Program

Monitored instruction of Summer Youth Project in which High School students worked on a city-wide improvement program for the near east side of Columbus.

Principal Adams Middle School, Sandusky City Schools 2010-2012

Helped move School from Academic Emergency status to Continuous Improvement

Led a team to create programs aligned with the Response to Intervention model

Developed a Youth of Promise leadership development program for “at risk” youth

Facilitated curriculum development

Implemented master schedule that focused on teaming

Monitored instruction

Implemented Math and Literacy block to improve student achievement

Principal Monticello Middle School CH-UH School District 2007-2010

Developed Reading and Math AM intervention program to increases performance in Reading and Math proficiency

Facilitated the One to One Apple Mac Laptop Technology Initiative

Spearheaded two-year ARRA Technology and Professional development grant (250,000)

Principal Charles W. Eliot Middle and K-8 School 2003-2007

Cleveland Municipal School District

Developed Reading and Math program to increases performance in Reading and Math proficiency

Increased Math Proficiency scores by 53%

Increased Reading Proficiency scores by 20%

implemented 2 year EETT Grant for school-wide technology computer lab ($200, 000)

Principal Case Elementary Cleveland Municipal School District 2002-2003

Implemented “Differentiated Instruction” to increase performance in Reading and Math proficiency

Created tutoring Program to assist targeted groups in Reading.

Principal Collinwood Compu-Tech Magnet Middle School 2001- 2002

Cleveland Municipal School District

Developed curriculum plan to increase student achievement and Proficiency Scores school-wide.

Created tutoring Program to assist targeted groups in Reading

Established New Computer Proficiency lab to increases performance in Reading and Math

Created tutoring Program to assist targeted groups in Reading

Established New Computer Proficiency lab to increases performance in Reading and Math

Assistant Principal Patrick Henry Middle School 1998-2000 Cleveland Municipal School District

Assisted in the planning and implementation of sustained school improvement efforts.

Implemented school wide data driven instructional plan to increase student performance

Developed “Scared Straight” Anti Violence Program to rid the school of Gang activity

Facilitated “Rites of Passage” program for male students

Teacher Audubon Middle School 1995-1998

Work with students individually and in groups to promote full academic functioning

Designed specialized program of Computer Applications that enabled students to improve literacy, and gain knowledge and independence by researching community resources

Integrated interactive technology into classroom

Dorm Director Morris Brown College 1991-1993

Supervise and performed administrative duties of the residence hall and student life.

Maintained accountability for funds allocated by the Associate Director for hall programming, staff appreciation, student hourly employees, and office supplies

Created an academic environment conducive to living-learning and scholarly pursuits (such as academic specialty housing, faculty interaction, and student success programming

References

Norbert Tate. Principal Eastland Performance Academies

2220 South Hamilton Drive

Columbus, 43232

614-***-****

Tei Street

The Ohio State University Motivational Speaker The Ohio State University

614-***-****

Dottie Flanagan Principal Columbus City Schools

330 E. Dominion Blvd

Columbus,

614-***-****