Dr. Israel Peniel, B.A., M.A., Ed.D.

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Valrico, Florida 33594

210-***-****

adieoe@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To apply my academic and professional work experiences in the field of higher education, research and administration with the versatility to provide special education services to various school districts.

Work Experience:

Texas A&M International University—Assistant Professor Professional Programs, Special Education, College of Education. 08/2010—5/2015

DeKalb County public Schools—Special Educator that worked with the general education teacher in the general classroom. 2016—2017.

Interrelated Special Education Teacher—Miller grove High School, Cross Keys High School

Dekalb County Public Schools Chamblee Middle Atlanta, GA 08/06- 08/2010 Subjects Co-Taught—Language Arts, Earth Science, Social Studies, and Math.

Facilities Manager for the 2006-2007 Varsity and Junior Varsity Basket Ball Teams for Girls and Boys Cross Keys High.

Head Track Coach for Girls 2006-2007. Assistant Varsity Football Coach 2007-2008.

Full-Time Substitute Teacher

Pittsburgh School District Pittsburgh School District

Pittsburgh, PA

11/04 – 06/06

Working as a full-time Substitute Teacher for the District of Pittsburgh Schools.

Assistant Professor

West Liberty State University

West Liberty, WV

8/03 - 5/04

Assistant Professor in the Department of Professional Education teaching Special Education Courses to prepare Student Teachers majoring in Special Education. Duties also include the supervision of student interns in the field gaining experience to teach after graduation. Also advising and counseling students in their course selection and loads.

CEO/President

ISPEN, Inc

Tampa, FL

4/94 - 8/03

Wise Up To Your Self Character Education & Musical Arts Program. Responsible for providing leadership, instructions and conducting research for this grant funded after-school program in collaboration with the Hillsborough County Public School District and the University of South Florida Upward Bound, the University of Tampa and College Reach Out Programs.

Special Educator

Dixie Hollins High School

St. Petersburg, Florida, FL

8/00 - 6/01

Taught basic skills math, career preparation and social studies/American Government; served as guest lecturer to special-needs students in support of school's character development efforts.pp

Special Educator

Re-Birth Academy Charter School

Tampa, Florida, FL

10/99 - 6/00

Entered nine-month agreement to provide Special Education Services and Kindergarten Instructions for first-year, inner-city charter school. Worked to establish discipline standard for students; assist other instructors and staff in providing counseling to youth exhibiting inappropriate behavior; incorporate character education lessons into general curriculum of kindergarten class; and served as music coordinator for school events.

Adjunct Professor

Hillsborough Community College

Plant City, Florida, FL

8/97 - 8/99

Instructor for Introduction to Education, Teaching Diverse Populations, and Prep-Reading Classes. Received outstanding evaluation from students and dean for each class.

Intern

Graduate Intern

Plant City, FL

6/99 - 9/99

Assist in pioneering the development of a One Stop Workforce Initiative Plan at the HCC Plant City Campus by conducting concept/origin research, studying other college models, and identifying local, county and state agencies to produce the best collaborative effort in meeting objectives of the Project.

Emotional Handicapped (EH) Teacher

Hillsborough County School District

Tampa, FL, FL

3/97 - 6/97

Edison Elementary School - Instructional teacher for 10 to 12 EH students of varying educational levels. This full time temporary position concluded at the end of the 1997 school term.

Specific Learning Disability (SLD) Teacher

Hillsborough County School District

Tampa, FL, FL

12/94 - 6/96

Cleveland and Palm River Elementary Schools - First year of work at Cleveland satisfied my internship required for the USF Masters Degree. At the conclusion of my internship, was offered another full time SLD Teaching position, providing services to both Cleveland and Palm River Elementary Schools. Maintained full time employment and full time student status until graduating from master's program.

Substitute High School Teacher

Hillsborough County Schools

Tampa, FL

1/79 - 6/98

Worked as a high school substitute teacher for various subjects. Also, helped as a football coach. Assigned to several locations, including King, Hillsborough and Jefferson High Schools.

Inclusionary Specialist August

Springfield School District

Holland, Ohio, OH

8/96 - 3/97

Springfield Middle School - Worked with General Educator and Special Educator to assure the orderly transition of the Severely Behavioral Handicapped (SBH) students into the mainstream classroom; volunteer coach for 7th Grade Football Team.

Behavioral Service Consultant

Southwestern Family Services

Pittsburgh, PA

10/05 – 07/06

Provided behavioral plans to children and families with special needs. Also provided mobile therapy to those families facing crisis and issues in their lives.

Brunswick Chevrolet Brunswick, Georgia 8/88 – 12/90

Car salesman/sold new and pre owned cars

Education

Doctor of Education (Child, Youth & Family Studies/Special Services/Exceptional Education.)

Nova Southeastern University

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

9/00

Doctorate of Education-Ed.D. -Applied Dissertation Topic: Reducing Inappropriate Behavior Among Youth and Encouraging Parent Participation in Character Educational Workshops.

Master of Arts (Special Education/Varying Exceptionalities)

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL

5/96

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

University of Tampa

Tampa, FL

5/77

Additional Info

Independent Professional Activities

Certified in Interrelated State of Georgia K-12.

Certified in Varying Exceptionalities State of Florida K-12.

Received Emergency Certification 12-01-04 to teach N-12 Special Education in State of Pennsylvania. Passed Praxis for the State of Pennsylvania 3-05-05--submitted documentation to Harrisburg, PA for issuance of Certificate in N-12 Special Education by the 1st of June 2005.

Certified in Varying Exceptionalities State of Pennsylvania K-12

Founder, CEO & President - ISPEN Education and Research, Inc.

1995 - Present: A nonprofit Florida Corporation with a mission to research and provide educational ways to reduce inappropriate and violent behavior among youth in the classroom and community.

Community & Research Work

January - April, 2001- Present: Ferrell Community School-Wise Up To Your Self - Character Education Development Classes through Spirituality. Weekly one-hour talks to young adults attending night school.

April - December 1999 City of Plant City Parks & Recreation Department - Martin Luther King Recreation Center. Bi-weekly after-school Character Education Program to elementary to high school age participants and quarterly Family Community Workshops in support of doctoral studies.

March - December 1998 Hillsborough Community College, Ybor Campus. Radio Host - HAWK Radio presents the ISPEN Discovery Hour. Weekly one-hour talk shows on issues of diversity, education, research and violence prevention among youth in the community and classroom.

Publications:

"Installing Procedural Guidelines for the Writer's Teaching Diverse Populations Class to Insure a Successful Job-shadowing Experience for Future Teachers", ERIC Clearinghouse on Educational Management - Teaching and Teacher Education, -College of Education University of Oregon, February 1999. Reducing Inappropriate Behavior among Youths at a Local High School in Laredo Texas through Character Educational Instruction. NTE Journal Volume 4, Number 2 Spring 2011.

"Reducing Inappropriate Behavior among Children and Youth in the Public Schools and Encouraging Parent Participation through Character Educational Workshops", Nova Southeastern University Resource Database, 2000.

References

Texas A&M International University

5201 University Boulevard

Laredo, TX 78041 Dr. Randel Brown., College of Education, Associate Professor, Department Chair

08/2110 to 2014, adieoe@r.postjobfree.com 956-***-****

Texas A&M International University

5201 University Boulevard

Laredo, TX 78041 Kilburn, John, Associate Vice President, adieoe@r.postjobfree.com, 326-3221

Texas A&M International University

5201 University Boulevard1 956-***-****

Laredo, TX 78041 Dr. Raphael Romo

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