Education Teacher
Resume:
DeShawne Blocker
Augusta, GA **909
Email: admmqj@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER GOAL To obtain a position combining my administrative and educational skills to assist students in achieving higher results.
EDUCATION East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
B. S. in Public Health Education, May 1996
University of North Carolina @ Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Certification: Special Education/Learning Disabilities
Completed: 18 credit hours of 24-hour curriculum.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2017-present Adult Education Instructor
GED Teacher
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
Establish clear objectives for all lessons/units, and communicate those objectives to students
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
Provide information, guidance, and preparation for the General Equivalency Diploma(GED) exam
Assign and grade classwork and homework
Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
Conduct Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes with students as appropriate to their education level/abilities
Adapt instruction based on assessment data
Teach basic math, science, social studies, reading, language arts, and soft skills to students
2013- 2017 Department of Juvenile Justice, Augusta, GA
Activity Therapist
Conduct activity therapy sessions for troubled youth
Attend Transition Team Meeting for youth preparation for leased to community
Secure safe practices on the facility during working hours
Conduct groups as scheduled which reflect adequate preparation
Demonstrate ability to assess for potential self- harm/suicide and danger to others
Completes progress notes and treatment plans according to policy
Monitors physical activity level assigned to youth and maintains the safest environment possible during activity groups
Leads additional groups as needed on assigned units as requested
Completes required documentation on youth which includes assessments and progress notes
Leads activity therapy and/or physical education activities Encourages youths with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting life skills and leisure activities, such as sports, games, music, arts and crafts
Ability to confer with treatment team and counselors for group scheduling and program planning
Obtains information from medical records, medical staff and the youths themselves to assess youth's capabilities, needs and interests
Plans, organizes, directs and participates in treatment programs and activities to facilitate youth rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community and prevent further medical problems
Monitors use of equipment and supplies
2008- 2013 EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Johnson City, TN
Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Recruiting Coordinator
Assisting the Head Women's Basketball Coach in providing leadership and management of the Women's Basketball program
Help lead the team to 23-8 Atlantic Sun Regular Season record including a perfect 11-0 home record, Atlantic Sun tournament champions, and NCAA appearance
Help lead the team to 21-12 Atlantic Sun Regular Season record including Atlantic Sun tournament champions and NCAA appearance
Primary accountability is the following: supervision of assistant coaches, coordination of recruitment activities, development of practice plan and development of players/skill workouts, coordination of offense, development of post players, development of the practice calendar, liaison to the Athletic Trainer, and coordination of team travel
Ensuring the team's compliance with NCAA rules and regulations and with University policies, procedures and budgetary constraints
Performing coaching duties pertinent to operations of the basketball program
Basketball program liaison with Financial Aid department
Basketball program liaison with housing office
Coordinate and implement all recruiting efforts and activities
Compile recruiting list from coaches, service, etc…
Academic and personal counseling of position players
Serves as departmental liaison with Sports Information operation and staff Recruit local and national high school and junior college players Perform public relations work
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor
2006-2008 EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Johnson City, TN
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach; Recruiting Coordinator
Aide in a 20-12 Overall Regular Season; 14-4 conference record including 2007 WNIT appearance
Assist in recruiting players throughout the southeastern region of the United States
Coach post players with offensive and defensive moves
Aide with evaluating opponent tapes to develop a game plan for players in game situations
Responsible for community service and getting the team involved in volunteering their time
Contribute ideas to academic educational advisor of an educational plan for our student-athletes as it relates to study hall
Assist with designing specific plays as it relate to game situation
Support the head coach and team with developing a good basketball camp for young basketball campers
Help with administrative duties of the basketball team
2005-2006 WAKULLA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL, CRAWFORDVILLE, FL
SPECIAL EDUCATOR
Conducted training sessions for all middle school teachers to improve their classroom and organization skills
Taught and assessed all middle school teachers on curriculum development, classroom control and required credits as it applied to the student population
Organized and executed all Individual Education Plans for the entire middle school population
Maintained accurate records to document student performance
Active liaison between parent and school on student performance
Followed a plan for professional development and actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally
Head Boy’s Basketball Coach
2003-2005 The Cottage School Private Roswell, GA
HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
Responsible for conducting training sessions for all high school teachers to improve their classroom and organization skills
Taught and assessed all high school teachers on curriculum development, classroom control and required credits as it applied to the student population
Organized and executed all Individual Education Plans for the entire High school population.
Collaborated short-term and long-term post secondary plans for students with the counseling department
Scheduled IEP meetings with teachers, students and families
Head Girl’s Basketball Coach; Assistant Boy’s Basketball Coach
Maintained accurate records to document student performance
Active liaison between parent and school on student performance
Linked instructional activities to prior learning
Made sure the assignments were clear
Professional development and actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally
2002 – 2003 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM COLLEGE PARK, GA
Created instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners
Taught teachers on technological use, classroom instruction and IEP planning and facilitation.
Ensured that Individual Education Plans/Goals are followed per Georgia Department of Education compliance guidelines
Analyzed the classroom environment and instructed teachers on how to make adjustments to support learning
Provided instructional plans that are compatible with school and district curricular goals and with the diverse needs of students
Linked instructional activities to prior learning
Made sure the assignments were clear
Used Modular Scheduling System, Grade Quick and Microsoft Access to support instruction
Training teachers on how to apply and use technology in the classroom
1994 – 1997
INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM, (ALMLIEST) WELS, AUSTRIA
INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM, (ESPOO TEAM)
ESPOO, FINLAND
INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM (ALMLIEST)
WELS, AUSTRIA
INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM (SANDRA)
CANARY ISLAND, SPAIN
ACTIVITIES
8/92 - 3/95 East Tennessee State University Women’s Basketball Team
Team Captain 1994 and 1995 seasons
1992-1993 East Tennessee State University Minority Affairs
ACHIEVEMENTS Hall of Fame East Tennessee State University PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER
MEMBER OF ALL- STAR FINNISH LEAGUE
MEMBER OF ALL- STAR SPANISH LEAGUE
HONORABLE MENTION ALL-AMERICAN-BASKETBALL TIMES –1994
SOUTHERN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE YEAR-1993,
1995
SOUTHERN CONFERENCE ALL CONFERENCE TEAM-1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
SOUTHERN CONFERENCE FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR- 1992
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