Residential Advisor Special Education
Resume:
IVA G. WALTON
**** **** ********* **********, ** 23805 Home: 804-***-**** Cell: 804-***-**** Email: **********@*******.*** **********@*****.*** SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
● Over 26 years of teaching experience in the public school system.
● Experienced in counseling and teaching students with disabilities.
● Experienced in mentoring teachers new to education and/or new to school system (with previous teaching experience)
● Experienced Homebound Instructor
● Licensed Cosmetologist/Educator
● Licensed to administer medications to highly functional mentally retarded residents (State of Pennsylvania)
● Endorsed in Special Education, Emotionally Disabled, Vocational Special Needs, Learning Disability
● Experienced in Executive Management and Supervision (clients and personnel) Event Worker 2014-2018
Matoaca High School Part-Time
● Helped prepare venues for occasions such as concerts, sporting events, plays, trade shows or other types of live events. Worked in a variety of positions such as concession, ushers, ticket-takers or security personnel.
Alternative Attendance 2014-2018
Matoaca High School Part-Time
● Assist with individual absences, and attendance policies that provides strategies for monitoring potential or existing cases of chronic absenteeism. At the beginning of each school year, review the previous year's attendance data to see which students were chronically absent in the past. After School Security 2013-2018
Matoaca High School Part-Time
● Secure all entrances and exit to the building after school. Assists and monitor after school activities when appropriate. Work directly with site coordinator and building principals to ensure all safety and security protocols are being followed by all staff and guests entering building after school hours. Serves as a role model to students, especially in terms of appropriate attitudes and respect. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
In-Home Counselor 2013-2015
Creative Family Solutions Inc. /ResCare
Richmond, VA
● Responsible for providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and senior citizens in privately-held homes and as a foster care provider. Provided education, vocational training and job placement to all ages and skill levels. Arranged for experiences that allowed for smooth transitions to the community fostering growth and independence
● Responsible for the grooming of the deceased for family and public viewing
(manicure, hair styling, make-up application, etc.). Iva Walton Resume Page 1
DESAIROLOGIST (VOLUNTEER)
William N. Bland & Son Funeral Establishment
Petersburg, VA
2000-Present
Provided instruction in all academic subjects.
Implemented assignments per regular education teacher’s instruction.
Taught new developmental aides skills in the areas of cosmetology, grooming, basic living skills, and the daily care of mentally retarded residents.
Taught personal hygiene, cleanliness, and proper procedures on sanitizing implements and equipment.
Provided services to residents (i.e. shampooing, haircuts and styling).
Supervised incarcerated juveniles (12-18 years) with criminal records or who were scheduled to be tried by the judicial system.
Transferred truants to special shelters pending the outcome of their judicial hearings. Iva Walton Resume Page 2
Responsible for reporting to a designated area to provide instruction to students not attending day school.
Teach regular and special education students.
Serves as Teacher for the following areas:
o Emotional Disabilities
o Learning Disabilities
o Transition to Employability Skills
o Collaborative/Co-Taught Classes
o Other Health Impaired (OHI)
o Autism
o Mildly Intelligently Disabled
Teach students with disabilities and self-contained how to overcome their handicaps.
Provide opportunities for students with disabilities to develop skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Petersburg Public Schools
Petersburg, VA
1990-1993
HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTOR
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Chesterfield, VA
2001-Present
CASE MANAGER /TEACHER
Special Education Department
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Matoaca High School
Chesterfield, VA
1993-Present
COSMETOLOGIST
Pre-Vocational Unit
Southside Virginia Training Center
Petersburg, VA
1988-1992
RELIEF DETENTION SPECIALIST
Crater Juvenile Detention Home
Disputanta, VA
1987-1992
MEDICAL RESIDENTIAL ADVISOR
Community Living Arrangements
Philadelphia, PA
1986-1987
Administered medicines to highly functional retarded clients.
Arranged medical appointments for four appointment complexes.
Provided hair care services to a large customer base.
Executed general clerical office assignments for city councilmen and politicians.
Greeted visitors and provided outstanding customer service.
Maintained appointment calendar.
Conducted file retrieval processes.
Bachelor of Science, Vocational Industrial Education, 1986 Concentration In Cosmetology
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
*Endorsements (1994-1995)
Special Education
● Emotionally Disabled
● Vocational Special Needs
● Learning Disability
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
Iva Walton Resume Page 3
COSMETOLOGIST
Doll-Vella Beauty Salon
Petersburg, VA
1981-1983
SECRETARY
North City Congress
Philadelphia, PA
1988-1992
EDUCATION
Master of Education, Industrial Education, 1993
Minor In Counseling
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
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