Pamela Palmer

Smyrna, GA ***** 404-***-**** aduq8t@r.postjobfree.com

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR

Experienced Special Education Teacher with excellent communication and coordination skills demonstrated by over 10 years of experience working with individuals with ADD, ADHD, MID, MOD, EBD, OHI, ESOL and ASD. Caring and professional with tireless commitment to assisting students/clients in developing skills and behaviors that improve overall wellbeing.

CORE STRENGTHS

Certified Teacher Google Certified Educator Solid Case Management

CAREER SUMMARY

Veritas Collaborative – Dunwoody, GA 2021 - Present

Education Coordinator

Ensure hospital homebound services for a caseload of 20 patients.

Collaborate with public and private schools to ensure students receive the appropriate services.

Instructed students identified as SLD, ADD, MID, MOD, EBD, OHI, ESOL and ASD, including:

oAcademic coaching

oImplementing accommodations and modifications

oBehavior management

Coordinated receipt and submission of student assignments.

Maintained regular communication with students, parents and schools regarding student progress.

Factory Shoals Middle School – Douglasville, GA 2020 – 2021

Special Education Teacher

Full time teacher in middle school resource and team-taught ELA classes.

Researched, designed and implemented SPED curriculum.

Instructed students identified as SLD, ADD, MID, MOD, EBD, OHI, ESOL and ASD.

Coached students on academic material and behavior management.

Maintain regular communication with students, parents and colleagues regarding student progress.

Responsible for IEP development, data collection, implementation, student staffing, transition plans and goals.

Maintained special education student caseload.

Administered career inventory to students on caseload.

Hit the Books, Home School and Tutoring – Smyrna, GA 2013 – Present

Owner/Director

Provide in-home education services, particularly with students who have been diagnosed with dyslexia or other learning disabilities.

Design, research, develop and implement all curriculums for home school students based on state standards.

Developed lessons that assist students in improving skills in all academic subject areas.

Modify curriculum and assignments based on recommendations from psychological report and testing results.

Worked closely with parents concerning all academic and behavioral matters.

Utilized specialized instruction such as SRA Reading Mastery for students with severe dyslexia to improve reading ability.

Provided field trips to Tellus Science Museum, Booth Western Art Museum, Bremen Holocaust Museum, FDR's Little White House and The Chattahoochee Nature Center.

Used SRA Reading Mastery program to enhance student’s reading skills.

Rocky Mount Elementary School – Marietta, GA 2020

Special Education Teacher

Full time teacher in elementary school team-taught classes.

Instruct students who are SLD, EBO, OHi, ESOL and Autistic.

Worked closely with students on academic material and behavior management.

Maintain regular communication with students, parents and colleagues regarding student progress.

Researched, designed and implemented SPED and general curriculum.

Responsible for IEP development, data collection and implementation.

Used GoalView IEP platform to maintain special education student caseload. Co-taught in all subject areas.

Instruct students online via Zoom or Microsoft Teams during school closing.

Tapestry Public Charter School – Doraville, GA 2017 – 2018

Special Education Teacher

Full time teacher in high school team-taught science classes.

Researched, designed and implemented SPED curriculum.

Instructed SLD, EBD, OHi, ESOL students and students with Autism.

Coached students on academic material and behavior management, career goals and options available after graduation.

Counseled students with emotional, mental health and behavioral challenges.

Maintain regular communication with students, parents and colleagues regarding student progress.

Responsible for IEP development, data collection, implementation, student staffing, transition plans and goals.

Administered career inventory to students on caseload.

Sponsored the Gay Student Alliance.

Milton High School – Milton, GA 2011 - 2013

Special Education Teacher

Full time teacher in high school resource and team-taught literature classes.

Researched, designed and implemented SPED curriculum.

Developed lessons which assisted students in improving reading and writing skills.

Instructed SLD, EBD, OHi, ESOL students and students with Autism.

Coached students on academic material and behavior management.

McEachern High School – Powder Springs, GA 2010 - 2011

Special Education Teacher

Part-time team teacher in high school math inclusion classes.

Researched, designed and implemented SPED curriculum.

Developed lessons which assisted students in improving math skills.

Instructed SLD, EBD, OHi, ESOL students and students with Autism.

Coached students on academic material and behavior management.

Provided hospital/homebound instruction as needed.

Peachford Hospital – Atlanta, GA 2008 - 2009

Therapist Intern

Developed and implemented treatment plans to help patients mobilize inner capacities and resources to improve social functioning.

Conducted individual, family and group therapy sessions in accordance with established treatment plan and provided crisis intervention when necessary.

Conducted psycho-educational groups.

Provided consultation, made recommendations, gave appropriate advice, and facilitated decisions.

Facilitated the use of research data to improve existing programs and utilization of resources.

Georgia Perimeter College – Dunwoody, GA 2008 - 2009

Tutor/Consultant for Disability Services

Created individualized learning plans to address students’ academic needs.

Coordinated training materials and scheduling.

Coached students on implementing strategies for success including study skills and time management.

Coached students in all academic subject areas.

Maintained records to document student progress.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Argosy University – Atlanta, GA MA – Counseling

University of Central Florida – Orlando, FL BS – Exceptional Child Education; Specific Learning Disabilities K-12

US Army Reserves – Orlando, FL Medical Logistics, 348th Medical Detachment

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office Suite, Google Certified Educator, Virtual Classroom platforms

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