Corey Porter

Engagement/Behavior Specialist

Atlanta, GA 30350

adww0h@r.postjobfree.com

+1-678-***-****

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Special Education Teacher

Atlanta SMART Academy - Atlanta, GA

July 2020 to Present

1320 Pryor Rd SW

Atlanta, GA 30315 United States

07/2016 - 03/2017

Hours per week: 40

Engagement/Behavior Specialist

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

The job of Behavior Intervention Specialist was established for the purposes of effecting positive behavioral change in students; providing supportive interventions to families and/or students; and complying with Federal, State, county and District policies, regulations and/or procedures. Essential Functions

• Acts as liaison with the public and mental health community for the purpose of supporting individual student development goals. Administers programs and services for behaviorally or emotionally disturbed students for the purpose of improved functioning and ensuring program eligibility and compliance with established guidelines.

• Assists in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors.

• Assists in developing procedures and training materials for district staff involved with students with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines.

• Conducts workshops, training, in-service presentations, etc. In classroom management techniques and other topics for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with behaviorally or emotionally disturbed students.

• Coordinates handling of child abuse and neglect cases through contact with school staff and outside agency personnel for the purpose of complying with mandated requirements.

• Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees for the purpose of conveying and/ or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines. Check & Connect Trained:

1. The core components and elements of Check & Connect 2. The role and expectations of a Check & Connect mentor 3. The competencies and skills needed to be an effective leader 4. How to implement the Check and Connect procedures with fidelity 5. The population of students they are mentoring and how to best meet their needs 6. How to build relationships with students, families, and school personnel Supervisor: Dr. Eddie Morris 404-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Engagement coach, Behavior Spec

Atlanta Public Schools/Frederick Douglass High School - Atlanta, GA July 2014 to March 2017

3450 Benjamin E. Mays Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30331

Atlanta, GA 30331 United States

07/2014 - 03/2017

Hours per week: 40

Engagement coach, Behavior Spec.,

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

The job of Behavior Intervention Specialist was established for the purpose/s of effecting positive behavioral change in students; providing supportive interventions to families and/or students; and complying with Federal, State, county and District policies, regulations and/or procedures. Essential Functions

• Acts as liaison with the public and mental health community for the purpose of supporting individual student development goals. Administers programs and services for behaviorally or emotionally disturbed students for the purpose of improved functioning and ensuring program eligibility and compliance with established guidelines.

• Assists in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors.

• Assists in developing procedures and training materials for district staff involved with students with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines.

• Conducts workshops, training, in-service presentations, etc. In classroom management techniques and other topics for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with behaviorally or emotionally disturbed students.

• Coordinates handling of child abuse and neglect cases through contact with school staff and outside agency personnel for the purpose of complying with mandated requirements.

• Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees for the purpose of conveying and/ or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines.

. Check & Connect Trained:

1. The core components and elements of Check & Connect 2. The role and expectations of a Check & Connect mentor 3. The competencies and skills needed to be an effective leader 4. How to implement the "Check" and 'Connect" procedures with fidelity 5. The population of students they are mentoring and how to best meet their needs 6. How to build relationships with students, families, and school personnel Supervisor: Dr. Darnel Logan 770-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Atlanta Public Schools/J.E. Brown Middle School and Crawford Long Middle School 765 Peeples Street

3200 Latona Drive

Atlanta, GA 30315 United States

Engagement/Behavior Specialist

Atlanta Public Schools/Booker T. Washington High School - Atlanta, GA July 2015 to June 2016

45 Whitehouse Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA 30314 United States

07/2015 - 06/2016

Hours per week: 40

Engagement/Behavior Specialist

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

The job of Behavior Intervention Specialist was established for the purpose/s of effecting positive behavioral change in students; providing supportive interventions to families and/or students; and complying with Federal, State, county and District policies, regulations and/or procedures. Essential Functions

• Acts as liaison with the public and mental health community for the purpose of supporting individual student development goals. Administers programs and services for behaviorally or emotionally disturbed students for the purpose of improved functioning and ensuring program eligibility and compliance with established guidelines.

• Assists in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors.

• Assists in developing procedures and training materials for district staff involved with students with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines.

• Conducts workshops, training, in-service presentations, etc. In classroom management techniques and other topics for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with behaviorally or emotionally disturbed students.

• Coordinates handling of child abuse and neglect cases through contact with school staff and outside agency personnel for the purpose of complying with mandated requirements.

• Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees for the purpose of conveying and/ or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines.

. Check & Connect Trained:

1. The core components and elements of Check & Connect 2. The role and expectations of a Check & Connect mentor 3. The competencies and skills needed to be an effective leader 4. How to implement the "Check" and 'Connect" procedures with fidelity 5. The population of students they are mentoring and how to best meet their needs 6. How to build relationships with students, families, and school personnel Supervisor: Dr. Eddie Morris 404-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Atlanta Public Schools

September 2013 to June 2014

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

The job of Behavior Intervention Specialist was established for the purpose/s of effecting positive behavioral change in students; providing supportive interventions to families and/or students; and complying with Federal, State, county and District policies, regulations and/or procedures. Essential Functions

• Acts as liaison with the public and mental health community for the purpose of supporting individual student development goals. Administers programs and services for behaviorally or emotionally disturbed students for the purpose of improved functioning and ensuring program eligibility and compliance with established guidelines.

• Assists in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors.

• Assists in developing procedures and training materials for district staff involved with students with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines.

• Conducts workshops, training, in-service presentations, etc. In classroom management techniques and other topics for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with behaviorally or emotionally disturbed students.

• Coordinates handling of child abuse and neglect cases through contact with school staff and outside agency personnel for the purpose of complying with mandated requirements.

• Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees for the purpose of conveying and/ or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines.

Supervisor: Dr. Darnell Logan 770-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Special Education Teacher

Atlanta Public Schools/Frederick Douglass High School - Atlanta, GA July 2011 to May 2013

1670 Benjamin Weldon Bickers Drive SE

Atlanta, GA 30315 United States

07/2011 - 05/2013

Hours per week: 40

Special Education Teacher

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Connections Educator/African Studies

CRAWFORD W LONG MIDDLE SCHOOL - Atlanta, GA

July 2010 to August 2011

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

African Studies Educator/Behavior Specialist Instruct students in Special Education, on a Full-Time basis. Instruct students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders in inclusive learning environments. Instruct general education teachers on materials and methods to be implemented in the classroom. Prepare and present IEP materials concerning students. Conduct learning experiences with individuals, as well as small and large group interaction. Use learned teaching methods to create and implement lesson plans within the classroom environment. Assist Principal with facilitating an orderly school environment. Academic advising. Liaison between parents and school concerning federal and state laws for both the parents, students, and the school system.

As the African Studies Teacher I created culturally relevant lessons and dared challenged my students to think from a completely different perspective. Allowing children to see themselves from empirical data raised their level of total consciousness.

Supervisor: Crystal Perry 678-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Special Educator/Behavior Specialist

Atlanta Public Schools/Frederick Douglass High School - Atlanta, GA July 2005 to July 2010

225 Hamilton E. Holmes Dr.NW, Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA 30318 United States

07/2005 - 07/2010

Hours per week: 40

Special Educator/Behavior Specialist

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Instructed students in Special Education on a Full-Time basis. Instructed students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders in inclusive learning environments. Instructed general education teachers on materials and methods to be implemented in the classroom. Prepared and presented IEP materials concerning students. Conducted learning experiences with individuals, as well as small and large group interaction. Used learned teaching methods to create and implement lesson plans within the classroom environment. Assisted Principal with facilitating an orderly school environment. Academic advising. Liaison between parents and school concerning federal and state laws for both the parents, students, and the school system.

Supervisor: Dr. Eldridge Horton 404-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Special Educator/Behavior Specialist

L.J. Price Middle School - Atlanta, GA

July 2005 to July 2010

Instructed students in Special Education on a Full-Time basis. Instructed students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders in inclusive learning environments. Instructed general education teachers on materials and methods to be implemented in the classroom. Prepared and presented IEP materials concerning students. Conducted learning experiences with individuals, as well as small and large group interaction. Used learned teaching methods to create and implement lesson plans within the classroom environment. Assisted Principal with facilitating an orderly school environment. Academic advising. Liaison between parents and school concerning federal and state laws for both the parents, students, and the school system.

Supervisor: Sterling Christy 404-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Special Educator/Behavior Specialist

EDISON SCHOOLS - Atlanta, GA

October 2004 to July 2005

301 East Lake Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA 30317 United States

10/2004 - 07/2005

Hours per week: 40

Special Educator/Behavior Specialist

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Instructed students in Special Education, on a Full-Time basis. Instructed students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders in inclusive learning environments. Instructed general education teachers on materials and methods to be implemented in the classroom. Prepared and presented IEP materials concerning students. Conducted learning experiences with individuals, as well as small and large group interaction. Used learned teaching methods to create and implement lesson plans within the classroom environment. Assisted Principal with facilitating an orderly school environment. Academic advising. Liaison between parents and school concerning federal and state laws for both the parents, students, and the school system.

Supervisor: Mecca Handy 404-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Special Educator/Behavior Specialist

BENJAMIN BANNEKER HIGH SCHOOL - Atlanta, GA

July 2003 to October 2004

6015 Feldwood Rd, Atlanta, GA

College Park, GA 30349 United States

07/2003 - 10/2004

Hours per week: 40

Special Educator/Behavior Specialist

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Instructed students in Special Education on a Full-Time basis. Used learned teaching methods to create and implement lesson plans within the classroom environment. Instructed students in U.S. History, World History, English, and Social Skills. Coached Varsity Soccer. Prepared and presented IEP materials concerning students. Conducted learning experiences with individuals, as well as small and large group interaction.

Supervisor: Ms. Bowling-Prater 470-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

STUDENT/STUDENT EDUCATOR

ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY - Huntsville, AL

August 1998 to May 2002

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Studied all aspects of the field of education, including but not limited to, behavior disorders, policies, and classroom instruction.

Administrative Specialist

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION - Huntsville, AL

May 1997 to August 1998

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Assisted Veterans in transition from military to civilian life. Prepared correspondence for Veteran's Education, Employment and Health Benefits.

Aviation Fuel Specialist

U.S. Navy - Norfolk, VA

November 1995 to May 1997

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Fuel rotary and fixed winged aircraft on Aircraft Carrier; Screened fuel samples (Honorable Discharge- Medical; 10 pt Veterans Preference)

Education

Master's Degree in TEACHING & LEARNING

Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA

May 2009

Bachelor's Degree

ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY HUNTSVILLE - Huntsville, AL May 2002

Doctorate in Educational Leadership

Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA

Advanced Educational Psychology

School Administration, School Law, School Finance and Management, School Community Relations Skills

• Teaching

• Classroom experience

• Teacher coaching

• Academic Advising

• Classroom Management

• Sports Coaching

• Autism Experience

• Mentoring

Certifications and Licenses

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Assessments

Special Education — Highly Proficient

December 2019

Teaching students with special education needs.

Full results: Highly Proficient

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