Program Manager Special Education, Educator, Education Specialist
Resume:
Robin Purcell
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Ontario, CA 91761
Telephone: 909-***-****
Email: ady66o@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications:
• Team player who applies excellent communication and interpersonal ease with students, staff, colleagues. Capabilities in strategic planning, relationship building.
• Experienced educator with exceptional organizational, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, and strong professional work ethic,
• Demonstrated experience in providing analytical support to students and the academic community with various needs, using self-initiative and innovation, and applying school policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability and experience in implementing behavior management plans.
• Skilled al using various counseling techniques.
• Highly proficient in utilizing various online applications and programs to enhance the educational experience for students.
• Proficient in contract negotiations and team leadership. Education:
• Master of Education Administration
Concordia University Irvine 2012
• Master of Public Administration
University Of La Verne 2005
• Bachelor of Arts in Administration of Justice
Pennsylvania State University 2002
Work Experience:
Program Manager: Education Specialist 2021-Present Divinity Prophet & Associates.
2441 W. 205th Street, Suite # C205
Torrance, CA 90501
Education Specialist: 2020-2021
EDS4KIDS
2892 N Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90815
Instructor: Criminal Justice/Forensic/Principles of Law/ 2018-2020
(Security Officer Training Evans Adult School)
Los Angeles Unified School District
333 South Beaudry Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Instructor: Criminal Justice/ Careers in Public Service/ Criminology 2013-2017 Baldy View Regional Occupational Program
1501 S Bon View Ave
Ontario, CA 91761
Instructor: Criminal Justice/ Forensic Science 2005-2018 La Puente Valley Regional Occupational Program
La Puente, CA
Instructor: Criminal Justice/ Law Enforcement 2007-2009 Bonita Unified School District
115 W. Allen Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
Prior Related Experience:
Information Specialist
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
Detention Service Officer
Los Angeles County Probation Department
Downey, CA
Youth Supervisor II
Illinois Department of Corrections- Juvenile Division Illinois Youth Center- St. Charles, Illinois
Teaching Professional Experience:
- Responsible for the maintenance and development of academic support services used by
- students and the academic advising community.
- Project lead for the introduction of high school and adult students with a goal of entry level employment in the field of training, or as preparation for advancement.
- Directed instruction focuses on experiential learning, developmentally appropriate practices, including the needs of special populations.
- Maintaining attendance and student records and submit to central office within specific timelines.
- Maintain positive public relations with all civic entities.
- Develop written and electronic training material.
- Manage flow of written communications of students providing trend analysis on student activity to the appropriate academic department.
Current Professional Responsibilities:
- Currently supervise seven Education Specialists assigned to provide education support to foster youth via their Child Social worker and DCFS.
- Hold school districts accountable for the progressive educational improvement of foster youth in the County of Los Angeles.
- Ensure youth's educational needs and rights under the supervision of DCFS, either voluntarily or by court jurisdiction, are addressed and that they receive and have access to academic assistance, educational resources, programs, services, and benefits.
- Manage DCFS site referral system, collaborate with DCFS, County Social Worker's (CSW's), and LA County school systems.
- Provide educational services and advocate for the educational needs and rights of Foster and 241.1 Youth.
- Provide assistance and resources for children and youth in the process of being suspended or expelled or relocated from school by opportunity transfer.
- Provide assistance and resources for children and youth having one or more school transfers due to placement changes and needing partial credit towards graduation based on satisfactorily completed coursework at prior schools.
- Provide assistance and resources for children and youth reported to have school issues or are at academic risk, in need of educational intervention, require the collection of education records, and/or need an educational assessment.
- Provide assistance for youth who need immediate enrollment in school or need to remain in school.
- Provide assistance and resources for children and youth needing intervention for IEP’s, special education, and/or after school services. the School-of-Origin (SOO).
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