Jacqueline Delores Spates

**** *** **. ********* **, Bldg. G, Apt 105 ● Tallahassee, FL 32301

954-***-**** ● adyd7m@r.postjobfree.com

Exceptional Student Education

Certified Classroom Teacher

EDUCATION

Master of Business (2013)

University of Phoenix, AZ

Major in Business Administration

Master of Arts (2006)

St. Thomas University, Miami, FL

Major in Special Education & Endorsed in Reading

Graduate Certificate (2006)

St. Thomas University, Miami, FL

Major in Justice Administration

Bachelor of Science (2003)

St. Thomas University, Miami, FL

Major in Criminal Justice

Associate in Arts (1999)

Miami Dade Community College, Miami, FL

Major in Paralegal

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

McArthur High School

ESE Certified Classroom Teacher

6501 Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood, FL 33024

2013 – Present

Responsible for providing academic intervention and support for children with unique needs. Serving as an advocate, and classroom teacher. Works well with other teachers, counselors, and family members. Responsible for writing individualized education programs (IEPs) for children who are struggling academically. Administers assessments, instructional planning, and teaching students with behavioral issues, learning disabilities, visual impairment, and autism to perform at their best academically.

Coconut Creek High School

ESE Certified Teacher Assistant

1400 NW 44th Avenue

Coconut Creek, FL 33066

2011 – 2013

Responsible for assisting classroom teacher with overall planning, high and low functioned students, role modeling, special activities, lifting, wheelchair assistance, feeding, and assisting handicapped students with class work assignments, graduation, and other accommodations.

Devine After School Youth Program

Program Manager/Special Education Teacher

P O Box 611302

Lauderhill, FL 33261-1302

2009 – 2011

Provided programmatic and leadership for Youth Links staff

Delegated daily work assignments to staff

Maintained program’s budget

Provided classroom and job site employability and socialization skill training to students.

Coordinated services and resources on behalf of the students and their families across agency lines to ensure a smooth transition from high school into adult life

Conducted student assessments to determine student’s strengths, preferences, required services, and to develop an individualized transition plan, containing measurable goals/objectives and time frames for achievement.

Ensured compliance with agency policies and procedures as well as funding contracts.

Transported students as necessary

Maintained accurate and completed student records

Prepared reports case monthly progress notes on children

Planned weekly activities and field trips

Taught socially acceptable behaviors by employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcements

Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities

Established and enforced rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students

Conferred with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development

Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory

Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate

Taught personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy.

Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical

Monitored teachers and teacher assistants to ensure that they adhered to inclusive and implemented special educational goals

Instructed students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation.

Twin Oaks Outpatient Services (Part-time evenings)

Competency Trainer

Gainesville, FL

2006 - 2008

Under the direction of Children & Family Services, trained and prepared juveniles for court. Training sessions consisted of court etiquette, behavior management, youth mentoring, role-play, and applying knowledge about the legal system process.

St. Thomas University School of Law

Assistant Director of LLM International Tax Program

16401 N.W. 37th Avenue

Miami Gardens, FL 33054

William Byrnes

2002 - 2005

Coordinated graduate-level admissions policies and procedures

Interacted with other staff members on an administrative level within the university

Advised and recruited prospective students for admissions and on course and program requirements

Assisted current students with admissions, registration, and administrative issues

Processed graduation and state bar exam requests

Developed marketing plans and managed overall program operations

Supervised and directed high performing staff through the delegation of various assignments

Performed operational and administrative issues by facilitating seminars

Responsible for providing annual enrollment statistics

Responsible for overall marketing needs

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