Management System Special Education
Resume:
Sharon E. Thomas
**** ******** ****, *** **, Baltimore, MD 21234
adyif9@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
A position in human services that would utilize my current skills as I work toward obtaining my Special Education Teaching Certificate.
STRENGTHS
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to interface with all types of people courteously and diplomatically. Microsoft Office efficient.
EDUCATION
TOWSON STATE UNIVERSITY, Towson, Maryland 1984
Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications; Concentration in Public Relations
G.P.A 3.0
INTERNSHIP
Baltimore Neighborhood Resource Bank. Assisted with Public Relations Promotions, proofread all written communications. Attended Board Meetings. Utilization/application of Apple II. Coordinated operations in absence of the Director.
HONORS/ACTIVITIES
National Honor Society, Member, Public Relations Student Society of America, Member
MECIAL CLAIMS EXAMINING/PROCESSING
A comprehensive six-week program - Willse & Associates.
RETIREMENT PLANS TRAINING
T. Rowe Price
CPR/FIRST AID
CRISIS PREVENTION MANAGEMENT
BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
SUICIDE PREVENTION/WATCH TRAINING
Department of Juvenile Services, State of Maryland State Police
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
09/20-present Trinity Lutheran Christian School
Learning Strategist
Devise strategies for teachers to assist students with learning exceptionalities
Create plans for students who need accommodations in the classroom
Attend IEP meetings for students with IEP’s
Pull students out for MAP Testing
Assist students in the classroom with Reading and Math (grades K thru 8)
09/16-08/20 New Visions Academy of Baltimore
Assistant Teacher/Substitute Teacher (09/17-8/20)
Worked with individual students and/or small groups to reinforce material introduced by the certified teacher
Supervised student activities
Maintained safe classroom working environment
Substituted in teacher’s absence
Special Education Teacher –English (through 09/17)
• Instructed students at appropriate developmental levels
• Maintained safe environment conducive to learning.
• Planned enrichment experiences, such as student activities, community outings
• Followed individualized education plans for students to optimize the learning experience
• Implemented school wide behavior management system.
• Participated in interdisciplinary meetings, dismissal meetings, and IEP meetings
05/15-09/16 Good Shepherd Services, Baltimore, MD
Special Education Teacher /Social Studies
• Instructed students at appropriate developmental levels
• Established and maintained a safe environment conducive to learning.
• Planned and executed enrichment experiences, such as student activities, community outings
• Followed individualized education plans for students to optimize the learning experience
• Implement school wide behavior management system.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, dismissal meetings, and IEP meetings
07/13 – 05/15 The Chimes School, Baltimore, MD
Teacher’s Assistant
• Assisted with daily classroom instruction of students with emotional and/or behavioral challenges
• Acted as substitute teacher in the teacher’s absence
• Implemented school wide behavioral management system when needed
• Counseled students to avoid behavioral outbursts when possible
02/13 - 07/13 The Chimes School, Baltimore, MD
Program Assistant
• Assisted assigned student one-to-one throughout the school day
• Assisted student in the class room with whatever is outlined in the student’s IEP
• Student may require assistant in writing, toileting, eating and etc….
• Performed behavioral interventions as needed
07/12 - 02/13 The Chimes, Baltimore, MD
House Manager, Residential
• supervised 10 staff in a group home with developmentally disabled individuals
• evaluated staff performance
• facilitated monthly staff meetings to train staff and communicate with team of professionals
• monitored care of individuals residing in group home
• created monthly activity calendar for individuals taking into consideration resident’s likes and dislikes
• monitored medication administration for individuals in the home
8/07 - 05/10 Board of Child Care, Strawbridge School, Baltimore, MD
Special Education Teacher (01/09 - 05/10)
• Instructed students at appropriate developmental levels.
• Established and maintained a safe environment conducive to learning.
• Planned and executed enrichment experiences, such as field trips.
• Developed individualized education plans for all assigned students.
• Implemented school wide behavior management system.
• Participated in interdisciplinary meetings, dismissal meeting, and planning conferences.
• Expanded on current curriculum programs to meet students’ needs
Teacher’s Assistant (08/07 - 01/09)
* Assisted with classroom instruction
• Assisted with behavior management system for middle/high school Level 5 education students with behavioral challenges (required a Bachelor’s Degree)
04/02-08/05 Department of Juvenile Services, Laurel, MD
Resident Advisor
• Supervised youths on the 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM shift.
• Supervised evening activities from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
• Took youths to cafeteria for dinner.
• Supervised evening hygiene.
• Handed out snacks and put youths to bed.
• Gave youths bathroom breaks for the entire unit and individual break as needed.
• Cleaned the unit and got laundry started for the night shift.
• Counseled youths when needed.
• Physically restrained youths when necessary.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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