Special Education A Full-Time
Resume:
Corey Porter
Atlanta, GA. 30350
Mobile: 678-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
Relevant work Experience: 2002- 2024
Ivy Preparatory Academy
Atlanta, GA. 30317
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Special Educator/Behavior Specialist
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.
Atlanta SMART Academy
ATLANTA, GA United States
7/2021- 2023
Lead Special Education Teacher
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.
Work Experience:
Atlanta Public Schools/Frederick Douglass High School
130 Trinity Avenue
Atlanta, GA. 30315 United States
07Engagement/Behavior Specialist/2016 – 03/2017
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
Atlanta Public Schools/Booker T. Washington High School
45 Whitehouse Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA 30314 United States
07/2015 - 06/2016
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
Atlanta Public Schools/Benjamin E. Mays High School
3450 Benjamin E. Mays Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
Atlanta, GA 30331 United States
07/2014 – 03/2017
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. Darnell Logan
Atlanta Public Schools/J.E. Brown Middle School and Crawford Long Middle School 765 Peeples Street
3200 Latona Drive
Atlanta, GA 30315 United States
09/2013 - 06/2014
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
Atlanta Public Schools/Luther Judson Price Middle School
1670 Benjamin Weldon Bickers Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30315 United States
07/2011 - 05/2013
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
L.J. Price Middle School
ATLANTA, GA United States
07/2005 - 07/2010
Hours per week: 40
Special Educator/Behavior Specialist
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
CRAWFORD W LONG MIDDLE SCHOOL
3200 Latona Drive
Atlanta, GA 30354 United Stat
07/2010 - 08/2011
Connections Educator
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
Frederick Douglass High School
225 Hamilton E. Holmes Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA 30318 United States
07/2005 - 07/2010
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
EDISON SCHOOLS - CHARLES R DREW CHARTER SCHOOL
301 East Lake Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA 30317 United States
10/2004 - 07/2005
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.
Okay to contact this Supervisor: : Mecca Handy 404-***-****)Yes
BENJAMIN BANNEKER HIGH SCHOOL
6015 Feldwood Rd, Atlanta, GA
College Park, GA 30349 United States
07/2003 - 10/2004
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
ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY
HUNTSVILLE, AL United States
08/1998 - 05/2002
STUDENT/STUDENT EDUCATOR
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Studied all aspects of the field of education, including but not limited to, behavior disorders, policies, and classroom instruction.
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
HUNTSVILLE, AL United States
05/1997 - 08/1998
Administrative Specialist
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Assisted Veterans in transition from military to civilian life. Prepared correspondence for Veteran’s Education, Employment and Health Benefits.
U.S. Navy
USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT CVN 71
NORFOLK, VA 23502 United States
11/1993- 05/2004
Aviation Fuel Specialist
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:
Liberty University Master’s /2009 Lynchburg, VA United States
Major: Educational Leadership
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
Advanced Educational Psychology, Foundations of Educational Research, Foundations of Exceptionality, Curriculum Development, School Administration, School Law, School Finance and Management, School Community Relations, Reading and Research in Gifted Education, Teaching Content Area Reading, Teaching Social Studies, Theory of History & Social Foundations in Education
Liberty University LYNCHBURG, VA United States
Master's Degree 05/2009
Major: TEACHING & LEARNING
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
Advanced Educational Psychology, Foundations of Educational Research, Foundations of Exceptionality, Curriculum
Development, School Administration, School Law, School Finance and Management, School Community Relations, Reading and Research in Gifted Education, Teaching Content Area Reading, Teaching Social Studies, Theory of History & Social Foundations in Education
ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY HUNTSVILLE, AL United States
Bachelor's Degree 05/2002
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
Advanced Educational Psychology, Foundations of Educational Research, Foundations of Exceptionality, Curriculum Development, School Administration, School Law, School Finance and Management, School Community Relations, Reading and Research in Gifted Education, Teaching Content Area Reading, Teaching Social Studies, Theory of History & Social Foundations in Education
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Carmen Baker
Lead Technological Recruiter
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Dr. Algernon Barlow
Ivy Preparatory Academy
E.I.P. Specialist
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William Wade
Atlanta Public Schools
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