Special Education Program Management
Resume:
Cassandra R Sharp
Cleveland, Ohio 44103
Career Summary
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Teacher with Master’s degree and certifications includes positions in education, training, administration and program management in the highly visible and uniquely challenging environment of Special Education.
Demonstrated record of success in customizing learning programs for students in all grades and performance levels. Experiencing building positive working relationships with support staff, administration, parents, paraprofessionals and students.
Selected Accomplishments
SCHOOL
•Facilitated case conferences that fostered a productive partnership between parents and school personnel and insured that the individual needs of each student are met
•Created “behavior systems” for CMSD ED classrooms, that was as a footprint for other programs and buildings throughout the district
•Possessed a solid working knowledge of state and federal requirements that enabled students to participate in programs and services for special needs
•Customized curriculum for LD, Cross Categorical, ED, and Multi- Handicapped students and coordinated performance standards against Individual Education Plans
•Experienced with the implementation and evaluation of a wide range of assistive technology programs including Compass Learning Odyssey and Accelerated Reader
•Developed behavior management program/plans for students with severe behavior problems, so they could function more appropriately within school
•Thoroughly communicated the change plan and service modifications following IEP Conferences, to ensure timely implementation of new and effective educational strategies
•Functioned as department and building mentor to supervise special education teachers and students, helping them increase competence and adapt quickly to school policies and procedures
RESIDENTIAL
•• Administrated program needs for students and coordinated the interaction of support professionals, including but not limited to: Program Managers, Building Administrators, School Psychologists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists, Visual, Hearing and Other Health- impaired Services Coordinators
•Developed and implemented strategies necessary to provide quality active treatment to 36 clients according to Title 19
•Formulated plans and assignments to actively respond to individual client needs regarding placement, skills acquisition and behavior management
•Facilitated compliance with state regulation and guidelines for residential care facilities with 100% accuracy
•Established thorough working knowledge and practical understanding of various academic assessment tools
•Functioned as Residential Director, managing 140-250 employees for the care and treatment of 90-130
•MR/DD individuals in assigned units and developed and implemented unit services training
•Developed and organized a structured educational program for toddlers/preschoolers
Cassandra R. Sharp
Academic Credentials
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•Master of Science degree in Education Administration Ursuline College
• Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education and Elementary Education University of Cincinnati
Certifications
Mildly Mentally Handicapped, Developmentally Handicapped, Seriously Emotionally Handicapped and Learning Disabled, Moderate, Severe, Profoundly Retarded/Multi-Handicapped, Elementary, Highly Qualified Teacher
Professional Development
Compass Learning Odyssey ELA/Math Scoring Camp
K-8 Leadership Team Training
Reading, Math & Writing Diagnostic ODE Assessment K-3 HQT Content Knowledge Reading
CHAMPS
State Institutes for Reading Instruction (SIRI)
Career History
Lead Intervention Specialist
Cleveland College Preparatory School 2018-present
Lead Intervention Specialist
Northeast Ohio College Preparatory High School 2015-2018
Intervention Specialist
Education Alternatives-Brook Park 2013-2015
ED Teacher/Special Education Liaison
CMSD-Andrew J. Rickoff Elementary School 2002-2010
Residential Director
Providence House, Cleveland, Ohio 1998-2002
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