Special Education Teacher

Darlene Lunette Blackburn, MSED *********@*****.*** 435-***-****

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Education

CSLA LA, CA Certificate Special EducationSpecialist K-12+ 2008 USC LA, CA MSED Multicultural Education/Bilingual-Spanish/TESOL Jun 1982-85 Dartmouth College Hanover NH B.A. Maj: History Minor: Economics Jun 1976-79 Certificates & Licenses

Current GA Credential 1885274

Nevada Department of Education Teacher Licensure Special Education Generalist, Specific Learning Disability Highly Qualified K-12+ Number: 95600 Exp: Jul 2025 Praxis II Work Experience

Knowledge of: Child Development; behavior and characteristics of students; subject area and credential area of teaching. (e.g., special education, math, science, etc.); effective teaching skills; planning and organizing; supervision and control; assessments and diagnoses; interpersonal relations. Administered district curriculum aligned with IEP and State Standards Provided appropriate instructions, modifications, adaptations, and implement Individual Education Plans

(IEP) in an organized, systematic, and meaningful manner Nevada Rise Academy Charter School K-3rd Las Vegas, NV Jun 2020-21 Special Education Coordinator (Remote: Synchronous and Asynchronous) Coordinated services as part of an education/assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students. Met all Federal and State Laws Technology: Google Suites, Excel, ZOOM, Infinite Campus, Canvas 100% Compliance.

Democracy Prep High School at Agassi Las Vegas, NV July 2017 - Dec 2018 SPED Academic Collaboration Teacher Algebra I, II/Geometry Dance/Cheerleading Coach Innovations International Charter School of Nevada Las Vegas, NV Aug 2016- Jun 2017 Special Education Teacher 9th-12th Algebra/Language Arts Cheerleader Advisor Pinecrest Academy Horizon Henderson, NV Aug 2014-Jul 2016 SPED Teacher K-3 Best Buddies Coordinator Spanish Translator %100 Compliance Darlene Lunette Blackburn, MSED p.2 *********@*****.*** 435-***-**** CCSD/ Mojave High School Las Vegas, NV Aug 2012 - Jun 2013 SPED Caseload 26 students Co-taught Geoscience 300 students Dance Coach Red Rock Canyon Residential School Saint George, UT Aug 2009-Jun 2012 Special Education Teacher Girls Case Manager/Self-Defense Training Snow Canyon High School Saint George, UT Sep 2006-Jun 2007 Special Education Teacher/Dept.Chairman Multicultural Coordinator for International Club LAUSD Bilingual/Spanish Special Education Teacher

Tenured/25 years Bilingual/Spanish Credentialed Teacher Fullerton, Anaheim, MVUSD Mind Your Books Education, Inc/Spirit & Mind Behavioral Services,LLC Educator/Biofeedback Provider/SPED Tutor Las Vegas, NV Jan 2019-Jun 2022 Dedicated to the combination of family education and behavioral wellness Mayoral Appointee Job Developer for Hon. Martha G. Scott Highland Park, MI Jun 1986 - 87 Job Development/Grant Writing Developed a record of over 100 jobs for youths. Secured major state and federal grants for internship programs in construction and engineering Oasis Rescue Mission Drug Family Counselor/Director Afterschool Programs Highland Park, MI Language Abilities

Spanish I, II, III- Fluent: Read And Write

Associations & Affiliation

Best Buddies Organizer, IEP Parent Educational Trainer,National Association of Special Education Teachers,FISHBOWL Special Education/Coach, Wrightslaw, SPED IEP/504 Support Group

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