Special Education Teacher - Case Manager Assistant
Resume:
EDWARD MEALING
Prince George, VA 23875
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Utilizing my professional background, experiences, skills and knowledge in the educational and social work fields, I will implement program curriculum, policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations that assist and support children and families. Ability to manage staff in a supervisory capacity in diverse settings, work and adapt to changes quickly in various environments. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power School, Power Point, Works and Excel.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
Driver’s License, State of the Commonwealth of Virginia (Waiting for the renewal of my Special Education Teacher Certification).
WORK EXPERIENCE
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK: Communicated to the department chairpersons and administrative staff compliance issues and required corrective actions related to cases. Gathered, analyzed, desegregated and interpreted educational data for purpose of tracking student achievement(s). Administered formal and informal assessments.
CASELOAD MANAGEMENT: Recognized for excellence, going above and beyond for program management related to record compliance Collaborated with students (15 to 18 per school year), general education teachers, parents and related services, school personnel i.e. School Psychologist and School Counselors in addition to installation-based service providers in the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s). Conducted ongoing compliance records reviews.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Composed data-driven Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students receiving special education services. Gathered and collected data with general education teachers and other services providers to develop plan goals and objectives. Conducted classroom observations, summarized findings in a written report. Drafted weekly agenda for department meetings. Conducted ongoing compliance records reviews. Aided school personnel in understanding guidelines, policies and procedures related to the special education program via email communications and the completion of other related forms.
LESSONS: Create adaptive lessons based on the learning students. The lessons will include versatile (Topic, Subject, vocabulary break down). Lessons provided a learning environment that provides the students a best opportunity to learn and succeed. Collaborate with the department chairperson and department colleagues about ways they provide successful teaching methods. abilities of the student.
Community Habilitation Counseling & Life Skills Coaching
Provide community and independent services for people with various disabilities.
Put up strong advocacy towards providing the needed services for the disabled individuals.
Coordinated various community activities for the individuals with disabilities.
Facilitated meetings and scheduled daily events and activities for habilitation Programs.
Designed and assessed behavior goals and community involvement activities.
Supervised, evaluated and trained 9 staff members to ensure compliance of the requirements.
Assisted with and ensure community and social skills are achieved.
Family Development & Residential Counseling
Designed community activities and developed family and individualized dynamic stages.
Provided vocational opportunities, social services, housing and public assistance.
Created and organized workforce assistance for unemployed, people with psychiatric treatments, medical scheduling.
Facilitated meetings and scheduled daily events and activities for habilitation Programs.
Developed budgeting plans with the residents.
Provided medical support and medical tracking.
Improved creative education by building positive client relations.
Created, organized and mentored group activities.
Ensured successful communication with clients and families.
Managed the medical responsibilities and budgeting logs for the residential program.
Supervised staff, liaison between residential staff and the parents/guardians of the residents.
Educational Counseling & Teaching
Ensured communication for recreation community trips and assisted evaluate the progress of cases.
Created, organized and coordinated group activities and dealt with demanding situations successfully.
Supervised class rooms and residential programs.
Managed individual social, psychiatric and learning skills.
Developed positive living skills, and career curriculums.
Produced family communication and program understandings.
Taught Civics and Economics, Biology, English, Careers, Health, Math Social Studies and English grades 1st-12th.
Trained students to prepare for H.S.A. and comprehension skills testing.
Worked with student, operated IEP groups and displayed excellent communication skills.
Taught Special Education students in Government and English HSA Bridge Projects.
Assisted students one on one with their classroom lessons.
Tracked behavior modifications and counseled students.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Hallmark Youthcare Education Goochland, VA
Special Education, Social Studies Teacher 8/2023-Present
BREC Academy Petersburg, VA
Special Education K-12 Teacher 5/2022- 8/2023
Lucille Murry Brown Middle School Richmond, VA
Exceptional Education/Math Teacher 8/19- 5/2022
Clements Junior High School Prince George, VA
Sped. Teacher/Case Manager (Civics and Economics) 8/2017- 8/2019
Metropolitan Day School Richmond, VA
QMHP/Educator 3/2017 – 8/2017
Independent Support Services, Inc. Moticello, NY
Life Skills Coach /Community Habilitation Counselor 8/2014 – 3/2017
Little Flower School Wading River, NY
Educational Counselor 10/2013 – 5/2014
Lake Grove School Lake Grove, NY
Teacher 9/2009 – 7/2013
Long Island Adult and Family Services, Centereach, NY
Residential Counselor 7/2008 – 12/2012
EDUCATION
Long Island University Brentwood, New York
Master of Education in Elementary & Special Education
State University of New York at Old Westbury
Bachelor of Arts in American Studies
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