Special Education Educator & Counselor
Resume:
Anita Roberts-Washington -Revell
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Mobile: 757-***-****
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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position within a progressive company that will utilize my organizational skills and afford me the opportunity for further growth and development.
EDUCATION:
1983-1986: Granby High School - Norfolk, VA – Diploma
1986-1988: National Educational Center, Kee Business College - Norfolk, VA - Certificate, Word Processing Data Entry
2001-2002: Strayer University - Chesapeake, VA - Associate Degree, Business Administration
2003-2004: Strayer University - Chesapeake, VA - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
2004-2008: Strayer University - Chesapeake, VA - Master of Education Degree (Education)
2008-2009 University of Phoenix- Master of Education Degree (Secondary Education)- Phoenix, AZ
2009-2009 Walden University-Master of Education (Early Childhood Education)- Baltimore, MD
2009-2014 Capella University- Master of Counseling - Minneapolis, MN
2014-2015 Grand Canyon University Education- Minneapolis, MN
2015- 2016 St. Thomas University Education- Florida
2018-2025 Regent University – Va. Beach, VA, Master's in Special Education
2025-(Present) Va. Beach, Va Doctoral Degree
EMPLOYMENTS
12/2025- (Present) Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs Secep (Traep) Middle School and High School, Va. Beach and Norfolk, Va.
1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff.
2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
3. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect the understanding of the learning styles and needs of the students assigned.
4. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist
special education students in regular classes with assignments.
5. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
6. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
7. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
8. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
9. Use technology in the teaching/learning process. Student Growth and Development
10. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
11. Provide or supervise personal care and medical care.
12. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to the IEP.
13. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
4/2023- 12/2025: The Stepping Stone Group Richmond Virtual Academy - Position: Virtual Teacher. I instruct students to use distance learning techniques. Duties include providing course content, answering student inquiries, handling connectivity issues, monitoring progress, updating records, and helping students with assignments and tests.
11/2019-06/2023 Portsmouth Public Schools Position: Teacher Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Strategies
1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop an IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
3. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect the understanding of the learning styles and needs of the students assigned.
4. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
5. Participate in IEP meetings regularly
6. Conduct an assessment of student learning styles and use the results to plan for instructional activities.
7. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
8. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
9. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
10. Use technology in the teaching/learning process. Student Growth and Development
11. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
12. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in the IEP
. 13. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
14. Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district. Classroom Management and Organization
15. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students' physical, social, and emotional development.
16. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary, according to the IEP
17. Consult with classroom teachers regarding the management of student behavior, according to the IEP.
18. Consult district and outside resource people regarding the education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
19. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
20. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials as required. Communication
21. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
22. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
23. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly. Special Education Teacher Job Description Other
24. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
25. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
26. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
27. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
28. Maintain confidentiality.
29. Other duties as assigned.
2010-2018: Chesapeake Public Schools
Position: Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant Duties: The ability to follow lesson plans, left by the permanent teacher, Teaching capabilities in all subject areas, Excellent communications skills, The ability to address the various learning styles of students, The ability to implement strategies, activities and techniques for promoting quality student performance in both academic and social behavior based on student's prior knowledge and experience, The ability to effectively contribute to and manage an individual program plan for students with special needs, The ability to create and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all students. The ability to demonstrate fair and ethical judgments; The ability to apply appropriate consequences for inappropriate student behavior; The ability to display problem-solving, cooperative negotiation skills, and conflict resolution strategies; The ability to use classroom instructional time appropriately and wisely.
2009-2013: Rochester City School District Position: Substitute Teacher Duties: The ability to follow lesson plans, left by the permanent teacher, Teaching capabilities in all subject areas, Excellent communications skills, The ability to address the various learning styles of students, The ability to implement strategies, activities and techniques for promoting quality student performance in both academic and social behavior based on student's prior knowledge and experience, The ability to effectively contribute to and manage an individual program plan for students with special needs, The ability to create and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all students. The ability to demonstrate fair and ethical judgments; The ability to apply appropriate consequences for inappropriate student behavior; The ability to display problem-solving, cooperative negotiation skills, and conflict resolution strategies; The ability to use classroom instructional time appropriately and wisely.
2008-2010: Children's Service of Hampton Roads - Hampton, VA Position: Clinician Duties: Provide Counseling/ Mentoring to at-risk children in school and at home.
1997-2000: Montgomery Wards Position: Customer Service/Retail Sales Duties: greet customers, find out the customer's needs, recommend, select and help locate the right merchandise, describe a product's features and benefits, demonstrate use and operation of the product, answer customer queries regarding the store and the merchandise, provide information about warranties, manufacturing specifications, care and maintenance of merchandise and delivery options, provide information about financing available, receive and process cash, check and charge/credit payments, provide change and receipts, bag or package purchases, count money, sort charge slips and balance monies, maintain sales records, place special orders, organize and process merchandise changes, process repair or alteration of merchandise, stay current with sales prices, recognize and monitor security issues, arrange and display merchandise, keep merchandise area tidy, take stock inventory, requisition new stock, layaway large items.
1993-2010: Norfolk Public School - Alternative School- Norfolk, Virginia Position: Para Educator, Driver Instructor, and ISS Coordinator Duties: Provide students with Behavior Modification and Time Out from their regular classroom. Data Entry and Word processing skills used, Assisted with classroom instruction for learning disabled and regular education students grades PreK-High School Ages 3-18 Position: Driver Education Instructor Duties: Provided driving and road safety instruction to high school students and certified them for licensing 1992-1993: Tidewater Community College-Chesapeake, VA Position: Learning Resource Center Duties: Manage the Lab, Catalog and code library books and equipment, set up AV and computer equipment, setup DVD/VHS material for staff/students, check materials in and out and maintain records, help students and faculty in using all materials in the LRC
1989-1992: Navy Resale Field Support Office, Navressco - Norfolk, VA Position: Procurement Clerk Duties: Responsible for keying prices of items and filing documents. Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to the departments that originate from requests. Determine whether inventory quantities are sufficient for needs and order more materials when necessary. Respond to customers and suppliers for inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations. Perform buying duties when necessary. Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other issues. Review requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications. Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports, and price lists. Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers. Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders. Calculate costs of orders and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts. Check shipments upon arrival to ensure orders have been filled correctly and goods meet specifications. Compare suppliers' bills with bids and purchase orders to verify accuracy. Approve bills for payment. Locate suppliers, using sources such as catalogs and the internet, and interview them to gather information about products to be ordered. Maintain knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases and provide information about these rules to organization staff members and vendors. Monitor in-house inventory movement and complete inventory transfer forms for bookkeeping purposes. Monitor contractor performance and recommend contract modifications when necessary. Prepare invitation-of-bid forms and mail them to supplier firms or distribute them for public posting.
1988-1989: United States Postal Service - Norfolk, Virginia, and Baltimore, MD Position: Casual Clerk Duties: Managed case mail and stamping of books and magazines, keyed information, date-stamped mail, casing, and sorting mail.
1986-1990: Toys R US Position: Customer Service/Retail Sales Cashier Duties: greet customers, find out the customer's needs, recommend, select and help locate the right merchandise, describe a product's features and benefits, demonstrate use and operation of the product, answer customer queries regarding the store and the merchandise, Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits, Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers, Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change, Greet customers entering establishments, Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas, Establish or identify prices of goods, services, price scan merchandise, Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies, Sort, count currency and coins, Process merchandise returns and exchanges, Request information or assistance using paging systems, Stock shelves, and mark prices on shelves and items, Monitor checkout stations to ensure that they have adequate cash available and that they are staffed appropriately, Offer customers carry-out service at the completion of transactions.
1986-1990: Norfolk Naval Shipyard/Norfolk Naval Base - Fort Monroe Portsmouth - Norfolk, Hampton, VA Position: Clerk Typist Duties: Provided clerical support to management, including typing, Acts as a receptionist, answers phones and communicates simple information, Operates all office equipment, Files information in and extracts information from files, Types or produces forms, documents and correspondence using word-processing equipment and software, Enters data into a database, Distributes mail within office and prepares outgoing mail, run errands, Records information on departmental record, Performs simple billing and bookkeeping functions which may include receiving or disbursing money, Pull ship reports, Pull and copy blueprints.
SPECIAL SKILLS: Word Processing, Data Entry, Accounting, 10 key calculations, Copy Machines, Filing, Payroll, Receptionist, Clerk typist, Switchboard, Fax Machine, Typing, Record keeping, Special Education LD, EMR, MH, SPH, TMR, Tax Preparation, Retail sales, Telemarketing, Catering, Coordinating birthday parties, Wedding Coordinator, Coaching Cheerleading, Drill Team, and Flags, Counseling
INTERESTS: Sports, music, dance. Swimming, skating, basketball, football, volleyball, church, marching bands, cheerleading, piano, flute, praise dancing, coaching, catering, coordinating birthday parties, wedding coordinator, flower arrangements, and personal care.
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