Special Education Teacher

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Robin M. Ferguson, M.Ed.

Objective To obtain a special education teaching position where I can utilize my training and experience.

Education 1999-2001 Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN 37217Master of Education, Special Education§ Severe Behavior Disorders & Transition1995-1996 Murray State University Murray, KY Graduate Studies: Special Education, Concentration Severe Behavior Disorders1990-1994 Murray State University Murray, KYBachelor of Science, Special Education Learning & Behavioral Disorders K-12; Elementary K-4

Professional Experience 2005-2010 Foundations & Structures Princeton, KY Lewisburg, TN Fayetteville, TNBehavioral Consultant/Behavioral Therapist§ Conducted informal assessments to determine planning needs(i.e. interest inventories, ecological assessments, socio-grams, CBA, functional behavioral assessments)§ Provided education to parents, family, and extended environments (i.e. schools, juvenile court personnel) for addressing identified needs based on research-proven best practice techniques.§ Met with juvenile probation officers and court system to present analysis of needs; research-based effective strategies for positive behavioral results; share goals and progress2009-2009 Trigg County Schools Cadiz, KYEBD Substitute§ Developed individualized assessments and planned instructional/behavioral interventions§ Maintained regular home-school correspondences and meetings§ Utilized data-based management & decision-making for on-going assessment of instructional needs, instructional strategy, and student progress2003 Ferguson Support Services Fayetteville, TNBehavioral Consultant§ Developed and conducted informal assessments to determine planning needs (i.e. interest inventories, ecological assessments, socio-grams, CBA, functional behavioral assessments)§ Developed modifications & adaptations according to needs2002-2003 Maury County Schools Columbia, TNSpecial Education Teacher§ Provided individual/small group/large group intervention service delivery for mainstream & self-contained students§ Facilitated mainstreaming for self-contained students§ Developed and conducted functional behavioral assessments; standardized assessments; curriculum-based assessments and other non-standardized measurements to determine needs, set goals/objectives; evaluate progress1999-2000 Marshall County Schools Lewisburg, TNHomebound Teacher§ Developed modifications & adaptations according to needs§ Developed individualized assessments and planned instructional/behavioral interventions2000-2002 Magnolia Academy Columbia, TNPrincipal/Career Education Teacher§ Developed budgets in accordance with Federal, State, & Company Protocol; maintained records for compliance with audits§ Coordinated program goals in congruence with educational aspects§ Hired, trained, and evaluated staff§ Served as the Special Education Coordinator (dual role)§ Supervised curriculum, instruction, and behavioral needs within the program; supervised 72 students at the wilderness program§ Responsible for overseeing educational programming at 2 girls group homes and 1 emergency shelter1999-2000 Magnolia Academy Columbia, TNSpecial Education Teacher§ Developed individualized assessments and planned instructional/behavioral interventions§ Maintained communication with mainstream faculty/ staff and administration to facilitate student achievement & success in regular education classes1997-1999 Marshall County Schools Lewisburg, TNElementary Behavioral Intervention Teacher & Coordinator§ Designed program; ordered materials & supplies; trained staff§ Provided individual/small group/large group intervention service delivery for mainstream & self-contained students§ Facilitated mainstreaming for self-contained students§ Provided consultation and technical assistance to mainstream faculty, staff, & administratorsSecondary Resource Teacher/Collaboration Teacher§ Utilized data-based management & decision-making for on-going assessment of instructional needs, instructional strategy, and student progress§ Maintained communication with mainstream faculty/ staff and administration to facilitate student achievement & success in regular education classes§ 1996-1997 Natchez Trace Wilderness Columbia, TNClassroom Teacher (6-12); Special Education Teacher§ Developed individualized assessments and planned instructional/behavioral interventions§ Utilized data-based management & decision-making for on-going assessment of instructional needs, instructional strategy, and student progress

Current License: State of Tennessee, Teaching (Area: 460)

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Teaching (PEEF; PLDF)

American Red Cross: CPR (Infant & Adult)