Resume

Education

Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, GA
Specialist in Education, Educational Leadership
Currently enrolled, completion date: July 2008

University of Georgia, Athens, GA
L-5, Educational Leadership Certificate
July 2007, GPA 4.0

Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, GA
Master of Education, Interrelated Special Education
July 2005, GPA 3.75

Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
May 2001

Certification

Educational Leadership
Reading Specialist, P-12
Sp Ed General Curriculum, Consultative, P-12
Sp Ed Language Arts, Cognitive Level, P-5, 4-8
Sp Ed Math, Cognitive Level, P-5, 4-8
Sp Ed Science, Cognitive Level, P-5, 4-8
Sp Ed Social Science, Cognitive Level, P-5, 4-8

Work Experience

Dekalb County Public Schools, Decatur, GA
Special Education Lead Teacher, August 2007-present
Assists teachers with data-driven instruction, implementation of IEP in the LRE, and teaching strategies necessary for student success. Other duties include student testing, writing of initial IEP drafts, instructional coaching and design and implementation of professional learning activities. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to organize and manage time effectively.

Clayton County Public Schools, Jonesboro, GA
Autism Specialist, 2003-2007
Provides technical assistance and supervision to teachers in the areas of curriculum and instruction, academic modification and accommodation, functional behavior assessment, behavior intervention plans, assistive technology, generalization of skills, visual supports and inclusive programming. Responsibilities also include but are not limited to staff development activities, MindSet training, supervision of K-12 Autism self-contained classrooms, consultative support of AU students in MOID/SID/PID programs, IEP development, consultation regarding the Georgia Alternative Assessment/Georgia Performance Standards, compliance review, and extended school year supervision of K-12 students on the autism spectrum.

Henry County Schools, McDonough, GA
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Jan. 2003-May 2003
Duties included instruction of students in a self-contained interrelated classroom, IEP writing and review, lesson plan development, grade-level planning, inclusive support and collaboration with other general and special educators. Disabilities served include AU, MID, MOID, SLD, OHI.

Emory Autism Center, Atlanta, GA
Educational Liaison/Consultant/Reading Clinic Instructor
July 2001-January 2003
As an Educational Liaison/Consultant, I provided on-site consultative support to select counties within the metro Atlanta area on topics such as inclusive programming, appropriate IEP goals and objectives, assistive technology, positive behavior support, visual supports and peer buddy programs. Other duties included general client intake, assistance with annual conferences and other administrative duties as requested. As the Reading Clinic Instructor, responsibilities included assessment of initial and ongoing reading skills, lesson plan development, development of behavior and academic contracts and parent-instructor conferences. Duties also included scheduling of clients and collaboration with the student’s general reading teacher. The Reading Clinic is a 1:1 instructional model where reading assessment and lab/school setting within the Emory Autism Center.

Professional Presentations

Teaching Organization Skills to Students with ASD. “Inclusive Programming for Students with ASD”, Emory University, July2002.

General Characteristics of Autism. Georgia School Nurse Update, Emory University, Fall 2005

Professional Affiliations

Council for Exceptional Children
2004-2005, Student Member
2006-Present, Professional Member

Autism Society of America, Greater Georgia Chapter
2006-Present, Board of Directors
2007-Present, Secretary

Autism Society of America
2004-PresentProfessional Member

Metro Schools Autism Consortium
2004-Present, Member
Co-Chair for 2005-2006 SY

Professional and Educational References

Brenda Keegan
Elementary Director of Special Education, Clayton County Public Schools. (404) 362-3810

Regina Traylor
Elementary Special Education Coordinator, Clayton County Public Schools. (404) 362-3810

Dr. Craig Smith
Chairperson, Special Education and Educational Leadership, Georgia College and State University. (478) 445-4577