HEAD TEACHER

EDUCATION

ECKERD COLLEGE, St. Petersburg, FL
Bachelor of Science Degree
Major: Elementary Education
Specialization: Moderate Special Needs

FLAGLER COLLEGE, St. Augustine, FL
Major: Speech Pathology and Audiology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1990-Present MEADOW BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Deltona, FL
Head Teacher, Resource Room, grades 4-6.
Major emphasis on successfully mainstreaming learning disabled students into regular education. Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics classes. Established close working relationships and regular education staff to modify curriculum to meet the needs of special education students. Coordinated, designed and implemented individual IEP goals in Reading and Language Arts. Supervised instructional aides.

1988-1990 JAMIE FENTON SCHOOL, Pine Castle, FL
Head Teacher, self-contained language/learning disabilities program, grades K.-5. Designed and implemented individual lEP's, responsibly arranged and chaired CORE'S for each student. Coordinated efforts of each specialist involved on TEAM. Developed curricula in all content areas. Effectively established excellent rapport with regular education staff which earned recognition of the special education class. Screened potential candidates for program, reporting directly to the SPED administrator. Supervised student teachers and instructional aides.

1987-1988 BORDEN HOME AND SCHOOL FOR BOYS, Winter Park, FL
Head Teacher, self-contained emotionally disturbed and learning disabilities class, ages 8-12. Developed positive behavior modification techniques to coincide with success-oriented group and individual lesson plans. Integral member of TEAM, coordinating IEP's, case-conferences, parent contact, and psychological support. Supervised student teachers.

1985-1987 THE SOUTHERN HOME FOR RUNAWAYS, Orlando, FL
Head Teacher, self-contained emotionally disturbed and learning disabilities class, ages 10-15. Developed and successfully implemented IEP's. Planned and presented curriculum. Supervised and trained student interns.