Qualification Highlights

·Dynamic, caring professional with more than 10 years of special education teaching experience in a
behavior disabilities class with demonstrated initiative, expertise, creativity and success.
·Expertise in learning disabilities, needs assessment, behavior modification techniques, individualized
education plans, progress evaluations, and human relations.  Known for exceeding goals and objectives.
·Skilled in evaluation/assessment measures such as Woodcock Johnson, Visual Motor Integration Test,
Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children, Peabody Vocabulary Test, and Test of Written Language.
·Quick study with an ability to easily grasp and employ new methodologies, concepts, and techniques.
Energetic and self-motivated team player/builder.  Provide a setting conducive to higher-level learning.
·Superior communication, interpersonal, intuitive, teaching, administration and leadership skills.  Excel in
both independent and team work environments.
·Proficient in the use of various computer programs/applications including Microsoft Word, WordPerfect,
ClarisWorks, e-mail and the Internet.

Good Education Association
Super University Alumni Association
State Governor's Teacher of the Year Award - 19XX
Dedicated Service to Educational Community Award - 19 XX

Education / Training

University -City, ST
M.A., Special Education · 19XX

Certification Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant · 19XX
Courses: Introduction to Learning Disabilities · Teaching and Learning Disabled Adolescence
Practicum in Learning Disabilities · Corrective Technique Teaching Exceptional Children
Physiological and Psychological Learning Factors · Diagnosing Children with Learning Disabilities
Lifespan Assessment · Research Seminar in Special Education · Masters Thesis in Special Education

Certification Teacher of the Handicapped · 19XX

University - Upper City, ST
B.A., Economics · 19XX
Minors: Counseling / Human Services · Afro-American Studies

Employment History

9/XX to PresentCity Board of EducationCity, ST
Special Education Teacher
·Initiate one-on-one teaching situations and create individual educational plans (IEP) for 20 students with moderate
to severe behavior disabilities.  Perform periodic behavioral assessments and skill level evaluations.  Communicate
extensively with parents to discuss student progress and emerging issues.
·Implement modified instructional methods and shorter lessons to allow students to achieve learning successes and
reduce frustration.  Utilize behavior modification techniques to foster academic, social and emotional adaptation with
the goal of mainstreaming into the general education system.

> Assisted with 19XX Board of Education project to write and coordinate the behavior curriculum for all schools under
the special education department in City, State.

Instructor - Adult and Continuing Education
·Conduct evening classes teaching English as a Second Language to adults.  Develop lesson plans and classroom
activities to facilitate learning and comprehension.  Administer testing and progress evaluations.

9/XX to PresentCommunity College NextCity, ST
Instructor
·Participate in an innovative program to encourage high school students in urban areas to pursue a college education.
Provide young adults with secular options and help them choose potential occupations.  Assist classes of up to 30
students with SAT / PSAT preparation and career development.
·Foster student interest and enthusiasm in subjects such as constitutional law by means of field trips to courthouses,
courtroom trials, legal proceedings, law schools, and college campuses.

3/XX to 9/XXAny County Advocate Program City, ST
Child Advocate
·Served as a mentor and provided stability to at-risk children in urban environments.  Taught them important life
skills/values, and encouraged personal development and self-esteem.  Engaged them in wholesome activities after
school and on weekends, helped them with homework, and filled a variety of other needs such as getting groceries for
the family or taking children to appointments.

1/XX to 5/XXCommunity College Community, ST
Tutor
·Worked part-time tutoring new college students needing assistance with their reading and writing skills as identified
by a required college entrance exam.

12/XX to 10/XXTotal City BankCity, ST
Branch Manager
·Directed daily banking operations at a $20 million branch office.  Hired, trained and supervised twelve staff and monitored balancing functions for teller/vault cash, demand deposit and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, savings bonds, and traveler's checks.  Identified/resolved system flaws and account imbalances.

5/XX to 12/XX BankCity, ST
Branch Manager
·Supervised teller operations, loan, safe deposit and clerical functions involved with personal/business banking. Ensured compliance with internal/external banking regulations.  Diagnosed and resolved problems as they arose.  Motivated up to 10
staff members towards positive and more effective work performance. Improved customer service and operational processing.

Volunteer Activities

19XX to 19XX County Hospital Any City, ST
Turning Point Program - Conducted communication groups for alcohol and drug abusers. Facilitated group atmosphere
where clients could express emotional hardships, learn how their behavior affects others, and develop skills in
giving/receiving feedback.