Alternative Strategy Teacher

Posted on: 2006-05-12

Education: American Intercontinental University, Masters of Education – Instructional Technology, December 2003 Savannah State University, Bachelor of Social Work, December 1998 Savannah Technical Institute Diploma Computer Operations, December 1995 Experience: Chatham County Board of Education 9-2003/ 6-2005 Substitute Teacher 8-2005/ Current Alternative Strategy Teacher • Assist students in mastering learning skills • Provide an environment that is conducive to learning • Teach students alternative ways of problem solving (conflict resolution) • Teach students self-awareness • Assist students with emotional, social, and personal issues • Provide a support system for students • Provide instructional strategies to teachers to improve students performance and to decrease class disruption 8-2003/ 6-2004 Contractor Service Coordinator Babies Can’t Wait • Assist in the implementation and monitoring of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) with parents • Conduct formal and informal reviews of the IFSP • Ensure the progress toward IFSP outcomes are evaluated • Facilitate transition activities • Maintain the financial analysis for cost participation • Conduct home visits 1-1999 / 2-2001 EOA Head Start Family Service Specialist • Advocated for families • Provided referrals to families to secure their needs and goals • Assist families in maintaining current medical files • Assisted the Disability Specialist in the coordination and implementation of disability programs • Maintained documentation to assure family needs and concerns were meet • Coordinated family service plans through inside/outside agencies • Performed follow-ups • Conducted home visits 3-1998 / 5-1998 Greenbriar’s Children Center Social Worker (Intern) • Conducted counseling sessions on the micro level • Maintained weekly assessment sheets • Performed mentoring • Participated in Weekly Behavior Management Evaluation procedures • Facilitated group sessions 1-1998/ 3-1998 Coastal Georgia Academy Social Worker (Volunteer) • Evaluated children with Emotional Behavior Disorder (EBD) • Assisted in therapy sessions for emotional students • Performed counseling on the mezzo level Skills: Familiar with most office softwares, printers, copies, and fax machines. Type 55-60 wpm. Fast learner and open minded. Reference: Dr. Priscilla Thomas Commissioner 236-0459 Dr. Beverly Watkins Social Work Dept. Head Savannah State University 356-2410 Mrs. Carol Arkwright Grammar Cluster Coordinator Head Start 964-6012