b'Master of Science in Special Education\n\nMay 2006\n\nJohns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland\nMaster of Education in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling\nMaster of Arts in Vocational Evaluation\nColumbia University, New York, New York\nBachelor of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences\nJohns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland\n\nPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE\n\nEllicott Mills High School, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD\n\n2008\xe2\x80\x93present\n\nSpecial Education Teacher (Learning for Independence Program)\n\xef\x82\x95\nAdapt high school curriculum to teach Basic Skills English, Basic Skills Mathematics, Biology, and Social\nStudies to students with Intellectual Disabilities\n\xef\x82\x95\n\nDevelop adapted curriculum testing materials, implement, and compile portfolios for Alternative Maryland\n\nState Assessment (Alt-MSA)\n\xef\x82\x95\nCollaborate with general education teachers to ensure that materials taught align with Montgomery County\nPublic School Curriculums and Voluntary State Curriculum\n\xef\x82\x95\n\nWork with students individually and in groups to promote full academic functioning\n\n\xef\x82\x95\n\nDesign specialized program of Computer Applications that enable students to improve literacy, and gain\n\nknowledge and independence by researching community resources\n\xef\x82\x95\nIntegrate interactive technology into classroom\n\xef\x82\x95\n\nProvide job coaching to students using task analysis and applied behavioral programming strategies\n\n\xef\x82\x95\n\nCollaborate with students, parents, special education teachers, para educators, and administrators to help\n\nstudents prepare to become independently functioning adults\nExtended Year, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD\n\nJuly 2008, July 2009\n\nSpecial Education Teacher (School Community Based Program, High School)\n\xef\x82\x95\n\nImplemented instruction focusing on skills maintenance\n\nWalter Johnson High School, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD\n\n2005-2008\n\nSpecial Education Teacher (School Community Based Program)\n\xef\x82\x95\nAdapted High School Biology Curriculum for use with Alt-MSA; published and utilized with students\nthroughout Montgomery County Public Schools\n\xef\x82\x95\n\nIntegrated use of augmentative communication devices into classroom and community environments\n\n\xef\x82\x95\n\nIncorporated assistive technology in classroom though use of Picture Communication Symbols (PCS),\n\nvisual strategies, streaming videos, PowerPoint, and Intellitools\n\xef\x82\x95\nDeveloped specialized program of Community Based Instruction that enabled students to apply in authentic\nlearning settings information taught in health and nutrition classes\n\xef\x82\x95\n\nTaught students to advocate for themselves as they moved toward academic, social, and career goals'