Joann Z.
- Charlotte, NC 28273 ( 24.5 mi )
- Expert Special Education Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 02/2015
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $30.00 to $33.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: ADD/ADHD
Special Education is one of my top subjects! *Program Director with 20+ years of experience working with students with special needs and severe emotional disturbance.
*Developed state approved program from vision to opening date
*Developed and facilitated training programs for staff, parents and community agencies
*Highly competent in IDEA and ADA laws
*Experienced with public schools, therapeutic treatment facilities, group homes, alternative schools, and state approved specialized educational programs.
*Versatile, thrive in deadline driven environments, and able to work with diverse cultures.
*Carefully prepare for meetings and presentations and follow up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
*Makes difficult decisions in timely manner & take independent position in the face of opposition.
*Ability to complete special projects with minimum guidance and ensure favorable results
*Ability to effectively gather and present data to evaluate performance, progress, and improvement
*Diplomatically resolve departmental and communal conflicts expeditiously
*Skilled to thrive in a challenging and fast paced demanding environment
I have an extensive background in education and residential treatment. My strengths are building and executing academic rigorous programs for students with and without special needs. I am able to develop, monitor and implement behavior management plans which help to shape behavior and effectively build bridges between the home, school and outside support agencies; through effective team building, staff training, differentiated lessons, and analyzing data to drive instruction or behavioral interventions plans. Creating relationships and buy in and support are keys to overcoming academic and personal obstacles that many students face. We have to look at the whole child.
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