Bear River Charter School - Executive Director Resume Example

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Isaiah Edwards

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Professional Summary

I truly love teaching and want to spend the final years of my career back in the classroom. Nothing gives me more joy than finding a way to reach students who are having difficulty and watching them succeed.
I have over 15 years of experience developing IEPs and conducting IEP meetings.I communicate well with parents and other teachers. For the past five years, I have conducted the UPIPS file review for Bear River Charter School.

I communicate well with parents and other teachers. Although I do have many years of teaching experience, I know I can always learn from the experience of others.

Skills

Analytical
Take responsibility for student learning by responding to data

Respond well to feedback
Able to work well with other teachers

41 years of experience in Direct Instruction
I have trained at the Nation Direct Instruction conference for 20 years

Experience

Executive Director Aug 2010－Present Bear River Charter School Logan, Ut As Executive Director I was responsible for hiring and supervising teachers. I also served as the Assessment Director, Curriculum Director and Title 1 Director. I was responsible for developing the school budget and reporting to the board on a monthly basis. I attended all IEP meetings as the LEA. I administered assessments as part of the IEP process,

Director Aug 2000－Jul 2010 Cache Valley Learning Center Logan, UT I founded the Cache Valley Learning Center, a private school for students in grades K-8. I was responsible for hiring and supervising teachers. I also taught the students who qualified for special education services. I taught Direct Instruction programs in reading, spelling, writing and mathematics.

Special Education Teacher Aug 1986－Jul 1988 Morningside Academy Seattle, WA Morningside Academy is a private school in Seattle, Washington serving elementary and middle school students with mild to moderate disabilities. As head teacher, I was responsible for assessment, placement and ongoing monitoring of student performance. I was also responsible for training new teachers to implement Direct Instruction programs with fidelity.

Head Teacher Sep 1976－Jun 1984 Quite Learning Center Belleville Quinte Learning Center is a private school in Belleville,Ontario serving elementary and middle school students with mild to moderate disabilities. As head teacher, I was responsible for assessment, placement and ongoing monitoring of student performance. I was also responsible for training new teachers to implement Direct Instruction programs with fidelity.

Teacher of students with severe disabilities Sep 1974－Jun 1976 Plainfield Children's Home Plainfield Plainfield Children's Home is an institution in Plainfield, Ontario. The institution services children with severe disabilities who also have a significant medical condition. I was responsible for developing programs to teach fine motor, large motor and self-help skills. I was responsible for data collection and analysis. I was instrumental in developing a task analysis to teach fine motor skills to fluent levels.

Education