Renee Gibson
Delta,PA
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tax Preparer
H & R Block
Whiteford, MD
12.2019 - Current
- Collected detailed information and required paperwork from clients to complete tax returns.
- Suggested plans to help clients reduce liabilities and maximize deductions in future tax periods.
- Determined clients' eligibility for tax credits or deductions through careful research and oversight.
- Applied federal and state government regulations to prepare accurate and compliant tax returns.
High School English Teacher
Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore, Maryland
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Teach English to 10th and 12 grade students with disabilities
- Work with students one-on-one to increase skill level and comprehension of new concepts
- Assess student performance, behavior and social development, devised strategies to improve academic performance and behavior
- Develop lesson plans designed to increase proficiency in English
- Compiled materials for use in lessons
- Developed learning plans to meet district curriculum
- Instruct students on the writing process
- Established and enforced clear objectives
- Coordinated with other professionals
IEP Chairperson
Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
08.2007 - 06.2019
- Maintained compliance with state and federal regulations
- Coordinated and facilitated IEP meetings
- Reviewed IEPs for compliance
- Ensured appropriate delivery of instructional modifications and related services
- Administered formal assessments
- Wrote reports
- Conducted staff meetings
- Worked directly with parents to resolve concerns
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to develop Behavior Intervention Plans
- Provided support to classroom teachers to ensure the delivery of special education services
- Developed Special Education Management Plan that was utilized by multiple schools
- Acted as Principal's designee
- Conferred with transportation department and completed documents to ensure safe transport
- Managed students' paper and electronic records
- Created agenda, materials and communications for team meetings.
- Improved the IEP process by working with team members to find workable solutions.
- Worked closely with team members to meet deadlines.
- Maintained Special Education knowledge through continuing education, training and monitoring of publications.
Itinerant Special Education Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
Norfolk, VA
09.2004 - 06.2006
- Assessed student performance
- Delivered specialized instruction to broad range of students with disabilities
- Collected data concerning students' progress
- Planned and facilitated students' individual educational plans (IEP) meetings
- Developed instructional materials and strategies
- Collaborated w/service professionals
- Participated in workshops and conferences
- Wrote reports
- Conferred with parents.
- Developed IEPs designed to promote academic, physical and social development.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ30 Hours Beyond Masters - Special Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VAMaster of Arts - English
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA07.1987
Skills
Affiliations
National Education Association
Council for Exceptional Children
References
Mr. Curtis Williams - Special Education Specialist II - CLWilliams@bcps.k12.md.us - 401-396-8900
Mrs. Linda Little - Assistant Principal - Llittle01@bcps.k12.md.us - 443-415-8842
Mrs. Tracy Collischan - Manager H&R Block - tracy.collischan@tax.hrblock.com - 810-252-3968
Mr. Wayne Schukle - Census Supervisor - schukle2@verizon.net - 615-939-7938
Certification
- Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate - Special Education and English
- Clarifying Expectations: Visual Teaching Supports for Educators
- Management of Escalation
- Autism in the School System: Diagnosis and Intervention
- How to Get Your Students to Hear You the Very First Time
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-Regulation: Effective Strategies for Children with Disabilities
- Success in Writing: Writing for All Students
Timeline
Tax Preparer
H & R Block
12.2019 - Current
High School English Teacher
Baltimore City Public Schools
08.2019 - 01.2020
IEP Chairperson
Baltimore City Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2019
Itinerant Special Education Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
09.2004 - 06.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Education
University of Phoenix
30 Hours Beyond Masters - Special Education
Old Dominion University
Master of Arts - English
Virginia State University
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