DERRICK WASHINGTON
Laurel
Summary
Dynamic special education professional with a proven track record throughout my educational years, excelling in IEP management, transition, and student engagement. Adept at implementing effective teaching strategies and fostering collaboration among teams to enhance student outcomes. Passionate about creating inclusive learning environments that support diverse learners and promote their growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
E.L Haynes Public Charter School
Center City Public Charter School
Washington
08.2024 - Current
- Assist in determining program needs and procedures.
- Coordinate and monitor special education programming, e.g.,
- Early childhood special education, K-12 special education, and transition programs.
- Assist in the development and implementation of program goals and objectives.
- Ensure special education due process compliance, following state and federal rules and regulations.
- Collaborate with building administration and district departments in the delivery of special education services and program supports.
- Provide leadership in the selection and implementation of evidence-based curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities.
- Provide information, resources, and technical assistance to support students in the least restrictive environments, including access to assistive technology, job-embedded training, consultative services, etc.
- Work collaboratively with building teams to continuously develop and revise program needs.
- Provide professional development in curriculum, instruction, service delivery, and due process compliance for licensed and non-licensed special education staff.
- Monitor and provide feedback for special education program improvement.
- Assist in the evaluation of special education programs and services.
- Review building data, student achievement data, and monitor IEP (Individual Education Program) data and services delivered.
- Assist in the data collection for state reports, such as federal child count, restrictive procedures, etc.
Teacher
Center City Public Charter Schools
Washington
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Participated in workshops, trainings, and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as language arts and history.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
DC Public Schools
Washington
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
- Served as department chair and led weekly data meetings
- Assisted students on my caseload with transition and transition skills
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies and apply instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Created learning and content strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement, and positive reinforcement
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a diverse range of developmentally challenged students
- Performance evaluations
- Communicated clear objectives
- First Aid and CPR-certified
- Differentiated instruction
- Special education
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
High Road Academy
Lanham
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
- Served as department chair and led weekly data meetings
- Assisted students on my caseload with transition and transition skills
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies and apply instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Created learning and content strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement, and positive reinforcement
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a diverse range of developmentally challenged students
- Organizing instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
- Instructed students in 7 academic areas and 3 reading groups
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with a master schedule
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day
- Established a safe play environment for students
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills
- Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior
- Attended monthly staff training sessions
- Taught reading, language arts, and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom
- Taught students in a variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environment
Education
A+ and Networking Class -
Train ACE
Greenbelt, MD03.2025
Master of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2017
Bachelor of Social Science - Sociology, Criminal Justice
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05.2009
Skills
- Student progress reporting
- Student counseling
- Transition Planning
- Student learning and engagement
- Learning activities
- Effective teaching strategies
- Instructional strategies
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson plans
- Behavioral modification plans
- Lessons and assessments implementation
- IEP management
- Data analysis
- Special education
- Team collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Decision-making
Notable Awards
- Highly Effective Teaching Award 2020
- Highly Effective Teaching Award 2019
- Department Chair
Accomplishments
- Highly Effective Teaching Award 2020
- Highly Effective Teaching Award 2019
- Department Chair
Timeline
E.L Haynes Public Charter School
Center City Public Charter School
08.2024 - Current
Teacher
Center City Public Charter Schools
08.2022 - 06.2024
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
DC Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2022
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
High Road Academy
08.2014 - 05.2016
A+ and Networking Class -
Train ACE
Master of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Social Science - Sociology, Criminal Justice
Bowie State University
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