Nile Mayo
Portsmouth
Summary
Aspiring school counselor seeking admission into a graduate program in Guidance Counseling to support student achievement through evidence-based practices, socio-emotional development strategies, and individualized academic support. Brings strong experience in special education, mentorship, and inclusive instruction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hugo Owens Middle School
09.2024 - Current
- Deliver differentiated instruction to students with Autism and Emotional Disabilities.
- Draft and implement IEPs based on data and observations.
- Support executive functioning, behavioral, and social-emotional development.
- Facilitate inclusive and self-contained classroom learning environments.
Substitute Teacher / Personal Attendant
Chesapeake Public Schools
11.2019 - 01.2023
- Supported a student with special needs in academic and vocational settings.
- Aided transition services at the Chesapeake Career Center.
- Delivered academic support and classroom management for students with learning disabilities.
Lead Special Education Substitute Teacher
Chesapeake Virtual Academy
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Designed and implemented lesson plans in alignment with IEP goals.
- Collected data and contributed to goal modification and student assessments.
- Participated in IEP and faculty meetings.
Teacher Assistant Substitute
Norfolk Public Schools
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted instruction and classroom routines in kindergarten and autism support classrooms.
- Supported classroom management, group instruction, and PALS testing.
Customer Experience Coordinator & Sales Associate
Marshalls
02.2010 - 10.2017
- Trained and mentored new employees.
- Handled store finances and daily cash operations.
- Honored as Associate of the Quarter (August 2015).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education, Special Education, Psychology
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05.2024
Skills
- Tailored teaching methods
- Effective classroom management
- Expertise in Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Collaborative educational partnerships
- Data collection
- Development of behavior intervention plans
- Functional behavior assessment
- Collaborative teaching experience
- Curriculum development
- Facilitated small group learning
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, Certified February 2024
- Child Abuse Recognition & Intervention Training (VDOE), 2024
- Dyslexia Awareness Training (VDOE), 2024
- Collegiate Professional License Special Ed. - General Curriculum K-12, 2024
- Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention, 2024
- CPS: Appropriate Use of Personal Social Media for All CPS Employees, 2024
- Medication Administration: Epinephrine Auto-Injectors, 2024
- Seizure Training for School Personnel by Epilepsy Foundation of America, 2024
- Title IX Compliance Overview, 2024
- CPS: Navigating the Complexities of Sharing Confidential Student Information, 2024
- Cultural Competence and Racial Bias, 2024
- Students Experiencing Homelessness: Awareness and Understanding, 2024
- Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA), Passed March 2017
- Reading for Virginia Educators (RVE – Elementary & SPED), Passed April 2018
Training
- Sonday System 1 Structured Literacy Training (6 hours), March 2025
- Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction for Grades 6–8 (90 VDOE points), January 2025
Field Experience & Observations
- Student Teaching (400 hours), Jan – Apr 2024
- Level II Observations (20 hours) – Multiple grade levels, SPED focus (2016–2018)
- Level I Observations (10 hours) – Kindergarten and 2nd Grade (2013 & 2015)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Hugo Owens Middle School
09.2024 - Current
Lead Special Education Substitute Teacher
Chesapeake Virtual Academy
09.2021 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher / Personal Attendant
Chesapeake Public Schools
11.2019 - 01.2023
Teacher Assistant Substitute
Norfolk Public Schools
05.2017 - 01.2019
Customer Experience Coordinator & Sales Associate
Marshalls
02.2010 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Education, Special Education, Psychology
Norfolk State University
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