Valerie A. Plummer
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic math teacher with many years of experience fostering a nurturing and encouraging learning environment. Adept at designing engaging lesson plans tailored to different learning styles, encouraging students to appreciate the world of mathematics. Proven track record of improving student performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Title I Math Teacher/Elementary Math Teacher
Prince William County Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Support school-wide math goals as documented in the Continuous Improvement Plan
- Analyze data to determine areas in need of reteaching, remediation, and/or enrichment
- Collaborate and co-teach math lessons with classroom teachers
- Provide small-group instruction to targeted groups of students to increase content knowledge and build confidence in their math abilities
- Serve as a math leader throughout the building (answer questions regarding curriculum, model strategies, and share out updates from the math department)
- Attend monthly math meetings to further hone my skills in the areas of curriculum, math coaching, productive struggle, student engagement, etc.
- Facilitate Title I family engagement events to provide resources to encourage involvement in their child's education at home
Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2022
- Developed, implemented, and monitored IEPs
- Collected, analyzed, and reported out on data regarding student goal progress
- Collaborated with administrators, general education teachers, support staff, and families to ensure the most appropriate programming for students
- Co-taught all subject areas in general education classrooms
- Administered and evaluated educational assessments to determine continued eligibility for services
- Participated in Child Study/Intervention Team meetings to determine appropriate interventions for students who are suspected of having a disability
- Phoenix SE Phorce trainer (2018-2021)
- Virginia IEP trainer (2021-2022)
- Mandt trainer for the Dominion cluster of LCPS (2018-2022)
- LCPS Special Education Mentor Teacher (2020-2022)
- Member of the Sugarland Elementary BIT Team (2015-2022)
- Special Education Representative for the Sugarland Elementary Leadership Committee (2021-present)
- Served on PBIS Team (member-2015-2018, 2020-2021; internal PBIS coach (2018-2020))
Data Coach (Administrative Intern)
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Collected and analyzed student and testing data
- Created data reports for administrators
- Attended weekly CLT meetings for all grade levels
- Reported data findings to teachers and administrators
- Worked with teachers and specialists to develop intervention plans for struggling students
- Documented intervention plans/strategies for all struggling students in a computer-based system utilized by the school district
- Presented data findings, intervention strategies, and the effectiveness of those strategies to members of the school and district leadership teams
- Entered all School Improvement Plan (SIP) data into Indistar
- Assessed lesson plans to ensure alignment with the requirements set forth by the Virginia Department of Education
- Served as the SOL Remediation program coordinator
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Developed, implemented, and monitored IEPs
- Created theme-based activities/centers for children ages 2-6 with developmental delays
- Administered and evaluated educational assessments to measure progress from year to year
- Collaborated with administration, related service personnel, and families to provide the most appropriate programming
- Supervised two paraprofessionals
- Maintained daily written contact with parents regarding students' activities and progress in the ECSE program
- Conducted monthly home visits to observe students in their home environments
Special Education Instructor
Manassas Park City Schools
08.2009 - 12.2010
- Instructed in inclusive classrooms in the areas of Biology, English 9, World Geography, and US/VA Government
- Implemented and collected data on student IEP goals
- Participated in annual IEP meetings
- Guided students toward a path that will help them to graduate and proceed to their postsecondary aspirations
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior
Special Education Instructor
East Hampton School District
02.2007 - 06.2009
- Worked with students with a wide variety of special needs predominantly in a self-contained environment
- Created and implemented curricula to address the needs stated in IEPs
- Oversaw the use of behavior plans and ensuring that data collection was taking place as required by the paraprofessionals whom I was responsible for
- Collaborated with general education teachers, support staff, and families to ensure the most appropriate programming for students
- Administered educational assessments and used the data to determine continued eligibility for services
Special Education Teacher
Hartford Public Schools
08.2006 - 02.2007
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Adapted general education curriculum to make it accessible to the students
- Collaborated with other instructors, administrators, speech pathologists, school psychologists and school counselors to develop, implement, and monitor individual education programs
Special Education Teacher
Children's Center Of Hamden
01.2006 - 08.2006
- Developed and implemented lessons for a wide range of levels in a classroom consisting of boys (grades 3-8) who presented with emotional disturbances and learning disabilities
- Provided emotional support to students during times of crisis
Special Education / Elementary Ed Student Teacher
Washington Oak Elementary (Coventry Public Schools)
09.2005 - 11.2005
- Worked with cooperating teachers to learn about current standards and best practices
- Developed lessons for a remedial math group
- Assisted my cooperating special education teacher in writing educational goals for an IEP for one of the students
- Led the language arts and science blocks in the general education fifth grade classroom
- Differentiated lessons to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom
- Proctored special education students during state assessments
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
The George Washington University
Washington, DC05-2015
Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education And Special Education
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI12-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI12-2001
Skills
- Create environments where students feel comfortable to share their thinking
- Provide opportunities for productive struggle
- Justification through different means: words, pictures, numbers, etc
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
Virginia 10-year Postgraduate Professional License (up for renewal by 06/2030) in the areas of:
- Special Education – General Curriculum (K-12)
- Elementary Education (PK-6)
- Speech Communication
- Administration and Supervision PK-12
Timeline
Title I Math Teacher/Elementary Math Teacher
Prince William County Schools
08.2022 - Current
Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2022
Data Coach (Administrative Intern)
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2013
Special Education Instructor
Manassas Park City Schools
08.2009 - 12.2010
Special Education Instructor
East Hampton School District
02.2007 - 06.2009
Special Education Teacher
Hartford Public Schools
08.2006 - 02.2007
Special Education Teacher
Children's Center Of Hamden
01.2006 - 08.2006
Special Education / Elementary Ed Student Teacher
Washington Oak Elementary (Coventry Public Schools)
09.2005 - 11.2005
Master of Science - Educational Administration
The George Washington University
Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education And Special Education
Johnson & Wales University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Rhode Island