Mixson Anderson
2813 Willow Wood Circle Valdosta, GA. 31602 229-245-9766 manderson@gocats.org Special Education My professional career reflects more than 8 years of education, training, administration, program management and development in the unique and challenging environment of Special Education. I have successfully demonstrated the ability to create individualized education plans for students and raise teacher performance levels. I have built and continue to cultivate positive working relationships with support staff, administrators, parents, paraprofessionals and students.
Key Skills Classroom ManagementTeambuilding & SupervisionStaff Development & Training | Report & Document PreparationSpreadsheet & Database CreationAccounts Payable/Receivable | Records ManagementDifferentiated InstructionInventory Management |
Experience
Valdosta High School , Valdosta, GA | 2005 to Present |
Special Education Department Head 2007 to present
Special Education Teacher, 2005-2009 Duties and Responsibilities.Manage Special Education budget for Valdosta High School including creating purchase orders, receiving and managing materialsConduct GTEP evaluations Schedule all students with disabilitiesManage staff of thirty-two teachers/paraprofessionalsIEP compliance for 249 Special Education StudentsSchedule all standardized tests to ensure that students receive accommodations. Co-teaching Coach for twenty-four teachers.Manage my own student caseload. Supervise Valdosta High Schools summer school program for Special EducationOversee FTE count is accurateGeorgia Department of Labor , Valdosta, GA | |
Rehabilitation Employment Specialist 2002-2005
Duties and Responsibilities
Assisted people with disabilities in finding employment
Educated the business community through presentations on services provided by Vocational Rehabilitation
Worked with Valdosta, Lowndes, Lanier and Brooks high schools to help students with disabilities transition from school to work
Promoted Vocational Rehabilitation through print and television media
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Construction Market Data Seattle, WA
District Sales Manager 1999-2001
Sales Manager 1996-1999
Sales Representative 1994-1996
Duties and Responsibilities.
Managed sales staff covering the Pacific Northwest
Motivated staff to achieve monthly sales goals
Managed employment of personnel
Staff development
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Education Nova Southeastern UniversityFt Lauderdale, FLEducation Specialist MathematicsValdosta State UniversityValdosta, GA Masters Level Special Education
History of Special Education History of Special Education Marie Cudia Grand Canyon University: SPE526: Educating Learners with Diverse Needs April 2, 2012 History of Special Education The history of Special Education just as any history; is a long battle that has been fought by many who cared in order to bring us to where we are today. Its Journey has and will be never ending; since society is forever evolving. We will be fighting for equal rights in education and in life…
reveal that Latino students are significantly overrepresented in special education. This research paper specifically focuses on an ongoing case study in the Boston Public School system. Boston is a premiere example as the Latino student population is the largest in the state (A GOOD STAT THAT SHOWS SIGNIFCANT NUMBERS IN BPS AND CONTINUING TO GROW). The research investigates why BPS Latino students are overrepresented in special education. Findings reveal X, Y, Z. (CITE SOURCES). By examining these…
assessments and interventions used in early childhood special education while transitional programs are often used for older special needs students. Each special education student has a unique case and a unique need. Teachers must work to create the best teaching environment for each student. There are many different types of developmental disabilities and are often diagnosed in young children. A student first receives a referral for special education services by a parent or teacher. The referral…
Equal Education or Stunting Learning? One size does not fit all so why should one education fit all learners? Today schools in America think all student learn the same and which no two people learn the same way. Especially students who have special education; they get affected the most. Mainstreaming is effecting all students with learning disabilities and who learn in a different way. Students with disabilities in American school districts are all being affected by mainstreaming. Mainstreaming…
What is special education? Special Education is the education of students with special needs in a way that addresses the students' individual differences and needs. It is not hard to identify a person with special needs.” They may have been diagnosed with a genetic condition that is associated with mental retardation, may have various forms of brain damage, may have a developmental disorder, may have visual or hearing disabilities, or other disabilities.”(Goodman, & Libby, 1990). I have worked…
Growing up I was exposed to people with developmental disabilities my entire life. As a child of a Special Education Teacher and now an Administrator I was always given the opportunity to interact and enjoy my times with these children/adults. I learned early on that they each are unique individuals and have the same desires as anyone else. They have feelings, they want to have a job, fall in love, and want to be understood. Having a developmental disability is not something that people should view…
Special Education and NCLB I am particularly interested in special education. I feel that students who require special instructions are increasing on a daily basis; therefore, special education should be given much emphasis and consideration. I relation to this, I think that one of the first issues to address is how special education students are tested? Are these tests reliable? As part of the NCLB Act, every student is required to undergo standardized testing. However, as an educator, I feel…
other special educational needs throughout the school community. It is important to liaise closely with parents. Many special schools operate a home/school diary system where parents and teachers are able to note down information and report on progress on a daily basis. This is less frequently seen in mainstream schools but represents a valuable and very convenient way of sharing information regularly with those who know the children best. Referring closely to the child’s Individual Education Plan…
Describe own special educational philosophy in terms of its metaphysics, epistemology, axiology, and logic. My Philosophy of Special Education is that special education is teaching children who have special needs, which can interfere with their learning abilities. I believe special education compared to general education is merely an extension of services in helping all children learn. Learning is a process through which we increase our knowledge as a result of the experiences in our lives. We…
History of Special Education The field of education has been around for a very long time, but special education has not always been around. In fact, for many years it wasn’t even accepted in the world of education. In the past, students with special needs were often not allowed to go to public school because of their disabilities. However, in today’s world, they have a right to free public education and most of the time benefit greatly from some of the resources that are available. Special education…