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Project/Program/Clinic Contacts: | Orientation and Mobility Instructor, RI Vision Education & Services Program | ||||||||||||||||
Discipline(s): |
Education/Special Education Orientation & Mobility |
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AUCD Council Membership: |
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Vita/Bio
Education/ Certification |
Master of Special Education University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA
Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals Tucson, AZ
Master of Public Administration University of Rhode Island Providence, RI
Bachelor of Science Rhode Island College Providence, RI |
Professional experience |
2008-Present Sherlock Center on Disabilities Providence, RI Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist •§ Responsible for direct instruction of students with visual impairments or blindness, in safe and independent travel skill •§ Participate as a member of the student's Educational Team •§ Instruct student on methods for localization and route planning, inclusive of use of public transportation •§ Provide in-service trainings for staff and family involved in student's daily life on O&M techniques •§ Provide long cane instruction to appropriate students •§ Create student centered Orientation & Mobility curriculum based on students strengths and needs
1998-2006 Providence Children's Museum Providence, RI Director of Operations •§ Budget development, interpretation and implementation. •§ AP, AR, bill payment and verification •§ Ensure informed compliance of all Human Resource policies in conjunction with government mandates. •§ Management of Gift Shop, all office support functions, building maintenance/repairs, payroll and all financial recordkeeping. •§ Completion and compliance of all grant requirements and audits. •§ Supervise, direct and mentor direct and indirect report staff. •§ Serve as organization liaison for interdepartmental communication and functions.
1997 - 2000 Bell Atlantic Telephone Providence, RI 1987 - 1990 New England Telephone Worcester, MA District Analyst
YMCA Community Center Central Falls, RI Elmwood Community Center Providence, RI Executive Director
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Activities |
•§ Create self-sufficiency intake model for diverse populations •§ Volunteer member of various Boards of Directors •§ Fiscal analysis of flow down budget appropriations •§ Policy analysis of Welfare Reform models •§ Dale Carnegie Course in Effective Communication •§ Participant RI Committee for Quality Education for Blind and Visually Impaired Students •§ Reaching Out to the Community Coursework
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