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FELICIA FRANKLIN-MOORE
Educational Leadership
Southaven,MS
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced Special Education Coordinator and instructional leader with a proven record of improving compliance, supporting teacher development, and driving student achievement. Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams, overseeing special education programs, facilitating professional development, and ensuring equitable access to high quality instruction for diverse learners. Recognized for building collaborative school cultures, strengthening systems of accountability, and delivering measurable results for students and staff.
Overview
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Coordinator
Memphis Business Academy
Memphis,TN
07.2022 - Current
- Led special education programs by overseeing compliance, staff training, program evaluation, IEP implementation, budget planning, and personnel development while serving as a district representative in special education proceedings.
- Provided ongoing coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to 8 educators to improve instructional quality and student achievement.
- Coordinated behavioral assessments and intervention planning for students, ensuring appropriate supports and compliance with special education requirements.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 120 students and 30 instructors.
Science STEM Coordinator
Southern Avenue Charter School
Memphis
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Coordinated STEM professional development and supported science teachers in developing curriculum and strengthening content knowledge.
- Created training to analyze assessment data and improve instruction, while sharing best practices across staff.
- Developed and implemented STEM curriculum that increased student engagement, facilitated educator workshops, and used standardized test data to guide curriculum improvements, contributing to three years of sustained school growth in science.
Special Education Instructional Resource Teacher
Memphis Business Academy
Memphis,TN
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development. Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents. Write and present documents for Individual Education Plan conferences. RTI compliance specialist. Responsible for virtual push-in and pull-out support in planning instruction and/or adaptation of the instructional program using the Response to Intervention (RTI) model to facilitate student learning in accordance with school policies and state guidelines.
- Collaborated with teachers to create effective lesson plans and resources tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and inform instructional decisions.
Inclusion Teacher for Writing and Foundational Literacy
Southern Avenue Charter School
Memphis, TN
07.2016 - 10.2020
- Providing differentiated instruction based on the needs of each child using small group. Led the 4th grade teachers in supporting the academic needs of all scholars through PLC meetings and data review.
- Led the team in ensuring all policies, laws and mandates were enforced properly during state testing.
- Led TN Ready Power hour to help inform parents and build positive relationships in keeping parents and caregiver in the know with standards.
- Literacy Coach
- Provided mentorship and guidance to new inclusion teachers on best practices.
- Facilitated training workshops focused on inclusive education methodologies , and Class Dojo Classroom Management for staff.
Special Education Instructional Resource Teacher
Oakhaven Elementary -Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
06.2012 - 07.2016
- Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development. Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents. Wrote and presented documents for Individual Education Plan conferences. Taught ELA and Math to 25 students with various disabilities including Autism. Increased student score by 15-20 % in math and literacy.
- Led a multidisciplinary team in assessments and completing Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans
- Explored the use of technology within classroom and inclusion setting, allowing students to become more self sufficient, and gaining 95% in parental approval and positive feedback.
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and administrators to support student success initiatives.
Special Education Interventionist
Memphis City Schools Richland Elementary
Memphis,TN
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Tutored special need students and assisted in behavior management.
- Reinforce skills implemented by general and special education department chair.
- Monitored students in normal classes and facilitated communication between the special education teacher and mainstream teachers. Completed portfolios for intellectually disable students Supervised special education students in areas outside the classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement targeted interventions, improving student engagement and academic performance.
Community Health Educator
Desoto Health and Wellness Center- Susan G Komen
Southaven, MS
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Generates proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations.
- Maintains and implements funding calendar activities, including cultural activities.
- Acts as liaison for the Susan G Komen foundation for De Soto County.
- Schedule mammograms / complete billing / Community awareness.
- Developed and implemented community health education programs to enhance public awareness and engagement.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through participant feedback and adjusted strategies accordingly.
- Managed grant writing processes to secure funding for essential program components, increasing organizational capacity for service delivery.
Youth Development Coordinator
Life Chance Youth Development
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Youth coordinator for at risk youth and Special Ed /K-12
- Assisted in literacy program and developing literacy skills .Worked one on one in small groups with students in a variety of subjects. Planned and provided instruction and assessment of skills .Assessed activities and communicated with families and staff. Jan 2005 to Jan 2007
- Analyzed program outcomes to drive improvements and align with strategic objectives.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation aligned with project goals.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education / Cross Categorical
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Education -Integrative Studies
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2009
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Southwest Community College
Memphis, TN05.2006
Skills
- Smart board and various Technology Teaching Tools
- Professional Development Trainer
- Foundational Literacy Lead Teacher
- SPED Modified/ Resource/ Inclusion
- AimsWeb assessment training
- Cooperative team management
- TN Pulse Proficient
- TN Core Training in Literacy and Math
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Certification
- CPR-Certification
- Effective parent engagement
- Sensory integration techniques
- FBA/BIP Certification
- Data-driven decision making
Accomplishments
- 4 years as a 4th grade department chair and implementing school-wide programs to promote student growth.
- 2 consecutive years of highest overall school wide growth
- Established an internal structure for sped school compliance, progress monitoring and evaluations for teachers of special population
- Led a multidisciplinary team to develop IEPs for a class of 26 SPED students to increase their overall standardized test scores in both math and reading by an average of 40% over the course of the school year.
Affiliations
- Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
- The National Association of Special Education Teachers
- Tennessee Education Association (TEA)
Certification
- Certified Special Education Coordinator - 2022- Current
- TN Professional License SPED K-12 Modified - #00616085
Highlights
- Multidisciplinary Team Lead
- Professional Development Trainer
- Compliance of Individual Education Plans
- Curriculum and Instruction planning team / Co-Director of Summer Kindergarten Readiness Program
- Tennessee Education Association
- Exceptional Student/Parent Liaison
- In-depth knowledge of IDEA laws
Timeline
Special Education Coordinator
Memphis Business Academy
07.2022 - Current
Science STEM Coordinator
Southern Avenue Charter School
08.2021 - 07.2022
Special Education Instructional Resource Teacher
Memphis Business Academy
10.2020 - 08.2021
Inclusion Teacher for Writing and Foundational Literacy
Southern Avenue Charter School
07.2016 - 10.2020
Special Education Instructional Resource Teacher
Oakhaven Elementary -Shelby County Schools
06.2012 - 07.2016
Special Education Interventionist
Memphis City Schools Richland Elementary
01.2010 - 01.2012
Community Health Educator
Desoto Health and Wellness Center- Susan G Komen
01.2008 - 01.2011
Youth Development Coordinator
Life Chance Youth Development
01.2008 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Special Education / Cross Categorical
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Education -Integrative Studies
University of Memphis
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Southwest Community College