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CristinaDumitru, a TVI/Orientation and mobility Specialist in Alphareta, GA 30004
Contact Phone
8432172151
Objective
I am interested in independent contraction for after-school or weekend tutoring in Orientation and Mobility, technology for the blind and skills for the visually impaired.
Experience

2013- 2015: Carroll Center for the Blind – Itinerant Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired and Orientation and Mobility Specialist

-          Provide Braille instruction (grade 1, 2 and Nemeth code) as needed

-          Familiarize students and staff with specialized computer software/hardware and applications (assistive technology for the blind)

-          Adapted learning materials and environment for the blind and visually impaired and instruct other educational personnel regarding student needs

-          Register students with appropriate agencies for the Blind

-          Advocate for students’ needs in school districts and residential environments

-          Prepare and maintain required documentation for each student and district

-          Assess students and determine educational needs

-          Provide orientation and mobility instruction as needed

2011-2013: Savannah Chatham School District – Itinerant Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired

Provide Braille instruction (grade 1, 2 and Nemeth code)

-          Familiarize students and staff with specialized computer software and applications

-          Adapted learning materials and environment for the blind and visually impaired

-          Register students with appropriate agencies for the Blind

-          Advocate for students’ needs in school districts and residential environments

-          Assess students and determine their specific educational needs

-          Prepare and maintain required documentation for each student and district

 

 Vision and O&M for adults experience:

 

-          Alabama at Gentry Center- Orientation and Mobility- 2012

-          Carroll Center for the Blind- Orientation and Mobility and Technology for Low vision and Blind – 2013-2015

Rate Range
70
Skills and Certification

Education:

2011 – 2012 - Certification Orientation and Mobility – University of Alabama at Birmingham, GPA 4.0

2010- 2011 – Master’s in Education -Visual Impairments - University of Alabama at Birmingham, GPA 4.0

2000- 2004 - Bachelor’s degree in Exceptional Education – University of Bucharest Romania - GPA 3.4

1995-1998 - Associate degree in Nursing with emphasis in social work, Carol Davila College Romania GPA 3.5

Certifications:

-          Massachusetts Teacher Certificate in Visual Impairments and Special Education,

-          Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS),

-          Alabama Teacher Certificate in Visual Impairments and Special Education,

-          Georgia Teacher Certificate in Visual Impairments, Gifted Education, Reading Endorsement, Early Childhood Education, Special Education all fields- General Curriculum, Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading, English/Language Arts.

School
UAB- Alabama
Major
Visual impairments/Orientation and Mobility
Additional Information
Languages: - English – proficient; Spanish – proficient; Romanian – native, Italian-beginner, French-beginner Other skills - Computer proficient (word, excel, windows, internet), Braille, Specialized software ( text to speech, screen enlargement), Technology for the Blind and Special needs -software and hardware Interests and skills: - Track and field, Therapeutic gymnastics. References - References are available upon request