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
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.