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Curriculum Vitae & ResumeContact information Adiaha Strange
2836 Old Ironside DriveCharlotte, NC 28213980.428.2660 * primary704.973.7944 * [email protected]
Brief biography with personal details (e.g., age, place of birth and family status)
My name is Adiaha Strange. I was raised in Charlotte North Carolina. I am the mother of 2 wonderful children, I am a grandmother, and the wife of a loving husband of 13 years. I am a small business owner proudly providing services to children and adults with disabilities since 2002 under a local contract with Medicaid, Medicare, and Veterans Assistance. I am a "life-long" learner with a diverse background in administration, leadership, and education.
Professional, career or research objective
I specialize in working with adults and children with unique learning styles and differences. My goal is to provide technique and strategies to promote individualized instructional designs to all level of students. I am fully committed to the production of critical thinking skills to enhance learning. I have years of experience in the development of functional curriculum goals and personalized instruction for diverse learners.
Education University of PhoenixAdvanced Studies ProgramDoctorate of Education, EDDEducational Leadership2004-10/2009
University of Phoenix Masters of Arts, MAEDInstruction & Curriculum2002-2004
University of NC CharlotteBachelor of Arts, BAPsychology2000-2002
University of NC CharlotteGraduate Level CertificationTransition & Supported Employment2000-2002
Dissertation title and advisor
Attitudes, Practices, & Beliefs of Providers of Adult Services – A Phenomenological StudyDr. Betty Ahmed, Ed.D – Mentor
Graduate fieldwork Curriculum & Instruction (Masters) & Educational Leadership (Advanced Program)
Awards, honors and patents Founder / Owner
GIC of Charlotte2137 * B * Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28216704.393.8206“Growing in Care”Website:gicservices.org
Featured Article in:Pride Magazine, NC - 2009Black Pages, NC - 2008/2009 SaviorFaire Magazine, NC 2009
Inventor of the: Style-Us Fashion Stylus with
BeltPresentation made ready for corporations.
Pro-E technical drawings are available
Research Experience Research: A qualitative phenomenological study to explore the attitudes, beliefs, and practices of providers of adult care services with regards to their effect on the challenges faced by students with disabilities exiting high school.
Work experience Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools2006 – PresentEC Chair/ Case Manager / Teacher
Kaplan University06/2005 – PresentAdjunct Professor
LifeSpan Educational Program10/1998 – 4/2006Case Manager
Ray’s and AssociatesProgram Manager / Administration1993 – 1998
Skills Self Starter, Independent, Leadership Skills, Customer Service Excellence, Publications and presentations
Company featured in Pride Magazine – Feb 09”Savior Fairre – Sept. 09”Black Page – Dec. 08”
Professional licenses and certifications
North Carolina Department of Public InstructionNC Teacher CertificationSpecial EducationActive
Language skills EnglishProfessional memberships
North Carolina Association of Teachers
Interests Learning and Teaching, Family Fun, & TravelingReferences Available Upon Request
Curriculum Vitae & Resume
ADIAHA STRANGESUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:Qualified professional. Years of experience. Independent, creative, organized. Critical thinker. Leadership and management skills. Dedicated and Committed.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / ACCREDITATIONS:
University of Phoenix 2004-2009Advanced Studies Program Doctorate of Education, EDD Educational Leadership
University of Phoenix 2002-2004Masters of Arts, MAED Curriculum and Instruction
University of NC Charlotte 2000 – 2002Bachelors of Arts, BA Psychology
University of NC Charlotte 2000 – 2002Graduate Level Certificate Transition and Supported
Employment
North Carolina Dept. Public Instruction 2000 - presentTeacher Certification K-12 Special Education
EMPLOYMENT:
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina06/2007 – Present Special Education Case Manager / Teacher
Duties and Responsibilities: Delivering instruction to identified students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and working to develop and manage a classroom environment that supports differentiated instruction and student progress.
Kaplan University Charlotte, North Carolina06/2005 – Present Adjunct Professor
[email protected] and Responsibilities: Acting as an additional teaching resource, duties require a qualified professional to give seminars and facilitate courses in the Department of Professional Studies / The School of Arts and Sciences / and the College of Arts and Sciences within Kaplan University using a remote online platform and environment.
GIC of Charlotte, Inc. Charlotte, North Carolina2000 – Present Program Director / Owner
Duties and Responsibilities: Contract management and negotiations, budget and fiscal planning and monitoring, provide supervision of administrative personnel. Facilitate strategic planning process and oversee implementation. Interact with potential contractors; assure completion of payroll, monitor agency compliance with all local, state, federal, and contract regulations, standards, laws, etc. Facilitate agency hiring, promotion, and or dismissal decisions; also responsible for management of departmental resources.
Lifespan Educational Services Charlotte, North Carolina1998 – 4/2006 Special Education Teacher
Duties and Responsibilities: As a special education teacher, under general supervision, the primary purpose of this position is to develop individual goals for the students in the class, plan and implement activities towards those goals. Supervise and coordinate paraprofessionals and related service staff activities and duties. Assessment of students, writing of individualized Education Plan Goals