Florine Mati
@florinemati
Experienced special education leader and curriculum developer with 16+ years in CBC teaching and training.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced special education teacher and program leader with over sixteen years working with CBC curriculum and diverse learner needs. I combine classroom experience with program coordination and curriculum design to improve learner outcomes.
As a CEO and program coordinator, I led curriculum development, program evaluation, finance management, and staff training to align programs with organizational goals. I have written and modified curricula for general and special needs students and coordinated stakeholder engagement.
My classroom background includes special education instruction, development of intervention and behavior plans, conducting ARD/annual reviews, and delivering staff development for teachers. I have hands-on rehabilitation experience supporting clients with traumatic brain injury and training new staff.
I hold a Masters in Special Education and am pursuing a Ph.D. in Family Studies; I bring strong communication, people-management, proposal-writing, and policy-implementation skills to roles focused on inclusive education and program leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Program Coordinator
Diverse Learning
Jun 2010 - Feb 2019 (8 years 8 months)
Coordinated program delivery, assisted curriculum writing and modification for special needs students, led teacher trainings and stakeholder meetings, and managed recruiting events to achieve program goals.
Special Education Teacher
Dallas ISD
Dec 2003 - Jun 2011 (7 years 6 months)
Taught CBC curriculum and special needs students, developed intervention and behavior plans, led staff development trainings, and conducted ARD/annual review meetings with parents and district personnel.
Rehabilitation Assistant
Center for NeuroSkills
Jun 2001 - Feb 2003 (1 year 8 months)
Assisted clients with traumatic brain injury in activities of daily living, maintained behavior logs and modification plans, trained new employees, and communicated progress to families.
Teacher
Chuka Commercial High School
Jun 1997 - Feb 1999 (1 year 8 months)
Taught literature and secretarial studies, planned lessons, assessed student work, kept records, and held conferences with students, parents, and administrators while supervising student activities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Texas Woman's University
Doctor of Philosophy, Family Studies
Pursuing a Ph.D. in Family Studies with coursework and research focus in family and education-related topics.
University of North Texas
Master of Science, Special Education
2003 - 2005
Activities and societies: Special Education teacher certification (2001–2003) referenced in training section.
Completed a Master of Science in Special Education with focus on special needs instruction and program development.
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Education, Education
1992 - 1996
Completed a Bachelor of Education program preparing for teaching roles at secondary and special education levels.
Maryhill High School
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
1987 - 1990
Completed secondary school education at Maryhill High School.
Chogoria Girls Boarding
School Certificate, Secondary/Primary Education
1982 - 1986
Attended Chogoria Girls Boarding for lower secondary/primary level education.
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