Emery Walters

Master Teacher

Father/Educator/Lifelong Learner

My Objective:

To leverage over 28 years of dedicated teaching and youth counseling experience in fostering the holistic growth of future generations, while championing social justice and cultivating cultural connections in the classroom. Committed to creating an inclusive educational environment that empowers students to thrive academically, socially, and culturally, aiming to inspire a generation of empathetic global citizens equipped to navigate an interconnected world with understanding and resilience.

Skills

Curriculum Development | Assessment and Evaluation | Technology Integration | Classroom Management | Differentiated Instruction | Data Analysis | Professional/Educational Collaboration | Special Education | Conflict Resolution

Qualities

Adaptable | Effective Communicator | Empathetic
Patient | Creative and Critical Thinker | Continually Improving Leadership Skills | Organized | Resilient
Cultural Competency

Education

Seattle Central College
Special Education and Teaching

Knoxville College
Sociology, Special Education and Teaching

Experience

Kingmaker's Facilitator/Student Family Advocate
Seattle Public Schools, Interagency Academy | Seattle, WA
2012-Present

  • Builds and cultivates ongoing relationships with students, families, and schools to ensure excellence in educational outcomes.

  • Brings needed support to the school through community partnerships.

  • Ability to build up the cultural competencies of the Seattle Community through education and social involvement.

Special Education Instructor- E.B.D./Level Four Low Cognitive Programs
Madison Middle School | Seattle, WA
1997-2012

  • Worked with teachers to assure synthesis in classroom activities, assignments, planning, and student evaluation to provide an opportunity for all special education.

  • Monitored students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments to provide a safe and positive learning environment for all students.

Special Education Assistant- E.B.D
Sylvester Middle School | Seattle, WA
1995-1997

  • Directed and implemented behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other conditions

  • Instructed students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings (e.g., academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.)

Residential Treatment Counselor & Supervisor
Ruth Dykeman Children’s Center | Seattle, WA
1993-2000

  • Provided a nurturing environment and close, intense supervision and security for female adolescent residents in the residential treatment program

  • Taught healthy living skills and conducted recreational and

    social activities enhancing skill acquisition and fun

  • Monitored activities and whereabouts of residents, as well as maintains a physically safe environment

  • Managed Sexually Aggressive Youth group.

Foster Care Case Manager
Youth Advocates | Seattle, WA
1995-2004

  • Placed program participants in foster homes, provided respite care and counseling.

  • Monitored program participants activities in/out of foster care.

  • Served as a liaison between program participants, schools and foster care providers.

  • Ensured that each program participants medical/dental, academic, social & emotional needs were met.