Educational and organizational leader with long history in education and dedication to school performance, teacher training and student success. Attentive to the pulse of the school community to proactively manage trends. Hands-on in mentoring teachers and supporting students. Results-focused leader with strengths in communication and collaboration and fiscal responsibility.
Skills
Student Performance Data Analysis
Federal, State and Local Regulations Adherence
Critical Thinking
Grant Proposals
Decision Making
Needs Assessment
Coaching and Mentoring
Interpersonal Communication
Stakeholder Collaboration
Status Reports
Operational Budget Preparation
Staff Leadership
Crisis Intervention/Support
Experience
07/2018 to Current
Director of Pupil ServicesCouncil Bluffs Community School District – Council Bluffs, IA,
Supervise: District CSE and 504 chairpeople, Special Education teachers, teacher assistants, aides, psychologists, social workers, speech therapists, and occupational therapists
Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle using the Danielson model.
Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
Researched and wrote applications for educational grants (611/619/ARP).
Review and update the District Special Education Plan and District RtI/AIS Plan.
Participated in the District Strategic Planning Committee
Created and supervised the Extended School Year program
Manage the special education budget ($12.8 million) and contracts with agencies and vendors
Supervised the creation of a remote schedule and critical member of the re-opening of school's committee
07/2012 to 07/2018
Assistant Director of Special EducationLevittown School District – City, STATE,
Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.
Coordinated with school personnel, parents and students to determine disciplinary actions for behavioral issues.
Regularly communicated district unions regarding employee concerns as well as changes from SED mandates that impact job responsibilities.
Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses (RtI, IEP writing, PBIS, Chapter 408’s, IST’s, NYSAA, 504 eligibility and accommodations
Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
Regularly convene with special education chairpeople, psychologists, social workers and speech therapists to share best practices, solve implementation problems and consider new initiatives
08/2009 to 07/2012
Supervisor of Pupil Personnel ServicesLawrence Union Free School District – City, STATE,
Responsible for the education of approximately 1,325 classified students
Responsible for the submission and verification of all State reports/SEDCAR
Assigned students to special education classes and determine staffing assignments
Chair over 1,000 CSE/CPSE meetings, write and finalize over 2,000 IEP’s, Chair 504 meetings, Manifestation Determination Meetings, & participate in Superintendent's Hearings
Coordinate the district kindergarten screenings for incoming students
Provide professional development for Non-Public Schools in which district students attend
Conduct teacher observations using the Marshall rubric
08/2005 to 07/2009
School Psychologist Elementary/High SchoolLawrence Union Free School District – City, STATE,
Attended training courses and industry conferences to stay abreast of latest industry trends.
Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
Coordinated development and implementation of students Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
Chaired CSE, IST, Exit Meetings, conducted FBA's, and created BIP's.
Assisted in Programming the Master Building Schedule, organized Parent Resource Fair, supervised Life Skills program, created PowerPoints for District presentations
Member of the: Shared Decision Making Building Committees, Principal’s Cabinet Meetings, District Health & Safety Committee and District Special Education Advisory Committee
Education and Training
Expected in 06/2010 to to
Psy.D.: School Psychology St. John's University - Jamaica, NY GPA:
Dissertation: The Internalizing & Externalizing Effects on Siblings of Autism
Expected in 01/2008 to to
Master of Science: School District Leader Touro College - New York, NY GPA:
Summa cum laude graduate
School Administrator/Supervisor (SAS) Certificate- Issued 8/31/2007
School District Administrator (SDA) Certificate- Issued 8/31/2007
Expected in 09/2003 to to
Master of Science: School Psychology St. John's University - Jamaica, NY GPA:
Magna cum laude graduate
Expected in 09/1998 to to
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Queens College of The City University of New York - Flushing, NY GPA:
Magna cum laude graduate, High Honors in Psychology, Presidential Scholar, Dean's List
Minor- Business & Liberal Arts Honors Program (BALA)
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