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DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Summary
Goal-oriented, hardworking and positive administrator with strong leadership qualities and focus on achieving program goals that will benefit all students. Highly organized with vision and enthusiasm to create an educational environment that will benefit all students.
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Experience
Cumberland Therapy Services, Inc. | Chicago , ILDirector of Special Education07/2018 - Current
- Planned and supervised special education programs and set ambitious program goals to establish targets for inclusion and achievement.
- Led recruiting, hiring and training of qualified special education staff and special education support staff.
- Supervision and development of all special education teachers, related service providers, social workers, and support staff.
- Devised and monitored special education program budgets to minimize spending and justify fund utilization. This included annual development of the 611/619 grants as well as the management of CCEIS fund use.
- Developed district-wide professional development plan to enhance behavior management and develop more equitable and inclusive disciplinary practices.
- District Level MTSS Supervisor. Managed data platforms and assisted with updating district-wide and building-level MTSS plans. APW MTSS data platforms include AIMSweb Plus and STAR.
- Developed training schedules and assisted with the training of APW staff (instructional and non-instructional) in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS).
- Collaboration with building-level administrators to implement weekly Student Support Teams to develop and monitor social emotional supports for all students in the district.
- Collaboration with the JSHS Principal to develop an MTSS process at the secondary level.
Bremen High School District 228 | Midlothian , ILHigh School Administrative Intern08/2017 - 05/2018
- Development and implementation of District Suicide Ideation Protocol.
- District/Building Level Supervisor of Aimsweb Plus and assisted with building a District Data Wall.
- Worked with District Assistant Superintendent to organize New Teacher Orientation
- Attended District Summer Curriculum Camps and assisted with development of Guaranteed Viable Curriculum.
- Member of District Family Engagement Committee.
- Facilitated Partnering with Parents book study at DMK Middle School and Hannibal High School.
- Trained staff on Partnering with Parents protocols to prepare for Spring parent conferences.
- Facilitated weekly Pupil Support Team meetings at Hannibal High School.
- Chaired CSE Meetings (K-12).
- Supported students with the development and implementation of morning video announcements.
Hannibal Central School District | City , STATEBuilding-Level School Psychologist09/2008 - 06/2018
- Expert in conducting psychological assessments.
- Chairperson for building-level CSE meetings.
- Facilitated building-level Child Study Team Meetings.
- Trained support staff and transportation staff in behavior management strategies.
- Organization and implementation of Aimsweb screening and benchmarking process.
- Member of District and Building RtI Teams.
- Development and management individual student behavior intervention plans.
- Development of student action plans and progress monitoring tools.
- Co-coordinator of after school program for students identified as "at-risk" of academic success.
North Syracuse Central School District | City , STATESchool Psychologist09/1998 - 08/2008
- Evaluated student academic, behavioral and emotional needs utilizing formal testing instruments.
- Coordinated development and implementation of students Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Education and Training
State University of New York, College at OswegoCertificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration2018
State University of New York, College at OswegoMaster of Science in Education, School Psychology1997
University of Rochester | City, StateBachelor of Science in Psychology1994
Certifications
- Administration and Pupil Personnel Services, Professional Certificate, School District Leader - 9/1/2020
- Administration and Pupil Personnel Services, Initial Certificate, School Building Leader - 2/20/2020
- Administration and Pupil Personnel Services, Permanent Certificate, School Psychology - 9/1/2000
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools, Trainer - 8/23/2019
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School Attended
- State University of New York, College at Oswego
- University of Rochester
Job Titles Held:
- Director of Special Education
- High School Administrative Intern
- Building-Level School Psychologist
- School Psychologist
Degrees
- Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration
Master of Science in Education, School Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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