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Professional Summary
Special Services Coordinator with extensive background in design, delivery and evaluation of complex educational programs. Successfully manages education program compliance, identifies areas of growth and coordinates events to promote appropriate special education services. Demonstrated experience in organizing departmental initiatives and collaborating with educational leaders to make student-centered, data-driven, lawful decisions.
Leadership Experience/Skills
Special Education Compliance Auditor/Catamaran
District Instructional Leadership Team
District 504 Plan Team
District MI Access Coordinator
District Special Education PD Trainer/Presenter
MTSS Team
Sibshop Facilitator
Educational Benefit Review (EBR) Facilitator
Adaptive Schools Training
University of Michigan Consortium Diversity Advisory Board
Thoughtful Leaders
Teachers as Facilitator's Training
Administrative Adult Transition Team (Oakland ISD)
Special Education Administrators of Oakland County (SEAOC)
Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Education
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, Michigan, Expected in 04/2003 ā āMaster of Arts:Educational Leadership - GPA:
Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, Michigan, Expected in 04/2000 ā āBachelor of Science:Special Education (Emotionally Impaired Secondary) - GPA:
Certifications/Approvals
Professional Teaching Certificate, State of Michigan Department of Education - Issued 01/07/2021
Michigan School Administrator Certificate, State of Michigan Department of Education - Issued 01/20/2017
Full Approval for Director of Special Education, State of Michigan Department of Education - 10/11/2021
Full Approval for Supervisor of Special Education, State of Michigan Department of Education - 05/07/2021
Full Approval for Transition Coordinator, State of Michigan Department of Education - 09/04/2018
Full Approval for Teacher Consultant, State of Michigan Department of Education - 09/04/2007
Work History
Romulus Community Schools - Coordinator of Special Services City, STATE, 08/2022 - Current
Supervised programs for ASD, SEI, CI, SXI, and ATP
Supervised and coordinated instruction and services for Nonpublic Schools
District B-13 Transition Compliance Coordinator
Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
Developed and implemented school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal law based on best practices and safety standards.
Led program planning, coordination and evaluation.
Supervised activities of teams, related services and external programs.
Coordinated special education services through collaboration, district-level committees, and consultation to guide personnel on best practices.
Designed, developed, coordinated, and provided staff development to ensure special education compliance, progress monitoring and data collection.
Supervised transition activities and services for secondary and post-secondary students.
Demonstrated excellent conflict resolution skills and consensus with best practices.
Romulus Community Schools - Interim Director of Special Services City, STATE, 02/2022 - 07/2022
Formulated and aligned Special Education and 504 Plan practices with federal law, state mandates, and district policy for compliance.
Conducted staff evaluations for special education personnel.
Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
Managed budgets and resources for district special education programs
Planned and implemented staff development for district personnel
Served as an administrative advocate for special education on the District Instructional Leadership Team and Cabinet
Collaborated with district principals in selection, placement and evaluation of Special Education staff
Established effective working relationships with public and private agencies and organizations within the community to secure and provide services to students with special needs
Romulus Community Schools - District Teacher Consultant/Department Head City, STATE, 09/2020 - 01/2022
Evaluated programs, monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives for special education teachers, ancillary staff, and paraprofessionals.
Researched, evaluated, and implemented Orton-Gillingham Reading training for district Resource teachers and I-Ready Reading/Math program for self-contained teachers to increase student achievement using data analysis continuum of services model.
Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures, managed budgets to support educational programs, and provided supplemental curriculum for alignment and individualization.
Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
Maintained program files, records, databases and websites to gather research and prepare and submit special education reports.
Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
Coached general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
Romulus Community Schools - Transition Coordinator / Project SEARCH Instructor City, STATE, 06/2018 - 06/2020
Successfully maintained 85% competitive employment rate for students in the Project SEARCH Transition Program.
Implemented district-wide web-based Transition Assessment (ESTR) for systemic data tracking, training, interpretation for creating meaningful secondary/post-secondary transition planning.
Continuously met State of Michigan district transition indicators with 100% accuracy.
Coordinated eligibility for local and state agencies to provide wrap-around support systems for employment and independent living services using person-center data.
Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.
Company Name - RMS Teacher Consultant/Co-Teacher City, State, 09/2004 - 06/2018
Coordinated special education staff caseloads ensuring compliance and efficiency.
Facilitated, evaluated, and led Child-Study, REED, MET, and MDR team meetings.
Researched, retained, and aligned current knowledge of federal law, state mandates, and district policy to ensure cohesive and compliant services.
Served as liaison between district administration, school leadership team, and teaching staff.
Reduced department behavior referral by 30% using authentic alternatives to suspension using SSW and Economy System, while simultaneously implementing district Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) initiatives to meet needs of students with disabilities.
Company Name - Resource/Departmental Teacher City, State, 07/2000 - 06/2004
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students, with 1-2 years growth based on standardized/district assessments.
Implemented RTI strategies as determined by ongoing classroom progress monitoring.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
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