Knowledgeable professional bringing well-developed planning and problem-solving abilities developed over 15 years of related experience. Focused on maximizing inclusive opportunities by supporting neurodiverse individuals. Well-organized, diligent, and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents. Dedicated to supporting and creating inclusive opportunities for neurodiverse individuals within all aspects of their lives! Continually work with stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach that will empower and positively impact individuals' ability to autonomously integrate into their community and independently navigate modern society.
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- Analyzed and restructured educational programs to meet individuals with disabilities academic needs.
- Collaborate with Faculty/staff to ensure Federal Laws and individual rights are adhered to.
- Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate and current.
- Analyzed diagnostic records to develop supports.
- Planned, coordinated and implemented career education programs to train and upgrade skills of students.
- Performed detailed and comprehensive evaluations of participants.
- Organized local and national workshops and conferences to promote social and intellectual welfare of individuals.
- Planned and implemented fundraising events.
- Provide technology to support individuals diagnosed with a disability to create new realm of possibilities, communication, & opportunity for inclusion.
- Coached students on making decisions on colleges and career choices.
- Composed grant proposals and fundraising newsletters to raise capital for non-profit organizations.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Worked with self-advocates to understand needs and provided support services.
- Increased self-advocates membership by 80%.
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Developed team communications and information for chapter meetings.
- Interviewed individuals with disabilities and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make learning resources accessible to those in need.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across inclusive childcare operations.
- Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations.
- Applied human resources expertise to optimize hiring, training and performance.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Graduated with 4.0 GPA
- Majored in Andragogy - adult learning theory
- Dissertation: The Investigation into the Role of Trust in Communication
- Graduated with 4.0 GPA
- Member of National Honor Society – Lambda Chi Chapter
- Member of Chi Sigma Iota
- Graduated with 4.0 GPA
- Graduated cum laude
- Graduated with 3.8 GPA
- Member of Alpha Chi
· 2018: Appointment to Logo’s School Mental Health Advisory Panel
· 2017: Membership invitation: Chi Sigma Iota
· 2016: Adam Morgan Foundation Board of Directors: Treasurer
· 2016: Appointment to MAACCE Board of Directors
· 2016: Appointment to MAACCE Higher Education Category Chair
· 2015: IBCCES; Certified Training Partner
· 2015: Missouri OPEN Initiative – Trainer Level 5c
· 2015: Appointment to Frances Howell Sch. Dist. Special Education Advisory Council
· 2015: Appointment to Home & Community Base Services State planning team
· 2015: Appointment to Heartland State leadership team
· 2014: President of Show Me People First
· 2014: Membership invitation: Lindenwood Honor Society
· 2013: Membership invitation: Alpha Chi
· 2012: Saint Charles County, MO Direct Service Providers award for Advocacy
· 2012: Appointment to the DD Awareness Campaign planning board
· 2012: Invitation to participate in establishing TASH Missouri
· 2011: MACDDS Cutting Edge Award
Missouri School Psychological Examiners Certificate
Certified Autism Specialist (CAS); International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)
Board Certified Telepractice Specialist (BCTS)
Missouri OPEN Initiative Professional Development Certified Trainer
Certified Test Proctor: BYU Independent Study
MO Dept. of Mental Health Div. Of Disabilities: Abuse & Neglect
Early Childhood Special Education Missouri Teaching Certificate
MO DESE: Substitute Certificate of License to Teach
- Missouri Association of School Psychologist (MASP)
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
- Missouri Council of Special Education (MO-CASE)
- Missouri Association for Adult Continuing and Community Education (MAACCE): Board Member & Higher Education Category Chair
- Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE)
- National Communication Association (NCA)
- International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET)
- American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)
- Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE)
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School Attended
- Lindenwood University
- Lindenwood University
- Lindenwood University
- Lindenwood University
Job Titles Held:
- Educational Consultant, Treasurer/Board Member
- Advisor
- Special Education Advocate
- Owner/Director of Childcare Center
Degrees
- Educational Specialist
- School Psychological Examiner
- Master of Education
- Bachelor of Arts
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