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FASD/BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST
Summary
Yup'ik Eskimo woman born and raised in Bethel, AK. Mother of 3 beautiful children that are bilingual in Yup'ik and English.
Skills
  • child abuse prevention
  • DSM-IV knowledge
  • Court procedure familiarity
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) trainer
  • Natural leader
  • Child Protective Services (CPS) knowledge
Experience
GUARDIAN AD LITEM, OFFICE OF PUBLIC ADVOCACY/ASSOCIATION OF VILLAGE COUNCIL PRESIDENTSJanuary 2015 to CurrentBETHEL, ALASKA
  • Court appointed advocate for the best interests of children in need of aid(CINA) who are in state's custody.
  • Responsible for investigating case surrounding reason(s) child taken into state custody that may include neglect/abuse/safety.
  • Collaborate with the child, child's parents, foster parents, family, state agencies, the tribe, psychologists, doctors, school officials, legal parties and other professionals to help the GAL learn about the child in order to help advocate child's best interest.
  • READING INTERVENTIONIST, GLADYS JUNG ELEMENTART; LOWER KUSKOKWIM SCHOOL DISTRICT; BETHEL, ALASKA 2013/2014 SCHOOL YEAR Provided small group instruction using research based interventions that follow RTI(Response To Intervention) for concerns in reading that address: phonemic awareness, phonics, word analysis, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, decoding, and word recognition skills.
ITINERANT SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER; LOWER KUSKOKWIM SCHOOL DISTRICT ; BETHELJanuary 2001 to January 2013FASD/BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST
  • Responsible for referrals and coordinating the writing and implementation of IEPs at assigned schools where there are no Special Education Teachers.
  • Provides inservice training to teachers and aides to enable them to carry out special education programs.
  • Responsible for insuring that all site special education records are current, accurate and maintained in a confidential file.
  • Provide consultation to, and coordinate with regular education teachers regarding the needs of students receiving special education support in their classroom setting.
  • Monitor pupil progress and recommend instructional and programmatic changes as necessary to improve student achievement.
  • Conduct child-find activities at assigned school sites.
  • Liaison with school to coordinate interagency services as appropriate through the IEP.
  • Provide training in special education forms and procedures such as the referral process, behavior programs, etc.
  • Work collaboratively with the Site Administrator in developing/implementing the special education program at sites without a certified special education teacher.
  • Adhere to the ethical standards of the profession and seek to develop professionally.
  • Participate in the development of LKSD special education policies and procedures.
  • Assist families in understanding their child's rights under IDEA.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Provide training to schools and communities on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, liaison between LKSD and FAS Diagnostic Team, provide Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training to sites.
  • ADJUNCT FACULTY; UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA-KUSKOKWIM CAMPUS; BETHEL, ALASKA FALL 2004, SPRING 2006, SPRING 2006 Taught ASL I, introduction to American Sign Language.
  • JR.
  • HIGH TEACHER ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION; LOWER KUSKOKWIM SCHOOL DISTRICT; BETHEL, ALASKA-1999-2000.
  • Taught 7th/8th grade students with behavior and academic challenges.
  • Helped transition to regular jr.
  • high classroom setting.
  • Collaborate with Special Education Teacher regarding academic modifications.
  • Work directly with families to increase parental involvement in the school setting.
  • INTERPRETER FOR THE DEAF; LOWER KUSKOKWIM SCHOOL DISTRICT ; BETHEL, ALASKA-WINTER 1998 Provided interpretation services in American Sign Language for elementary student in all academic areas located in nearby village on the Kuskokwim River.
Education and Training
University of Alaska1997B.Ed
Graduate
University of Alaska Southeast2012Master's: Special EducationSpecial Education
Interests
Board member for the Tundra Women's Coalition(TWC) 2001-present. Goal to promote violence-free communities through c ulturally appropriate outreach programs and supportive services. = ALASKA FASD PARTNERSHIP Chairperson for the Alaska FASD Partnership 2010-present. Promoting awareness, prevention, and effective life-long interventions for those affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol and their families. Publications Edwards, William J., Charles Leinberger, Monica. Advocating for the Proper Educational Services and Community Support for Children with FASD. National CASA The Judges' Page Newsletter. Winter 2014 Charles Leinberger, Monica. Elicaq Newsletter for Lower Kuskokwim School District over various years since 2002 related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and education. Honors Tom and Linda Daschle FASD Hall of Fame. Special Education teacher scholarship, University of Alaska Anchorage Department of Education. 1999-2000
Skills
academic, American Sign Language, conferences, consultation, Crisis Intervention, forms, instruction, interpretation, legal, 2000, word, policies, progress, READING, receiving, research, safety, TEACHER
Additional Information
  • Related Volunteer Work TUNDRA WOMEN'S COALITION Board member for the Tundra Women's Coalition(TWC) 2001-present. Goal to promote violence-free communities through c ulturally appropriate outreach programs and supportive services. = ALASKA FASD PARTNERSHIP Chairperson for the Alaska FASD Partnership 2010-present. Promoting awareness, prevention, and effective life-long interventions for those affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol and their families. Publications Edwards, William J., Charles Leinberger, Monica. Advocating for the Proper Educational Services and Community Support for Children with FASD. National CASA The Judges' Page Newsletter. Winter 2014 Charles Leinberger, Monica. Elicaq Newsletter for Lower Kuskokwim School District over various years since 2002 related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and education. Honors Tom and Linda Daschle FASD Hall of Fame. Special Education teacher scholarship, University of Alaska Anchorage Department of Education. 1999-2000
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Companies Worked For:

  • GUARDIAN AD LITEM, OFFICE OF PUBLIC ADVOCACY/ASSOCIATION OF VILLAGE COUNCIL PRESIDENTS
  • ITINERANT SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER; LOWER KUSKOKWIM SCHOOL DISTRICT ; BETHEL

School Attended

  • University of Alaska
  • University of Alaska Southeast

Job Titles Held:

  • FASD/BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

Degrees

  • B.Ed
    Graduate
    Master's : Special Education

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