Staffing Specialist & ESE Department Chair at Orange County Public Schools (2024-01 – Present)
Streamlined the timely execution of the entire IEP process, resulting in zero ESE errors over all FTE survey weeks.
- Implemented processes for IEP development, ensuring compliance with federal, state and district regulations on IEP annual reviews for 100% of ESE students.
- Ensured IEP implementation, collaborating with content teachers to provide appropriate accommodations and modifications for special education students.
- Partnered with special education staff to implement accommodations for students with diverse learning needs.
- Optimized data collection methods to track student progress accurately and inform instructional decisions.
Instructional Coach & Alternative Teacher at Wentzville School District (2020-01 – 2024-12)
- Facilitated professional development workshops on incorporating technology into instruction.
- Directed strategic professional development planning efforts, identifying opportunities for teacher growth and guiding the committee on activities that use best practices in adult learning.
- Worked with each student on their individual level, incorporating research based methods in special education and trauma informed practices to assist them in their credit recovery and achieve a classroom graduation rate of 100%.
- Served on inaugural building Ci3T committee to design tiered student interventions.
- Designed curriculum for independent study credit recovery courses, aligning engaging activities with district curriculum.
Special Education Case Manager & Resource Teacher at Special School District of St. Louis County (2019-01 – 2020-12)
Developed individualized education plans to address student needs and promote academic success.
- Implemented behavioral intervention strategies to support students in achieving personal goals.
- Monitored student progress through data analysis, adjusting strategies as needed for improvement.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
Middle School ELA Teacher at Pattonville School District (2016-01 – 2019-12)
- Implemented PBL projects resulting in 99% of students presenting live at community stakeholders events.
- Collaborated in vertical and horizontal professional learning communities for data-driven assessment analysis and intervention.
- Served on Cultural Proficiency, Trauma-Informed, School-Community Partnerships, Principal's Advisory committees.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Senior Project Coordinator & English Teacher at Antelope Valley High School District (2010-01 – 2016-12)
- Coordinated the senior project program for 12th grade students, including tracking data and creating opportunities to revise components, resulting in a 98% student completion rate.
- Facilitated teacher training and professional development workshops.
- Established community outreach network for student mentors.
- Organized student-to-community presentation events.
- Chaired accreditation committee meetings, maintaining established norms while maintaining group focus on the agenda, resulting in a 30% school accreditation score increase.
