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Teacher, Grade 3 - Tanque Verde Elementary School - Tucson, AZ
(2026-01)
Special Education Teacher - North Thurston School District
(2023-01 - 2026-01)
Responsible for teaching and case management of all students with IEPs in the above grade bands. Taught all subjects needed: reading, writing, math, social/emotional, and adaptive skills. Ongoing collaboration with general ed teachers, families, focused on inclusion, co-taught math class with general ed teacher and as much as possible, managed paras, data collection, and all aspects of the individual programs for each student.
Special Education Teacher - Griffin School
(2014-01 - 2023-01)
Responsible for teaching and case management of all students with IEPs in the above grade bands. Taught all subjects needed: reading, writing, math, social/emotional, and adaptive skills. Ongoing collaboration with general ed teachers, families, focused on inclusion, co-taught math class with general ed teacher and as much as possible, managed paras, data collection, and all aspects of the individual programs for each student.
Special Education Director/Teacher, Resource Room - Eastpointe High School
(2010-01 - 2013-01)
Head of department and lead teacher; responsible for all compliance with Special Education laws and procedures. Taught and tutored students with learning disabilities in various subjects such as: Algebra, Geometry, English, and any other challenging coursework when necessary. Responsible for writing and maintaining all IEPs, METs, and behavior plans for students ages 14-21.
Worked closely with Administration to ensure the most appropriate education for all students. Certified in Structured English Immersion K-12.
Assistant Special Education teacher - Tucson High School
(2009-01 - 2010-01)
Provided for one-on-one assistance for a student with Cerebral Palsy. Enjoyed a less stressful job for first year back to work after staying home with child.
Special Education teacher, grades K-2 Extended Resource Room for students with Severe Behavioral needs - Irving Elementary
(2005-01 - 2006-01)
Head teacher, ran classroom, supervised four assistants, created and implemented curriculum and behavioral program/ level system for students K-2. Responsible for writing and maintaining all IEP's, managing parent/teacher meetings, and worked towards inclusion. Worked to ensure students were progressing with their challenging behaviors so that they could receive their education. Taught reading, writing, science and all other elementary subjects.
Special Education Assistant teacher - Springfield Middle School
(2003-01 - 2004-01)
One-on-one assistance for students with disabilities, including: small group instruction in mathematics and evaluation in the special education classroom.
Assistant Coach Varsity Girl's Soccer - South Eugene High School
(2004-01 - 2004-01)
Head Coach JV Girl's Soccer - South Eugene High School
(2003-01 - 2003-01)
Coordinator of Environmental Learning and Leadership - St. Gregory College Preparatory School - Tucson, AZ
(2001-01 - 2003-01)
Director of Challenge Course: internal and external programs and facility. Ran an outside business for the school and made a record amount of money first year worked. Responsible for budget management, training and supervising staff and students, program course development, maintenance of risk protocols, oversight of wilderness programs (day hiking, bi-annual expeditions, rock-climbing), and development of environmental education for grades 6-12.
Head Coach Varsity Girl's Soccer - St Gregory College Prep
(2000-01 - 2003-01)
Founded and developed the girl's soccer program, qualified for State tournament all three years as coach.
Americorps Team Leader - Youth Volunteer Corps
(2001-01 - 2001-01)
Created community service projects and recruited youth ages 11-18 to participate. Supervised youth volunteers, facilitated team building and fostered education through service learning. We served over 400 local youth.
Administrator/Counselor - Ramapo Anchorage Camp for at risk youth - Rhinebeck, New York
(1999-01 - 2001-01)
Residential Camp for developmentally delayed children ages 4-17 in Rhinebeck, New York.
Head of the Waterfront, trained and supervised lifeguards and counselors during all water-based activities.
Course adventure- based programs for campers, educated NYC youth about wilderness, lead hikes, and taught canoeing and row boating. Helped our team develop the Teen Leadership program for at-risk teens; including Challenge Course programs, self-esteem development and community leadership.
Counselor - Tucson Jewish Community Center - Tucson, AZ
(1995-06 - 1998-08)
Supervised and lead groups of campers throughout summer camps. Became the Athletics Counselor, organized and directed all sports and athletics activities for the entire camp, youth ages 4-14.
MA - Special Education, grades K-8 - University of Oregon (2005-01)
BA - Philosophy of Science/Psychology - University of Pennsylvania (1999-01)
