Diana Mendez-Vandivier
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Experience
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Goalbook
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United States
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Software Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Content Contributor
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Saratoga Union School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Resource Specialist
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Aug 2022 - Present
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San José Unified School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Special Education District Instructional Coach
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Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
Secondary Special Education
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RISE Mentor Teacher
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Jul 2019 - Jun 2021
- Provide day-to-day instructional coaching to prepare an intern teacher to become an effective Special Education classroom teacher for the 2020-21 school year. - Host intern teacher in the classroom and allow them to take increasing responsibility of teaching the class.- Provide 1-2 hours of coaching and support each week by sharing lesson plans, coaching in how to measure student progress against IEP goals, role playing difficult conversations, or brainstorming alternative approaches to support student behavior. Show less
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Resource Specialist
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Jul 2017 - Jun 2021
- Determine student eligibility for academic and social services through appropriate formal assessment measures.- Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that reflect analysis of assessment data and prioritized goals and objectives.- Conduct Individualized Education Plan (IEP) reviews and reevaluations of students in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.- Use a variety of formative and summative assessment techniques to establish learning goals and to plan, differentiate and modify instruction.- Collaborate with colleagues and the broader professional community to support student learning. Show less
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Special Education Department Head
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Jul 2017 - Jun 2021
- Facilitate Special Education Department meetings in an effort to collaborate and norm on strategies that promote student achievement and progress- Attend and actively participate in school site’s Curriculum Council to proactively problem solve issues that occur regarding academics and student achievement- Facilitate communication among District personnel, School Administrators, and Special Education staff regarding Special Education matters that directly affect students-Support new Special Education teachers, advising on circumstantial situations that occur in the school/on caseload. In addition, suggest professional development sessions in order to improve work quality and productivity-Maintain own caseload of students with IEPs by working on their goals on a regular basis, developing and implementing curriculum through a Guided Studies course, and prepping/facilitating IEP meetings. Show less
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Rocketship Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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500 - 600 Employee
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ISE Specialist
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Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
-Collaborate with school staff, parents, and other service providers for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes and planning curriculum. -Provide accommodations and/or modifications to learners with disabilities for assignments and testing as determined by the IEP team. -Provide full group co-teaching, one-to-one or small group instruction through push-in or pull-out intervention as required by IEP. -Draft and write professional and compliant IEPs, as well as finalize the data in SEIS. -Collaborate with parents as educational partners and provide ability awareness as needed Show less
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ACE Charter Schools
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Specialist
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Jul 2013 - Jun 2016
- Work in the development of appropriate Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and manage all paperwork in compliance - Maintain in constant communication with administration, general education teachers, service providers, parents, and students to facilitate full inclusion - In collaboration with general education teacher, spearheaded peer tutoring program to encourage leadership and enrich academic skills - Administer assessments related to Student Academic Achievement and Individual Education Plan goals - Provide input on individual students during Professional Development, Student Support Team (SST), and Response to Intervention (RTI) meetings Show less
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Special Education Paraprofessional
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2013
- In collaboration with Education Specialist, implemented student IEP and BIPs- Guided 5th through 8th grade students, with a wide range of special needs, in Math and English Language Arts concepts - Evaluated and tracked student progress and other significant data
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Education
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National University
Master of Arts - MA, Special Education -
California State University Stanislaus
B.A. Sociology, Criminal Justice minor -
The National Hispanic University
Education Specialist Cleared Credential