Director of Transition, Research, and Development

• May 2022 - Present

Summary: -The Director of Research and Development is one of the school’s leading professionals and works as part of the Senior Team to assist the Head of School in their duty to ensure that the organization meets its goals. -The Director of Research and Development directs and implements ASUA’s research and development and is responsible for research (information gathering, designing, publication etc.) as well as, developing, planning, and implementing new initiatives… Show more Summary: -The Director of Research and Development is one of the school’s leading professionals and works as part of the Senior Team to assist the Head of School in their duty to ensure that the organization meets its goals. -The Director of Research and Development directs and implements ASUA’s research and development and is responsible for research (information gathering, designing, publication etc.) as well as, developing, planning, and implementing new initiatives, programs, and protocols at ASUA, in conjunction with the Head of School and/or other members of the Senior Team. -The Director of Research and Development is to support, within legal and professional standards, an organizational framework in which efficient and appropriate special education programs can be delivered to students with exceptional educational needs within ASUA’s organization and also shared broadly with the educational community. -The Director of Research and Development is responsible for providing professional leadership of faculty and staff to enhance their effectiveness in order to achieve improved standards of learning and achievement in the program. Show less Summary: -The Director of Research and Development is one of the school’s leading professionals and works as part of the Senior Team to assist the Head of School in their duty to ensure that the organization meets its goals. -The Director of Research and Development directs and implements ASUA’s research and development and is responsible for research (information gathering, designing, publication etc.) as well as, developing, planning, and implementing new initiatives… Show more Summary: -The Director of Research and Development is one of the school’s leading professionals and works as part of the Senior Team to assist the Head of School in their duty to ensure that the organization meets its goals. -The Director of Research and Development directs and implements ASUA’s research and development and is responsible for research (information gathering, designing, publication etc.) as well as, developing, planning, and implementing new initiatives, programs, and protocols at ASUA, in conjunction with the Head of School and/or other members of the Senior Team. -The Director of Research and Development is to support, within legal and professional standards, an organizational framework in which efficient and appropriate special education programs can be delivered to students with exceptional educational needs within ASUA’s organization and also shared broadly with the educational community. -The Director of Research and Development is responsible for providing professional leadership of faculty and staff to enhance their effectiveness in order to achieve improved standards of learning and achievement in the program. Show less

School Psychologist

• Nov 2021 - May 2022

-Provide comprehensive evaluations in the identification and development of educational services for students. -Use student information systems such as SWIS and PowerSchool to collect school-wide and student-centered data -Conduct reevaluations of students as per standards and regulations. -Participate in Individualized Educational Programs. -Evaluate students with appropriate testing when deemed necessary. -Provided consultation for administrators and school staff members when… Show more -Provide comprehensive evaluations in the identification and development of educational services for students. -Use student information systems such as SWIS and PowerSchool to collect school-wide and student-centered data -Conduct reevaluations of students as per standards and regulations. -Participate in Individualized Educational Programs. -Evaluate students with appropriate testing when deemed necessary. -Provided consultation for administrators and school staff members when indicated. -Conduct counseling and behavior management sessions in specific situations on individual and/or group process. -Participate in CIU 20 and staff meetings, conferences, in-service training and/or special sessions. -Recommend and utilize community resources in the facilitation of services for students. -Serve as member of the Crisis Intervention Team. -Perform appropriate clinical assessments as directed by the administrator. -Actively participate as a committee member as designated program committees to develop and maintain current and progressive trends in special education and psychology. -Appraise CIU 20 administration and supervisory personnel regarding the needs and trends for students in specific districts. -Coordinate services with other disciplines. -Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committee as required. -Assumes responsibility for materials and equipment and facilities. -Responds positively to supervision and suggestions for improvement. -Maintain current theories and techniques in discipline content areas, as well as best practices.

Special Education Teacher

• Aug 2019 - Oct 2021

Middle School Emotional Support Teacher -Create and implement Individual Education Programs (IEP) -Monitor academic and behavior progress of students on caseload -Lead IEP team meetings -Develop engaging, technology-based lesson plans for grades 6-8 -Provide consistent behavior management -Work collaboratively with districts and parents -Use differentiated instruction to meet students at their instructional level

Graduate Research Assistant

• Sep 2017 - Aug 2019

Teacher Associate

• Aug 2015 - May 2017

Middle School Associate Teacher -Create and implement Individual Education Programs (IEP) -Monitor academic and behavior progress of students on caseload -Lead IEP team meetings -Develop engaging, technology-based lesson plans for grades 6-8 -Provide consistent behavior management -Work collaboratively with districts and parents -Use differentiated instruction to meet students at their instructional level Middle School Associate Teacher -Create and implement Individual Education Programs (IEP) -Monitor academic and behavior progress of students on caseload -Lead IEP team meetings -Develop engaging, technology-based lesson plans for grades 6-8 -Provide consistent behavior management -Work collaboratively with districts and parents -Use differentiated instruction to meet students at their instructional level

Professional Tutor

• Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

• Meet students’ specific needs in coursework to build their confidence • Help students develop strategies for academic success • Provide students with the tools to become independent lifelong learners • Meet students’ specific needs in coursework to build their confidence • Help students develop strategies for academic success • Provide students with the tools to become independent lifelong learners

Adjunct Instructor

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

• Teach and develop the curriculum • Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus • Develop and measure learning outcomes and assess student performance and maintain grade records • Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods • Participate in appropriate professional development activities Courses Taught: Fall 2013 (3 courses) ENG 089… Show more • Teach and develop the curriculum • Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus • Develop and measure learning outcomes and assess student performance and maintain grade records • Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods • Participate in appropriate professional development activities Courses Taught: Fall 2013 (3 courses) ENG 089 SC03 and SC05: Basic Writing Techniques ENG 100 SC100:Basic Principles of Composition Spring 2013 (3 courses) ENG 089 SC01: Basic Writing Techniques ENG 100 SC06 and SC07: Basic Principles of Composition Fall 2012 (2 courses) ENG 089 SC31 and SC32: Basic Writing Techniques Show less • Teach and develop the curriculum • Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus • Develop and measure learning outcomes and assess student performance and maintain grade records • Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods • Participate in appropriate professional development activities Courses Taught: Fall 2013 (3 courses) ENG 089… Show more • Teach and develop the curriculum • Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus • Develop and measure learning outcomes and assess student performance and maintain grade records • Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods • Participate in appropriate professional development activities Courses Taught: Fall 2013 (3 courses) ENG 089 SC03 and SC05: Basic Writing Techniques ENG 100 SC100:Basic Principles of Composition Spring 2013 (3 courses) ENG 089 SC01: Basic Writing Techniques ENG 100 SC06 and SC07: Basic Principles of Composition Fall 2012 (2 courses) ENG 089 SC31 and SC32: Basic Writing Techniques Show less