Special Education Coordinator

• Aug 2021 - Present

- Overseeing/managing a caseload of special education students and the implementation of their IEP/504 plans in:inclusive, self-contained, and pull-out settings. -Ensuring compliance by the school with all local and federal laws and regulation relating to students with IEPs/504plans and students referred to special education. - Ensuring IEPs are developmentally appropriate, curriculum/standards-based, strength-based, and relevant to individual students. - Facilitating workshops/meetings for parents and teachers as well as identifying resources for parents and teachers of students with special needs. - - Collaborate with lead teachers targeting instruction to meet students' needs - Analyze student assessment performance and offer intervention and differentiation strategies to teachers - Provide comprehensive information & resources to families to understand student learning needs and options - Conduct classroom observations to inform IEP creation and adjustments based on student needs - Collaborate with third-party agencies to secure related service providers to fulfill special education mandates Show less

ICT Reading Teacher

• Aug 2018 - Jun 2021

• Reading Teacher for 6- 8th grade • Designed foundational literacy lessons based on grade 7 - 12 state standards • Utilized qualitative & quantitative data to drive instruction to target misconceptions • Collaborated with teachers to ensure accommodations during class & assessments • Developed growth plans for students performing below grade-level standards each month • Implemented strategic tutoring sessions to promote improved academic performance • Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) leveraging strengths to develop areas Show less

Substitute Teacher

• Mar 2016 - Jun 2018

Substitute Teacher

• Feb 2016 - Jul 2016

• Provided modifications & differentiate plans to meet the learning needs of all students • Facilitated scholars’ physical & emotional growth with positive reinforcement • Developed systems for students to track progress independently • Coordinated leadership & achievement awards as incentives for academics • Maintained accurate records pertaining to student attendance, grades, & performance • Provided modifications & differentiate plans to meet the learning needs of all students • Facilitated scholars’ physical & emotional growth with positive reinforcement • Developed systems for students to track progress independently • Coordinated leadership & achievement awards as incentives for academics • Maintained accurate records pertaining to student attendance, grades, & performance