Experience

Saugerties Central Schools

• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Special Education Lead Teacher

  • Aug 1998 - Present

  Provide professional support/guidance/resources to Principal (senior/junior), faculty, staff, and Director of Special Education … Assist with development of RTI Model currently used in District elementary schools. Facilitate Instructional Support Team (IST) referrals/meetings/interventions …Provide support to building Principal by assisting with Section 504 meetings and assist in scheduling all NYS 7th & 8th grade testing…meet monthly with district Special Education Lead Teachers & Director of Special Education. Show less

• Administrator of Diagnostic Assessments

  • Jul 2005 - Mar 2021

  Schedule date & time with parents (kindergarten-12th grade)…develop a positive rapport with child (ask parent about dietary restrictions)-bring favorite healthy snack… Administer Diagnostic Assessment for initial referrals and triennial evaluations…score assessments….familiar with all 3 Diagnostic tests District has used over the past 17 years, as I have personally purchased each one…specifically for summer testing…maintain up-to-date student records for school psychologist & IEP Direct…communicate assessment results with parent(s)/guardian. Show less

• Special Education Lead Teacher

  • Aug 1998 - Mar 2021



Saugerties Junior High School

• Special Education Resource Teacher

  • Aug 1998 - Present

  Instruct all subjects to students grades 7-9 with varying disabilities…Administer & grade tests Informal & Standardized (WIAT II, Wood-Cock Johnson III & IV)…Develop and implement IEP’s according to state and district guidelines…Interact positively with students, professional associates, and patrons of the school district…Participate in staff development activities…Direct student teachers/teacher assistants…Inform students/parents of progress in terms of objectives set by IEP…Provide climate based on mutual respect, rapport, fairness and consistency. Show less



Saugerties Central School District

• Secondary/Out-of-District CSE Chairperson

  • Sep 2008 - Aug 2011

  Schedule and convene Junior & Senior High & out-of-district CSE meetings… Ensure results of meetings are communicated to the appropriate people and IEP’s are implemented accordingly…Conduct Program Reviews, Transition/Transfer Meetings, Manifestation/Nexus Hearings…Complete referrals/screenings for (BOCES, special class reading, assistive technology, speech/occupational/physical therapy)…Consult & collaborate effectively with faculty & parents…Familiar with in district and out-of-district placements… Pupil Personnel Meetings: monthly meeting with area school administrators to address current concerns & trends…Comprehensive knowledge of 504 requirements… Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with district administration team to ensure continuing district excellence. Show less



Saugerties High School

• Peer Mentor

  • Oct 2005 - Aug 2006

  Provide support & guidance to new & returning teachers…advise and observe instructional content & strategies, school/district resources and student/parent relations & districts expectations…Provide initial & ongoing training (IEP Direct, standardized testing, quarterly/year-end progress reports, CSE meetings). Provide support & guidance to new & returning teachers…advise and observe instructional content & strategies, school/district resources and student/parent relations & districts expectations…Provide initial & ongoing training (IEP Direct, standardized testing, quarterly/year-end progress reports, CSE meetings).