Experience

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  Saginaw Valley State University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Field Supervisor

    • 2002 - Present

    Visit and supervise student teachers seeking Special Education endorsement(s) (Emotionally Impaired, Cognitively Impaired, Learning Disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorder) to Michigan teaching certificates. Conduct required seminars, along with consulting with cooperating host teachers and administrators. Comply with requirements and requests issed by Department of Clinical Experiences, SVSU.

  • Adjunct Faculty

    • Jul 2002 - Apr 2011

    Taught undergraduate and graduate classes in Managing the Diverse Classroom, Assessment for Special Education, Collaboration and Consultation for Special Education teachers, Introduction to Emotionally Impaired

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  St.County Regional Education Services Agency

  • St. Clair County, MI

  • Consultant

    • Sep 2002 - Jun 2010
    • St. Clair County, MI

    Special Education consultant for three academies chartered by St. Clair RESA. Conducted IEPC meetings and completed required documentation. Consulted with parents, professional and support staff, along with probation officers and clincians serving adjudicated youth.

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  Oakland University

  • Greater Detroit Area

  • Site Specialist

    • Aug 2002 - Aug 2005
    • Greater Detroit Area

    Department of Public School Academies and Urban Partnerships. Consulted with eight schools chartered by O.U. on delivery of instruction to students with disabilities and compliance with state and federal rules and regulations. Prepared and delivered several sessions of staff development on learning styles and differentiated instruction.

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  Western Area Special Services

  • Capac, MI

  • Director of Special Education

    • Mar 1997 - Jul 2002
    • Capac, MI

    Hired, evaluated, and supervised professional and support staff. Complied with state and federal rules and regulations regarding provision of education to students with disabilities. Reported to three local school superintendents. Area comprised of 370 square miles with total enrollment of 6500 students.

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  Romeo Community Schools

  • Romeo, MI

  • Special Edcation teacher

    • Sep 1972 - Feb 1997
    • Romeo, MI

    Designed and delivered instructional content to students with disabilities, Completed required reports for parents, administration, state and federal monitors. Consulted and collaborated with colleagues and parents.