Intervention Specialist (3rd-4th)

• Jun 2016 - Present

Facilitate student learning in the school district according to policies of the Ohio Department of Education and Chillicothe City Schools. Responsible for planning, developing and implementing individualized education programs in a manner consistent with district’s philosophy and adopted graded courses of study. Maintain highly professional relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and community members and utilize positive interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships that support student learning. Implement knowledge of students’ varied approaches to learning in instructional planning. Apply knowledge of each student’s skills, knowledge, & exceptionalities. Set learning goals that establish high expectations for learning, relate to district’s graded courses of study and established standards and permit viable methods of assessment. Identify goals that address varied learning needs of students and reflects a balance of various types of thinking skills. Use a variety of methods, materials, activities and instructional groupings to support the instructional goals and engage students in meaningful learning. Administer assessments appropriate for students, congruent with instructional goals in content and process. Monitor individual students’ understanding of the content and makes appropriate instructional adjustments to enhance individual student’s learning. Gather feedback from students, parents and colleagues and uses it to set goals and plan for future learning. Maintain complete accurate records of student assignment completion, academic progress and other pertinent information and maintains confidentiality in accordance with school district policy. Participate in and collaborate with colleagues to plan instruction, school and district projects, committees, and events. Build and maintain caring, cooperative, mutually supportive professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators. Show less

Special Education Teacher - Resource Room Instructor (Grades 3-5)

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

Case manage the Individual Education Plans (IEPs) & Evaluation Team Reports (ETRs) for 15 children identified with Other Health Impairments (OHI) & Intellectual Disabilities (ID). Plan & deliver differentiated ELA & Math curriculum using pullout instruction in a resource room Coach & assist teachers on modifications, accommodations, & diversified instruction strategies Administer curriculum-based, & formative & summative assessment to inform instruction Motivate students with high interest activates to enhance skills in reading & writing. Employ real world examples to teach effective communication, time management, & social skills Utilize formative, summative & authentic assessment to measure & report student progress Integrate interactive technology into the classroom to engage students in learning & develop technological skills Consult collaboratively with Occupational Therapist & Speech/Language Pathologist to implement supporting strategies that enhance student performance Coordinate IEP team meetings; Maintain legal compliance of special education files & documents Communicate regularly with parents to address their children’s academic & behavioral progress Show less

ELA Intervention Specialist (Grades 9-12)

• Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

• Developed & implemented Individual Education Plans, serving students with ASD, OHI, SLD, & ED • Modified ELA curriculum & planned tiered instruction by coordinating daily with the classroom teacher • Consulted classroom teachers & service providers to create effective & measurable goals • Collaborated with the behavior support specialist to develop behavior modification systems • Delivered whole group, small group & individual instruction, using student-centered methods • Communicated with parents on a regular basis to address progress, individual & anticipated needs Show less

Research Assistant

• Apr 2012 - Jun 2013

Student Teacher

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

• Modified 3rd grade language arts & social studies instruction; Aligned to common core standards • Applied intervention during regular class time to ensure understanding of daily lessons • Planned 1st grade whole group math instruction delivering interactive lessons on a Smart Board • Participated in RTI process; Utilized Direct Instruction & Corrective Reading to support at-risk s • Attended IEP meetings & collaborated with parents & service providers to develop measureable goals • Administered the DIBELS assessment & assisted teachers with reporting results Show less

Personal Banker

• Mar 2011 - Apr 2012

Consumer & Business Banking Sales Associate

• 2009 - 2010

Sell retail consumer and business banking deposit accounts, Mutual Funds, and Life Insurance products. Retirement planning services. Sell retail consumer and business banking deposit accounts, Mutual Funds, and Life Insurance products. Retirement planning services.

Telecommunications Consultant

• 2007 - 2008

Meet and exceed sales and service, revenue and productivity targets Executed corporate initiatives related to , service, and client relationships Partnered with retail store managers to successfully launch new products, services & protocol Motivated inspired and engaged employees to high performance through collaboration & teamwork Implemented & maintained corporate merchandising standards Meet and exceed sales and service, revenue and productivity targets Executed corporate initiatives related to , service, and client relationships Partnered with retail store managers to successfully launch new products, services & protocol Motivated inspired and engaged employees to high performance through collaboration & teamwork Implemented & maintained corporate merchandising standards