Experience

Democracy Prep Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Special Education Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  Design and facilitate professional development sessions for audiences of up to 300 teachers, social workers, and school-building leaders on topics, including instructional design for students with disabilities, successful Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT), and the analysis of academic, psychological, and behavioral data. Oversee the special education programs of 3-4 schools each year through leadership advisement, instructional and administrational coaching, and systems management. Develop and manage technological systems that enhance schools' abilities to schedule, monitor, and design special education services. These systems include my patented “IEP Writer,” used by teachers of all skill levels to create IEPs used as exemplary models for schools across the Bronx. Serve as the lead special education liaison between central management staff, school leaders for grades K-12, 200+ families, clinician agencies, and four NYC Committees on Special Education. Identify and troubleshoot gaps related to academic achievement, funding, and credit accumulation for elementary, middle, and high schools using personally designed data systems. Train school support staff to use self-designed systems to create highly effective Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans for students in grades K-12. Show less



Children's Aid

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Academic Services Coordinator

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2015

  Designed student performance tracking system later implemented within 3 NYC boroughs. Oversaw the creation and implementation of individualized Academic Service Plans for the school’s 80 most struggling students in grades 6-12 Supervised, hired, and coached a team of 3 full-time educators, 2 interns, and 10+ tutors Designed and conducted professional development on topics such as dynamic assessments, IDEA policy, instructional design, and the identification and accommodation of student needs Lead taught differentiated, data-driven courses on literacy, SAT and Regents prep, middle-school and high-school mathematics, college preparation, and study skills Consistently aided team in meeting annual SMART goals: minimum 2 years of reading and math growth for 85% of target population & promotion and graduation for 98% of target population Show less



NYC Department of Education

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Education Teacher

  • Aug 2007 - Aug 2010

  Created and implemented curriculum for all core academic subjects for grades 6 and 7. Wrote and monitored Individualized Education Programs and annual goals for an average of 15 students with special education needs annually. Served as grade team leader, facilitating planning and mentorship for the sixth-grade team. Created and implemented curriculum for all core academic subjects for grades 6 and 7. Wrote and monitored Individualized Education Programs and annual goals for an average of 15 students with special education needs annually. Served as grade team leader, facilitating planning and mentorship for the sixth-grade team.