Experience

Community High School District 117

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Education Coordinator/Department Chair

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Naperville Community Unit School District 203

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Services Coordinator

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022



Palo Alto Unified School District

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Specialist

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

  Collaborate with each of the secondary programs in the district to coordinate special education programs and initiatives, including co-teaching.Observe, consult with, and assist Education Specialists in planning, organizing and instructing students as well as developing IEPs.Assist site level administrators in supporting, training, and coaching educational specialists, instructional aides, student attendants and other members of the IEP team.Serve as a knowledgeable professional in the Individual Education Program (IEP) planning process.Act as LEA representative in IEP meetings.Participate in the program development, improvement of program effectiveness, innovation of specialized and research-supported instructional methods and techniques.Collaborate with Director of Special Education to develop and coordinate the delivery, and effectiveness of relevant professional development activities for specific special education staff.Coordinate and assist with the development of plans for incoming students including interim and transition IEPs.Develop and/or coordinate effective inclusive practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Show less

• Education Specialist

  • Aug 2015 - Jul 2019

  Managed a caseload of students with a wide range of disabilities ranging from Autism, to Specific Learning Disabilities (dyslexia, ADD, executive functioning), and Other Health Impairments.Worked with administration to develop both the co-teaching and social and emotional learning initiative. Co-taught Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 courses and taught Self-contained Academic Planning and Academic Math support class for students with IEP's.Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Mentor to a cohort of freshman students.Served as Wellness Leadership team member, PLC Lead teacher, and WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) Leadership team member analyzing student data and school accreditation goals.Developed and implemented special education students' Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) goals.Collaborated with colleagues to implement Standards-Based Grading.Served as a Co-advisor for DECA, Site Council Faculty Representative, and focus group for Challenge Success. Show less



Coal City High School

• Coal City, IL

• Special Education Teacher

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2015

  Managed a caseload of 20 students with a wide range of disabilities ranging from Autism, to Specific Learning Disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADD, executive functioning challenges), Other Health Impairments, Speech and Language Disabilities, and Emotional Disturbance. Developed and coordinated co-teaching model of inclusion for all core classes. Co-taught Science and Math classes, including Algebra 2, Geometry, Physical Science, Integrated Science, and Biology Involved in Instructional Aides hiring and reviews Served as the ACT/PSAE Accommodations Coordinator Coached Girl's Sophomore Basketball Show less



Channahon Park District

• Business Clerk

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2012

  Collected and counted money, did basic bookkeeping and completed banking transactions.Completed the transactions of monthly EFT memberships of both fitness center and childcare enrollments.

• Receptionist

  • Jan 2007 - Aug 2012

  Welcomed visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone.Both answered and referred customer inquiries.Managed cash register and closed out register after each shift.Signed participants up for Park District programs.



Plainfield Community Consolidated School District #202

• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Teaching

  • Mar 2012 - May 2012

  Taught 6th grade Math.

• Student Teaching

  • Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

  Taught 9-12th grade Special Education students in Math. Served as Assistant Girl's basketball coach.



School for the Expressive Arts

• Romeoville, IL

• Student Teaching

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  Taught 6th-8th grade special education classes Taught 6th-8th grade special education classes