Head of Lower School

• Nov 2022 - Present

Interim Head of Lower School

• Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

Director Of Academic Services

• Jul 2020 - Jun 2022

Support and manage the services for students from Lower School through Upper School.

Dean Of Student Services

• Aug 2014 - Jul 2020

Student Support Coordinator and Middle School Learning Specialist

• Aug 2012 - Jul 2020

I am currently in my third year at Ancona. After the creation of my position, I have spent the past three years building a support system for both students, teachers and families in the community. On a day to day basis I collaborate with teachers and outside providers as well as support students with diverse needs with a continuum of services. I work closely with Chicago Public Schools to provide documentation for students applying for a 504 or IEP with the local public schools. Furthermore, I work with families to work through the process of getting public services for students in the private schools. Additionally, in the 2013-2014 school year I wrote and taught two test preparation courses. These classes were focused on preparing 7th and 8th grade students to sit for achievement exams and high school entrance exams at the most competitive secondary schools in Chicago. These courses will continue to be taught into the 2014-2015 school year. Show less

Middle School Special Education Teacher

• Jul 2010 - Aug 2012

At CICS I worked with the middle school students in reading, math and writing. Additionally, I provided support in executive functioning and the transition to high school. I wrote and implemented students Individual Education Plans, and monitored their progress throughout all of educational areas. At CICS I worked with the middle school students in reading, math and writing. Additionally, I provided support in executive functioning and the transition to high school. I wrote and implemented students Individual Education Plans, and monitored their progress throughout all of educational areas.

Hyde Park Day School

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

Hyde Park Day School is a specialized private school that works specifically with students who have Learning Disabilities. For the past three summers I have co-taught a summer school class of students. I provide services using the Wilson Reading System for decoding and encoding. Additionally, I teach sections of math, writing and reading comprehension. I completed my fourth summer at HPDS in 2014. Hyde Park Day School is a specialized private school that works specifically with students who have Learning Disabilities. For the past three summers I have co-taught a summer school class of students. I provide services using the Wilson Reading System for decoding and encoding. Additionally, I teach sections of math, writing and reading comprehension. I completed my fourth summer at HPDS in 2014.