Experience

DePaul University-College of Education

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Adjunct Professor in the College of Education at the undergraduate and graduate level. Adjunct Professor in the College of Education at the undergraduate and graduate level.



North Park University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Adjunct Professor in the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP) Program. Adjunct Professor in the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP) Program.



Private Practice

• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Psychotherapist

  • Aug 1981 - Aug 2017

  Individual, group, marital, and family therapy with children, adolescents, and adults, on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Provided Psychological testing. Individual, group, marital, and family therapy with children, adolescents, and adults, on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Provided Psychological testing.



Thresholds

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Principal of Loren Juhl Therapeutic High School

  • Aug 2010 - Nov 2011

  Hired, evaluated, and supervised staff in charge of teaching adolescents with a diagnosis of mental illness, and learning challenges. Raised academic standards to align curriculum with Illinois Learning Standards. Helped develop IEP goals, introduced Standard-Aligned Classroom Program, developed learning community based on academic uniformity, communication, and discussions with staff and students. Lead training on differentiated curriculum that addressed visual, verbal, kinesthetic, and sensory learning modalities. Attended weekly administrative meetings with educational and clinical staff. Attended community and state meetings regarding Alternative and Non-Public Schools through the Illinois State Board of Education. Developed tutorial program with DePaul University College of Education. Improved school culture and reduced school violence by bringing in African-American community leaders; Fernando Jones, a Professor at Columbia College and Blues musician, and Jackie Taylor, Founder and Director of The Black Ensemble Theatre. Both worked with students to improve literacy, self-esteem, positive life choices, writing, math, and technology skill levels. Dr. Ann Bates, Director of Reading at National Louis University was brought in to work with staff. I read a variety of novels daily to students, and implemented a Sustained Silent Reading Program. Show less



Lake County Educational Services

• System of Support Specialist

  • Mar 2004 - Jul 2007

  Provided assistance developing School Improvement Plans, Data Analysis, Instructional Strategies, and monitoring of School Improvement Plan implantation. Developed Special Education Support Network for schools not making Adequate Yearly Progress. Organized The Misunderstood Mind Of Children With Learning Differences presented by Dr. Mel Levine. Supervised staff from two elementary and one middle school participating in Dr. Levine’s educational program All Kinds Of Minds for one year. Discussed strategies for improving curriculum, assessment, differentiation, and needed areas of professional development. Designed and coordinated training programs for Lake County administrators and teachers. Organized workshops regarding gender, brain based research, and same sex schools with Dr. Leonard Sax. Had Rachel Simmons present The Hidden Culture Of Aggression In Girls, and Dr. Christiana Hoff Sommers who wrote The War Against Boys and Dr. Dan Kindlon who co-authored Raising Cain: Protecting The Emotional Life of Boys. Organized training how to use web tools to motivate student reading, research, and communication with Will Richardson, author of Blogs, Wikis, and Pod Casts. Coached Standards-Aligned Classroom and Alignment Through Assessment Learning Teams. Trained as Coach/Mentor of teachers with Induction for the 21st Century Educator Initiative. Completed Coaching Leaders to Attain Student Success (CLASS) that focused on skills, and strategies critical for individuals who coach school principals. Completed Reading First Academy First Grade Module. Six-week course addressing the reading needs of children in grades Kindergarten through first. Covered teaching reading to students with disabilities, implementing reading with English Language Learners, Phonic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. Show less



Beach Park Middle School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dean of Students

  • Aug 2003 - Dec 2003

  Facilitated administrative team meetings discussing school climate. Assisted the Administrative team in providing the necessary services, which enabled us to offer meaningful programs in grades 5-8. Assumed the role of administrator in-charge in the absence of the Principal and Assistant Principal. Ensured the necessary disciplinary records were maintained for grade-level students. Conducted conferenced with parents and personnel regarding disciplinary problems. Prepared annual reports on discipline matters. Conducted evaluations on staff. Served on the Strategic Planning Committee, Student Improvement Committee, Character Education Committee, School Improvement Committee, and Student Discipline/Handbook Committee. IEP Coordinator and participated in the development of 504 plans. Developed conference for Character Education and organized a Parent Volunteer program inviting parents to help monitor and tutor students. Show less



Round Lake Senior High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Principal

  • Feb 2002 - Jul 2002

  Assisted with Administrative duties due to shortage of administrative staff and participated in the truancy program as implemented by the School Improvement Plan to maximize learning. Counseled students, and parents to improve student attendance. Supervised school faculty and staff. Handled student discipline. Continued at Magee as Assistant Principal, and Athletic Director. Served as Acting Principal when current Principal was absent. Assisted with Administrative duties due to shortage of administrative staff and participated in the truancy program as implemented by the School Improvement Plan to maximize learning. Counseled students, and parents to improve student attendance. Supervised school faculty and staff. Handled student discipline. Continued at Magee as Assistant Principal, and Athletic Director. Served as Acting Principal when current Principal was absent.



John T. Magee Middle School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, and Summer School Principal

  • Jun 2001 - Jul 2002

  Assistant Principal and Dean of Students Responsibilities: Facilitated Administrative team meetings discussing school climate. Served on the Committee of Curricula and Programming for Violence Prevention and the Safe to Learn Local Planning Team. Served on the Internal Quality Review Committee and School Improvement Plan. Conducted conferences and class visits. Supervised and evaluated staff. Organized workshop and assemblies on cultural diversity, improving self-esteem, and overcoming physical disabilities.. Assisted in staff meetings where instructional goals and curriculum were developed. Participated in the development of 504 plans. Served as Athletic Director in charge of hiring, interviewing, and scheduling. Developed academic/behavioral guidelines for the student athlete. Summer School Principal Responsibilities: Interviewed and hired 7th and 8th grade teachers. Developed schedules, rosters, classroom assignments, and organized registration. Handled student discipline. Organized weekly staff meetings, reviewed curriculum and lesson plans to ensure alignment with state standards. Examined progress reports of students. Collected, and analyzed student achievement data needed to complete each course. Show less