Territory Account Executive

• Jul 2022 - Present

Student Support Services Coordinator

• Jul 2020 - Jun 2022

Collaborated with and coached K-8, middle school, and high school administrators and special education teams in developing high quality specialized instruction and appropriate opportunities for students with disabilities. Developed and facilitated professional development to ensure quality programming for students Coached and evaluated teachers on their ability to deliver high quality instruction using research based methods. Oversaw the district’s special education instructional specialists to ensure effectiveness and determine priorities in supporting special education teachers. As part of this responsibility helped to lead the department's long-term goal around foundational literacy practices including professional development, coaching, observations, and walkthroughs. Maintained current knowledge of special education laws and statutes in order to guide special education teams through problem solving protocols. Used expertise in Google sheets and Google drive platforms in order to lead the special education team through data driven discussions in order to evaluate program effectiveness and allocation of staff. Established prompt follow-up and strong communication with district schools and families Served as acting principal for the district Transitions program for students 18-21. Redesigned the private school referral process for the district including providing professional development and a bank of resources in order to ensure high quality interventions were put in place before referral. Facilitated collaborative meetings with families and school especially during contentious situations in order to arrive at student centric decisions.

Senior Team Lead-McAuliffe Manual Middle School

• Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

Coached teachers on the school’s special education and intervention team, leading to significant growth in instruction and outcome for students; as evidence by culture walkthroughs and observation, growth in evaluation scores, school performance framework, and reading scores for intervention students. Created MTSS system and oversaw implementation and continuous development of teachers Participated on instructional leadership team and implemented direct coaching to general education teachers on practices to support all students Developed and facilitated professional development sessions around the MTSS process, behavior analysis, and trauma. Managed a caseload of students and provided targeted reading, math, and behavioral interventions while using common core academic learning targets, extended evidence outcomes, and character targets.

Special Education Teacher & Student Support Coach

• Jul 2016 - Jul 2019

Coached teachers on the school’s special education and intervention team, leading to significant growth in instruction and outcome for students; as evidence by culture walkthroughs and observation, growth in evaluation scores, school performance framework, and reading scores for intervention students. Produced data-driven MTSS plan and process with specific measures for accountability and implementation. Developed and facilitated professional development sessions around the MTSS process, behavior analysis, and trauma. Piloted restorative discipline structures within the school including peace circles, restorative learning projects for discipline, and targeted socio-emotional groups. Managed a caseload of students and provided targeted reading, math, and behavioral interventions while using common core academic learning targets and character targets. Established a strong classroom culture of student ownership that directly impacted student achievement. Trained in nonviolent crisis intervention and therapeutic, trauma-based techniques to de-escalate crisis situations

Special Education Teacher-Affective Needs

• Jul 2013 - Jul 2016

Created and coordinated a program designed to meet the educational and emotional needs of students with significant behavioral disorders, past experiences of trauma and/or emotional disabilities. Supervised and formally evaluated three educational assistants. Coordinated and championed full inclusion model for students in the center including regular communication and coaching. Piloted volunteer internship program and wilderness exploration opportunities for students in the AN Center and coordinated with community resources to provide additional leadership and career opportunities for students.

Special Education Director-Mild/Moderate

• Jul 2011 - Jul 2013

Managed a caseload of over 25 students, teaching reading and math intervention; school was the rated the top school in Denver Public Schools in terms of growth. Created and led professional development sessions for general education teachers concerning accommodations and tiered supports for students with disabilities, and continually monitored the implementation of these strategies. Served as part-time physical education teacher and oversaw a $20,000 athletics budget. Created a school “Glee Club” providing an opportunity for students to develop and demonstrate musical aptitude.

Educational Assistant IV-Severe Needs

• Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

Provided one-on-one educational and emotional support for 14 K-6th students with severe disabilities including autism, intellectual disabilities, and multiple disabilities. Explored professional development courses through the district in areas such as “Crisis Prevention Intervention” and “Beginning Reading Instruction”. Provided one-on-one educational and emotional support for 14 K-6th students with severe disabilities including autism, intellectual disabilities, and multiple disabilities. Explored professional development courses through the district in areas such as “Crisis Prevention Intervention” and “Beginning Reading Instruction”.