Experience

Jim Thorpe Area School Dist
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Special Education Teacher

  • Dec 2022 - Present


New Story Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director Of Special Education

  • Nov 2020 - Nov 2021

  - Ensured special education teachers followed appropriate teaching practices, curriculum and outcome measures.- Worked with LEA’s to ensure successful implementations of IEP’s for students.- Observed classrooms to assess curriculum staff and resource needs.- Provided personalized training plans to improve teacher success. - Coordinates with outside agencies to provide services to students and staff, for the purpose of offering appropriate services.- Assisted in the differentiation of curriculum to meet individual learning needs.- Supported the special education classroom in the absence of the teacher. Show less

• Special Education Supervisor

  • Sep 2020 - Nov 2020



PA Treatment & Healing (PATH)

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Education Coordinator

  • Aug 2019 - Sep 2020

  - Oversaw the special education program for all identified students - Created and implemented IEP’s and 504’s in conjunction with sending LEA’s - Worked with teachers to create student work that adheres to IEP guidelines to ensure student success - Conducted progress monitoring and goal tracking - Provided one-to-one support as needed - Taught professional development workshops on the following topics; lesson plan, routines, classroom management, special education modifications and accommodations, and restorative justice practices - Managed all IT operations within the company and school which includes implementing one-to-one technology for students and staff, troubleshooting technical problems, training staff on how to utilize computers effectively in the classroom - Created data tracking and managed statistics to drive funding Show less



Pride Academy Charter School

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

• Language Arts Teacher/Special Education Teacher

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2019

  - Co-created and implemented rigorous writing and reading units that focused on the core curriculum standards and NJCCCS. - Created meticulous writing units that assisted students in moving from format focused writing to writing rooted in critical thinking, sensory language, voice, comprehensive vocabulary, and revision workshops. - Collaborated on the development of reading units that focused on integrating high interest content at accessible student leveled reading, which aroused overall student interest in reading and built individual reading abilities. - Implemented small group/one-on-one intervention and instructional strategies to advance the learning of students in the areas of reading and writing. - Wrote, implemented, and maintained student’s IEPs. - Used a variety of strategies, diversified instruction, and modified materials to help students advance in all subject areas. - Developed and assisted general education teachers in taking a multi-sensory approach to reach the needs of all students. - Created positive and effective classroom management strategies that managed the behaviors of all students. Show less



Mochride

• United States
• Construction

• Support Worker

  • Oct 2014 - Jul 2015

  - Assisting the service user in their day to day living within their own home, promoting independence and diversity in their lives in accordance with the service user care plan. - Promoting the mental and physical health of service users through talking to them, sharing activities such as reading, writing, hobbies, taking them out for recreational/social activities, educational and employment activities. - Planning, preparing, and serving meals, feed service users who need assistance, wash up, tidy away, and clean the kitchen / dining room. Show less



The Elms of Cranbury

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Activities Assistant

  • Sep 2008 - Sep 2010

  - Provided group and individual activities for the residents of the nursing home. - Created and implemented varying projects and crafts for the residents based on their skills and abilities. - Had the distinction of creating and implementing a program for resident Catholics. - Provided group and individual activities for the residents of the nursing home. - Created and implemented varying projects and crafts for the residents based on their skills and abilities. - Had the distinction of creating and implementing a program for resident Catholics.