Training Coordinator

• Dec 2015 - Present

Supported Living Director

• Jan 2016 - Mar 2022

Career Resource Coordinator

• Jul 2016 - Mar 2022

Diagnostician /department Chair

• Aug 2014 - Mar 2022

Program Director

• Aug 2014 - Mar 2022

Quality assurance. Hiring, Employee training Quality assurance. Hiring, Employee training

Consultant

• Jul 2012 - Aug 2014

Employee training, specifically Crisis Physical Intervention, Red Cross Lay Responder Training. Available for consultations for owner/CEO. Employee training, specifically Crisis Physical Intervention, Red Cross Lay Responder Training. Available for consultations for owner/CEO.

Principal

• Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

Educational leadership, evaluate staff, create master schedule for 7-12, discipline, Tier II Interventions for PBS and PLC, other building administration duties. Educational leadership, evaluate staff, create master schedule for 7-12, discipline, Tier II Interventions for PBS and PLC, other building administration duties.

Adult/Community Education/Career Resource Coordinator

• Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

Recruitment, admissions, placement for adult students in secondary/postsecondary programs, financial aid administration, developed short term community education courses for professionals in the home health/mental health industry, including short term Spanish classes for short-term health missionaries. Developed 504 plans for adult students and provided accommodations as needed.

Career Resource Coordinator

• Aug 2005 - Jun 2012

Recruiting, placement and modifications/accommodations to career-technical programs to help students with educational challenges according to PL 94-142 be successful technical program completers. Developed advertising for evening Skills EXPO annually, which was a key component of recruiting all secondary and post-secondary learners in conjunction with our student services coordinator. Managed caseload of 120 students at technical school.

Special Education Process Coordinator/Transition Coordinator

• Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

Building level compliance reviewer for special education compliance, including: referrals, evaluation (including report development), IEP development/revisions, manifestation determinations, scheduling of IEP students, core data reporting. Developed transition opportunities through vocational rehabiliation, as well as Veteran's Administration, WIA and other federal employment/training programs. This was done in conjunction with my roles as Career Resource Coordinator and Adult/Community Education Coordinator. Show less

Night School Credit Recovery Supervisor

• Jan 2009 - May 2012

Created night school credit recovery option for students in need of a Tier I/II option for making up failed coursework using A+ systems. Supervised one paraprofessional and provided training to other teachers who helped supervise this program. Liaison with guidance counselors to make sure students' transcripts were updated with newly completed coursework, and with the daytime credit recovery instructor to provide efficient options for students and parents in need of support. Created night school credit recovery option for students in need of a Tier I/II option for making up failed coursework using A+ systems. Supervised one paraprofessional and provided training to other teachers who helped supervise this program. Liaison with guidance counselors to make sure students' transcripts were updated with newly completed coursework, and with the daytime credit recovery instructor to provide efficient options for students and parents in need of support.

LD/BD teacher

• Aug 2001 - May 2005

Special education intervention for students with moderate-severe behaviors and learning disabilities for a grade 6-8 building. This included resource/self-contained instruction as needed for each IEP, as well as managing my own paperwork through all phases of the evaluation process. Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments and Manifestation Determination meetings as needed. Special education intervention for students with moderate-severe behaviors and learning disabilities for a grade 6-8 building. This included resource/self-contained instruction as needed for each IEP, as well as managing my own paperwork through all phases of the evaluation process. Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments and Manifestation Determination meetings as needed.

Alternative Education Instructor & SPED Process Coordinator

• Aug 1997 - May 2001

Initial Social Studies and Music Appreciation teacher for students in an alternative high school as developed in 1997. Differentiated lesson planning and thematic unit development for multiple classes between Social Studies, Music, Art, and Language Arts. Grant-writing resulted in $20,000 for allowing low income and at-risk kids to experience a variety of cultural experiences: Renaissance Fair, Little Dixie Art Association Concerts, Art Shows, Museums, etc. Special Education Process Coordinator for building students in need of special education services. Show less

Night School Instructor-GED

• Aug 1996 - Mar 1999

Provided direct instruction to level 4-5 offenders in need of skills to pass the MO GED exam, as well as training peer tutors for students from within the facility. Provided direct instruction to level 4-5 offenders in need of skills to pass the MO GED exam, as well as training peer tutors for students from within the facility.

LD teacher

• Aug 1996 - May 1997

Special education intervention for students with moderate-severe behaviors and learning disabilities for a grade 6-8 building. This included resource/self-contained instruction as needed for each IEP, as well as managing my own paperwork through all phases of the evaluation process. Special education intervention for students with moderate-severe behaviors and learning disabilities for a grade 6-8 building. This included resource/self-contained instruction as needed for each IEP, as well as managing my own paperwork through all phases of the evaluation process.

Long-term Substitute

• Aug 1990 - Feb 1991

Long-term sub for vacant position at SSSD in the senior adolescent room. Transitional academic and vocational practice skills for students aged 15-20 until state determined to end long-term sub positions due to funding cuts by state administration. Participated in IEP development and input on evaluations as needed by local education authorities for students. Implemented speech, occupational and physical therapy exercised as prescribed by certified therapists under their regular supervision. Long-term sub for vacant position at SSSD in the senior adolescent room. Transitional academic and vocational practice skills for students aged 15-20 until state determined to end long-term sub positions due to funding cuts by state administration. Participated in IEP development and input on evaluations as needed by local education authorities for students. Implemented speech, occupational and physical therapy exercised as prescribed by certified therapists under their regular supervision.