Experience

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  Valley View School District 365U

  • United States

  • Director of Special Education

    • Jul 2023 - Present
    • United States

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  Guiding Light Academy (Illinois)

  • Shorewood, Illinois, United States

  • Lead Principal

    • Aug 2020 - Jul 2023
    • Shorewood, Illinois, United States

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  Manhattan School District

  • Manhattan, IL

  • Director of Special Education

    • Jul 2018 - Aug 2020
    • Manhattan, IL

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  Valley View School District 365U

  • Assistant Director of Student Services

    • Jul 2015 - Jul 2018

  • Transition Specialist

    • Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Professional Development Coordinator

    • Jul 2012 - Aug 2014

    • Instrumental in developing administrative and certified staff training for the upcoming transition to the Danielson Evaluation Model.• Participated in the implementation and ongoing improvement of the ISBE approved VVSD Mentoring and Induction Program.• Assisted in scripting and presenting School Board Information Report for the purchase and implementation of School Improvement Network, PD360.• Organized and executed Teacher Orientation Day for Summer Learning Experience and New Teacher Orientation for 125 new certified staff.• Facilitated and arranged 29 building-based, job-embedded professional development groups within the Teachers as Readers program.• Maintained continuous communication with guest speakers for 2012 Summer Institute, 2012 Institute Day and 2013 Danielson for Administrators.• Peer mentor for teachers in VVSD Mentoring and Induction program or when recommended by building administrator.• Collaborated interdepartmentally to develop numerous trainings that took place during early release time or teacher institute days.

  • Science Teacher, Brooks Middle School

    • Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

    • Implement instructional activities that coincide with objective based planning and district/state/national standards.• Select and apply instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying needs.• Create and utilize formative and summative assessments to determine student success.• Communicate with families regularly to foster a positive connection between school and home.• Collaborates with colleagues to enhance the learning environment.• Actively seek out opportunities to enhance student success through creative problem solving.

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  Kremer Veterinary Services

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Corporate Staff Trainer, Client Care Specialist, Veterinary Technician

    • Apr 1998 - Jul 2009
    • Greater Chicago Area

    • Collaborated with owner to establish policies and procedures for new clinics.• Trained new and existing clinic staff according to practice mission and vision.• Facilitated monthly staff meetings to build and maintain high quality practices.• Managed inventory and scheduling for clinic.• Determined clinic staffing needs to maximize patient and client experience.