Experience

Palm Beach School for Autism

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Transition Services

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Develop, coordinate and direct all aspects of High School Transition Program: ensure that all students and families are given information and assisted with being connected to appropriate adult-service agencies; establishment of business partnerships for students' community-based work experience sites; placement of students in work training sites; development of on-campus vocational training programs; monitoring, training and directing job coach staff; coordinate and host parent transition conferences and workshops; collaborate with local non-profits and businesses to foster inter-agency relationships; provide statewide, school-based and local training regarding best practices of transition planning, IEP writing and working with individuals with disabilities. Show less



The School District of Palm Beach County

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Transition Resource Teacher

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

  Responsible for implementing transition services, monitoring IEP compliance, providing staff and parent guidance and training in three high schools and two post-secondary programs in Southern Palm Beach County. In this role, I assisted students, families and staff in navigating disability services including exceptional student education adult services systems more effectively. I implemented capacity-building transition initiatives around post-secondary education, employment, self-determination, transition regulations, IEP writing and more. Show less



Vital Net Ventures Corp

• Project Manager

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

  Gather updated product information for online store and accurately input information into database for web site updating. Review and proofread web sites. Follow up with clients regarding accounts payable. Gather updated product information for online store and accurately input information into database for web site updating. Review and proofread web sites. Follow up with clients regarding accounts payable.



Southern Westchester BOCES

• United States
• Education Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director, Hudson Valley Transition Coordination Site/Regional Transition Specialist

  • Jan 2002 - Aug 2008

  Coordinate and direct transition activities for High School students with disabilities in fifteen counties (130+ school districts) and the City of Yonkers. Develop comprehensive training modules for professionals and parents; facilitate approximately 25 workshops with over 450 participants per quarter. Conduct strength-based assessments with students, families and staff to assist students in establishing appropriate work goals. Advise and assist families and staff in accessing appropriate community services for students transitioning from High School. Show less



Search for Change, Inc.

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vocational Counselor/Vocational Evaluator

  • Jul 1999 - Dec 2001

  Developed MSOffice curriculum and taught Office Skills to small groups of adults with disabilities. Conducted vocational evaluations and assisted clients in establishing employment goals. Conducted daily instruction regarding work readiness skills. Job Development and Job Coaching as needed. Kept accurate and detailed client charts. Coordinated services with community agencies to assist clients. Developed MSOffice curriculum and taught Office Skills to small groups of adults with disabilities. Conducted vocational evaluations and assisted clients in establishing employment goals. Conducted daily instruction regarding work readiness skills. Job Development and Job Coaching as needed. Kept accurate and detailed client charts. Coordinated services with community agencies to assist clients.