Experience

Carlthorp School
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Learning Specialist

  • Jun 2023 - Present


Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences

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

• Middle/Upper School Learning Specialist

  • Aug 2019 - Jun 2023

  - Observe and informally assess students to identify learning, social and emotional factors impacting performance. - Work one-on-one with students to provide support and determine needs in and out of the classroom. - Review and summarize Neuro-psychological and Psycho-educational evaluations and communicate specific student learning styles, needs, and accommodations to administrators and teachers. - Support teachers in implementing effective teaching strategies and accommodations based on student learning profiles. - Maintain a network of referral sources and make referrals for outside services as needed. Facilitate communication between outside service providers and teachers/administrators. - Apply for standardized testing accommodations on behalf of students with disabilities. - Work with administrators to update existing and/or develop new student support services systems and protocols. Show less



Westmark School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Reading Intervention Program and Assessments Coordinator

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2018

  -Oversaw Reading Remediation Department for grades 2-12-Trained New Faculty in Westmark Reading practices-Collaborated with Reading Teachers to design curriculum and pace of each reading class-Coordinated annual assessment process to gauge student progress -Collected/analyzed data to shape curriculum/programming-Conducted Parent and Teacher Reading Workshops

• Interim Director of Middle School

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  -Upon request by the Head of School, oversaw day-to-day operations of Middle School and led a faculty of 25+ in providing differentiated and research based instruction to students with Language Based Learning Disabilities.-Trained faculty in analyzing Neuropsychological/Psychological-Educational Evaluations and IEP plans to ensure proper implementation of accommodations, modifications, and scaffolding/differentiation in lesson planning and instruction across all disciplines.-Collaborated with the Administrative team to ensure that the Middle School continued to fulfill the mission that had been set by the Board of Trustees. -Reviewed and strengthened the curriculum to meet the needs of LD students and to ensure adherence to latest research in the educational field.-Worked closely with the Athletic Director to provide a rich athletic experience for all Middle School athletes. Show less

• Assistant Director of Middle School

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2016

  -Implemented and upheld behavior protocol while simultaneously supporting students to achieve personal social/behavioral goals. -Worked with parents, faculty, and other professionals to create and successfully implement behavior modification plans based on student social-emotional and learning profiles.-Assisted MS Director in day-to-day activities.

• Classroom Teacher, Reading Intervention

  • Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

  Provided reading intervention instruction, through the utilization of research-based methodologies and strategies in small group settings.

• Academic Counselor, 6th Grade

  • Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  -Responsible for writing Student Education Plans through close analysis of student Neuropsychological assessments, Psychological-Educational assessments, and IEPs. -Supported 6th grade faculty and families in implementing student specific accommodations and strategies.



Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes

• Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Center Consultant

  • Sep 2007 - Jan 2010

  -Provided and oversaw differentiated instruction for students enrolled in language comprehension, math, and reading fluency programs for up to 20 students at a time ranging in ages from 5 to 60+. -Administered diagnostic evaluations and interpreted client testing scores to design differentiated lesson plans for the appropriate program. -Maintained open communication with parents by providing student updates and progress reports.-Trained and mentored staff in various areas including company clinical skills and testing procedures.-Participated in the interviewing and screening process for hiring new employees. Show less

• Clinician

  • Jun 2007 - Sep 2007

  -Intensive one to one instruction while strictly following student lesson plans written by the consultant.-Responsible for administering and scoring standardized assessments.