Experience

Massachusetts Department of Education

• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Educational Specialist C

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  As an Educational Specialist in the Office of Public School Monitoring at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, I serve as a liaison and chairperson for districts undergoing Tiered Focus Monitoring (TFM) Reviews. In this role, I utilize data and district-submitted self-assessment documentation to tailor support and technical assistance to ensure special education and civil rights compliance. This includes analyzing racial discrepancies, student special education placement… Show more As an Educational Specialist in the Office of Public School Monitoring at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, I serve as a liaison and chairperson for districts undergoing Tiered Focus Monitoring (TFM) Reviews. In this role, I utilize data and district-submitted self-assessment documentation to tailor support and technical assistance to ensure special education and civil rights compliance. This includes analyzing racial discrepancies, student special education placement, student records, IEP implementation and documentation, and overall programming and instructional practices. All support and assistance is provided until an on-site visit, in which I conduct record reviews, building equity analysis, and interviews of district and schools leaders. Upon completion of the review, I write a report on the districts’ compliance that is made public and continue to support the district to fix areas of noncompliance. Show less As an Educational Specialist in the Office of Public School Monitoring at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, I serve as a liaison and chairperson for districts undergoing Tiered Focus Monitoring (TFM) Reviews. In this role, I utilize data and district-submitted self-assessment documentation to tailor support and technical assistance to ensure special education and civil rights compliance. This includes analyzing racial discrepancies, student special education placement… Show more As an Educational Specialist in the Office of Public School Monitoring at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, I serve as a liaison and chairperson for districts undergoing Tiered Focus Monitoring (TFM) Reviews. In this role, I utilize data and district-submitted self-assessment documentation to tailor support and technical assistance to ensure special education and civil rights compliance. This includes analyzing racial discrepancies, student special education placement, student records, IEP implementation and documentation, and overall programming and instructional practices. All support and assistance is provided until an on-site visit, in which I conduct record reviews, building equity analysis, and interviews of district and schools leaders. Upon completion of the review, I write a report on the districts’ compliance that is made public and continue to support the district to fix areas of noncompliance. Show less



Excel Academy Charter Schools

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

• Special Education Coordinator

  • Aug 2021 - Sep 2022

  Coordinate and facilitate special education evaluation process for all students that are either initially referred or undergoing a triennial evaluation (usually about a 50-75 student caseload depending on the year). This includes: - Daily communication with all stakeholders of the student's special education team - Coordinate testing with educational psychologists, speech and language, OT, PT, health, Reading and other academic related needs - Schedule meetings with parents/families… Show more Coordinate and facilitate special education evaluation process for all students that are either initially referred or undergoing a triennial evaluation (usually about a 50-75 student caseload depending on the year). This includes: - Daily communication with all stakeholders of the student's special education team - Coordinate testing with educational psychologists, speech and language, OT, PT, health, Reading and other academic related needs - Schedule meetings with parents/families, students, and student's special education school-based team (case manager, general education teachers, specialists, related service providers) - Facilitate and own the IEP process for all evaluation students, including: gathering consent for testing, holding meetings as the LEA, writing the IEP, sending the IEP home through preferred method, quarterly progress report facilitation and management, and following up with the student's family and team as needed - Manage student portfolios through PowerSchool Special Education by: uploading documents related to the students learning profile and the evaluation process such as meeting summaries and IEP input pages; uploading evaluation reports, updating key student status and data on the special education page; pulling quarterly SIMS data and updating portfolios for DESE reporting; managing the portfolio following DESE compliance regulations and guidelines - End of year file reviews for every special education student 9-12 Show less Coordinate and facilitate special education evaluation process for all students that are either initially referred or undergoing a triennial evaluation (usually about a 50-75 student caseload depending on the year). This includes: - Daily communication with all stakeholders of the student's special education team - Coordinate testing with educational psychologists, speech and language, OT, PT, health, Reading and other academic related needs - Schedule meetings with parents/families… Show more Coordinate and facilitate special education evaluation process for all students that are either initially referred or undergoing a triennial evaluation (usually about a 50-75 student caseload depending on the year). This includes: - Daily communication with all stakeholders of the student's special education team - Coordinate testing with educational psychologists, speech and language, OT, PT, health, Reading and other academic related needs - Schedule meetings with parents/families, students, and student's special education school-based team (case manager, general education teachers, specialists, related service providers) - Facilitate and own the IEP process for all evaluation students, including: gathering consent for testing, holding meetings as the LEA, writing the IEP, sending the IEP home through preferred method, quarterly progress report facilitation and management, and following up with the student's family and team as needed - Manage student portfolios through PowerSchool Special Education by: uploading documents related to the students learning profile and the evaluation process such as meeting summaries and IEP input pages; uploading evaluation reports, updating key student status and data on the special education page; pulling quarterly SIMS data and updating portfolios for DESE reporting; managing the portfolio following DESE compliance regulations and guidelines - End of year file reviews for every special education student 9-12 Show less



Teach Starter

• Australia
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Developer

  • Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

  This position was a remote, freelancing 12-month position. I created content for the company to sell to educators online. Content creation included worksheets, class projects, journal prompts, assessments and other classroom materials in all subject areas for k-8 classrooms. My specialities included the creation of SEL, Math and English Language Arts materials. This position was a remote, freelancing 12-month position. I created content for the company to sell to educators online. Content creation included worksheets, class projects, journal prompts, assessments and other classroom materials in all subject areas for k-8 classrooms. My specialities included the creation of SEL, Math and English Language Arts materials.



Winthrop Public Schools

• Therapeutic Program Teacher

  • Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

  Responsible for: - Teaching substantially-separate cohorts in 3rd-5th grade subject areas - Co-teaching and Inclusion support for students with behavioral and emotional needs - Create and implement behavior plans - Keep and manage all behavior and academic data and progress reporting on therapeutic caseload - Provide IEP services related to social/emotional and academic for caseload and all students with behavioral and social/emotional needs - Create and manage IEPs, 504s… Show more Responsible for: - Teaching substantially-separate cohorts in 3rd-5th grade subject areas - Co-teaching and Inclusion support for students with behavioral and emotional needs - Create and implement behavior plans - Keep and manage all behavior and academic data and progress reporting on therapeutic caseload - Provide IEP services related to social/emotional and academic for caseload and all students with behavioral and social/emotional needs - Create and manage IEPs, 504s and intervention plans - Run IEP, 504, and progress meetings for students on caseload - Consult with service providers daily, weekly and/or monthly Show less Responsible for: - Teaching substantially-separate cohorts in 3rd-5th grade subject areas - Co-teaching and Inclusion support for students with behavioral and emotional needs - Create and implement behavior plans - Keep and manage all behavior and academic data and progress reporting on therapeutic caseload - Provide IEP services related to social/emotional and academic for caseload and all students with behavioral and social/emotional needs - Create and manage IEPs, 504s… Show more Responsible for: - Teaching substantially-separate cohorts in 3rd-5th grade subject areas - Co-teaching and Inclusion support for students with behavioral and emotional needs - Create and implement behavior plans - Keep and manage all behavior and academic data and progress reporting on therapeutic caseload - Provide IEP services related to social/emotional and academic for caseload and all students with behavioral and social/emotional needs - Create and manage IEPs, 504s and intervention plans - Run IEP, 504, and progress meetings for students on caseload - Consult with service providers daily, weekly and/or monthly Show less



Excel Academy Charter Schools

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

• 8th Grade Learning Specialist

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2019

  -Ensure students receiving special education and/or 504 accommodations make significant academic gains in line with the school’s Big Goals, through classroom (inclusion) support and additional out-of-class support. -Teach daily instructional support lessons to students on caseload, including both effective inclusion and out-of-class time to provide opportunities for preview, review, remediation, and differentiated, multisensory instruction -Lead 1-2 Guided DEAR groups to students in… Show more -Ensure students receiving special education and/or 504 accommodations make significant academic gains in line with the school’s Big Goals, through classroom (inclusion) support and additional out-of-class support. -Teach daily instructional support lessons to students on caseload, including both effective inclusion and out-of-class time to provide opportunities for preview, review, remediation, and differentiated, multisensory instruction -Lead 1-2 Guided DEAR groups to students in need of remediation in reading -Monitor GLT discussions of at-risk students -Facilitate Child Study Team referral discussions, supervise the implementation of interventions, and lead GLT in making final recommendations about students at the close of their CST process -Manage all paperwork associated with Special Education cases, ensuring deadlines are met and information is accurately recorded -Coordinate and execute all aspects of the new or triennial evaluation process according to state and federal deadlines -Schedule and conduct testing -Write all IEPs and/or 504s for students who newly qualify for special education or who continue to be eligible at their annual or triennial review, in accordance with team decisions and update and revise IEPs/504 plans from incoming students’ prior schools -Communicate regularly with Speech and Language Therapist; Occupational Therapist, etc. -Coordinate with core teachers and the operations department to ensure that IEP progress reports are completed -Plan, schedule and chair all Special Education meetings with individual families -Work closely with gen. ed. teachers to differentiate/ensure modified curriculum and support -Plan and lead training sessions related to Sp. Ed. during staff orientation - Communicate effectively with teachers on an ongoing basis regarding needs and progress of Sp. Ed. students -Create, update and distribute biographies of students receiving special education Show less -Ensure students receiving special education and/or 504 accommodations make significant academic gains in line with the school’s Big Goals, through classroom (inclusion) support and additional out-of-class support. -Teach daily instructional support lessons to students on caseload, including both effective inclusion and out-of-class time to provide opportunities for preview, review, remediation, and differentiated, multisensory instruction -Lead 1-2 Guided DEAR groups to students in… Show more -Ensure students receiving special education and/or 504 accommodations make significant academic gains in line with the school’s Big Goals, through classroom (inclusion) support and additional out-of-class support. -Teach daily instructional support lessons to students on caseload, including both effective inclusion and out-of-class time to provide opportunities for preview, review, remediation, and differentiated, multisensory instruction -Lead 1-2 Guided DEAR groups to students in need of remediation in reading -Monitor GLT discussions of at-risk students -Facilitate Child Study Team referral discussions, supervise the implementation of interventions, and lead GLT in making final recommendations about students at the close of their CST process -Manage all paperwork associated with Special Education cases, ensuring deadlines are met and information is accurately recorded -Coordinate and execute all aspects of the new or triennial evaluation process according to state and federal deadlines -Schedule and conduct testing -Write all IEPs and/or 504s for students who newly qualify for special education or who continue to be eligible at their annual or triennial review, in accordance with team decisions and update and revise IEPs/504 plans from incoming students’ prior schools -Communicate regularly with Speech and Language Therapist; Occupational Therapist, etc. -Coordinate with core teachers and the operations department to ensure that IEP progress reports are completed -Plan, schedule and chair all Special Education meetings with individual families -Work closely with gen. ed. teachers to differentiate/ensure modified curriculum and support -Plan and lead training sessions related to Sp. Ed. during staff orientation - Communicate effectively with teachers on an ongoing basis regarding needs and progress of Sp. Ed. students -Create, update and distribute biographies of students receiving special education Show less



Green Acres Elementary School

• Manchester, New Hampshire

• Long Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher

  • Aug 2014 - Oct 2014

  - Begin the school year co-teaching a full day inclusion Kindergarten classroom - Take over full responsibilities of classroom teacher while she is out on maternity leave - Follow Common Core and Manchester curriculum to create day-to-day lesson plans - Run classroom assessments on material and/or district required assessments - Instruct students while ensuring a safe, positive and fun learning environment that allows kids to explore and learn in their own ways - Use of… Show more - Begin the school year co-teaching a full day inclusion Kindergarten classroom - Take over full responsibilities of classroom teacher while she is out on maternity leave - Follow Common Core and Manchester curriculum to create day-to-day lesson plans - Run classroom assessments on material and/or district required assessments - Instruct students while ensuring a safe, positive and fun learning environment that allows kids to explore and learn in their own ways - Use of Fundations by Wilson for Reading & Writing mastery and instruction - Use of Responsive Classroom - Modifying and Accommodating classroom as needed for student IEP's Show less - Begin the school year co-teaching a full day inclusion Kindergarten classroom - Take over full responsibilities of classroom teacher while she is out on maternity leave - Follow Common Core and Manchester curriculum to create day-to-day lesson plans - Run classroom assessments on material and/or district required assessments - Instruct students while ensuring a safe, positive and fun learning environment that allows kids to explore and learn in their own ways - Use of… Show more - Begin the school year co-teaching a full day inclusion Kindergarten classroom - Take over full responsibilities of classroom teacher while she is out on maternity leave - Follow Common Core and Manchester curriculum to create day-to-day lesson plans - Run classroom assessments on material and/or district required assessments - Instruct students while ensuring a safe, positive and fun learning environment that allows kids to explore and learn in their own ways - Use of Fundations by Wilson for Reading & Writing mastery and instruction - Use of Responsive Classroom - Modifying and Accommodating classroom as needed for student IEP's Show less



RCS Behavioral & Educational Consulting

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Behavior Therapist

  • May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Used Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to support student behavior programs Serviced students with Autism and other disabilities with IEP qualifications in Boston Public Schools and at camps/homes for those insured by Blue Cross Blue Shield Responsible for: - therapy sessions daily and weekly with assigned students - up keeping of student programs - teamwork and communication between coworkers and other employees - showing up timely to scheduled sessions - daily… Show more Used Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to support student behavior programs Serviced students with Autism and other disabilities with IEP qualifications in Boston Public Schools and at camps/homes for those insured by Blue Cross Blue Shield Responsible for: - therapy sessions daily and weekly with assigned students - up keeping of student programs - teamwork and communication between coworkers and other employees - showing up timely to scheduled sessions - daily office/administrative duties such as filing, student programming, answering phone, keeping program books in order - attending weekly trainings and professional development opportunities Show less Used Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to support student behavior programs Serviced students with Autism and other disabilities with IEP qualifications in Boston Public Schools and at camps/homes for those insured by Blue Cross Blue Shield Responsible for: - therapy sessions daily and weekly with assigned students - up keeping of student programs - teamwork and communication between coworkers and other employees - showing up timely to scheduled sessions - daily… Show more Used Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to support student behavior programs Serviced students with Autism and other disabilities with IEP qualifications in Boston Public Schools and at camps/homes for those insured by Blue Cross Blue Shield Responsible for: - therapy sessions daily and weekly with assigned students - up keeping of student programs - teamwork and communication between coworkers and other employees - showing up timely to scheduled sessions - daily office/administrative duties such as filing, student programming, answering phone, keeping program books in order - attending weekly trainings and professional development opportunities Show less



Southern New Hampshire University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tour Guide and Telecommunications Manager

  • Apr 2012 - May 2014

  Daily responsibilities of tour guide position Show up timely for scheduled tours, office times, and Admission events Work closely with other tour guides to ensure complete satisfaction of our visitors and guests Provide full walking campus tour to prospective students Communicate with families on tour and in office, as well as staff in Admission and other tour guides General office duties during office shifts such as answering phone calls, scheduling… Show more Daily responsibilities of tour guide position Show up timely for scheduled tours, office times, and Admission events Work closely with other tour guides to ensure complete satisfaction of our visitors and guests Provide full walking campus tour to prospective students Communicate with families on tour and in office, as well as staff in Admission and other tour guides General office duties during office shifts such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments/tours/interviews, assisting with general office tasks such as printing/copying/updating Excel sheets/assisting Admission Counselors Manage Telecounseling/Telecommunication to prospective students notifying them of upcoming events, changes to applications/accounts, etc. Oversee operations of telecommunications during call nights with other telecounselors

• Peer Leader/Writing Tutor

  • Apr 2011 - May 2014

  1:1 Writing tutoring and assistance in any subject for writing classroom assisting for large writing projects in Justice Studies and English leveled courses Walk-in tutoring for writing assignments in any subject area for writing, daily and weekly hours Specialized in outlining and organization of papers/essays/projects