Assignment at Echo Trail Middle School July 2024 - Present
Assignment at Ramsey Middle School July 2019 - July 2024
ECE Department Chair for school ECE staff members and approximately ECE students grades 6th-8th
Schedule and chair Admission and Release Committee (ARC) meetings according to policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal guidelines
Maintain exceptional organization and compliance of ECE paperwork in accordance to district, state, and federal guidelines
Coordinate with elementary ECE staff on course of study and programming for incoming 6th graders
Coordinate with high school ECE staff on course of study and programming for outgoing 8th graders
Provide technical assistance and support for the implementation of the Kentucky Administration Regulations (KARs) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Guide and coach teams to implement appropriate evidence-based practices and build teacher capacity for successful implementation of classroom and student based strategies
Analyze student performance data to increase college, career, and citizenship readiness
Adhere to policies for completing initial eligibility evaluations and reevaluation eligibility within specified timelines including administering, scoring, and interpreting required assessments.
Assist staff, parents, etc. in referral procedures, collect required information at the ARC to act upon referral (updated screenings, documentation of interventions, etc.)
Coaches teachers with decision making for program planning and development of Individual Education Programs aimed at improving individual student achievement
Provides input for effective and efficient scheduling to maximize student access to general curriculum
Monitors discipline/suspensions of students with disabilities to ensure alignment with ECE procedures, KARs, and the IDEA
Level 1 Certified Google Educator, proficient in Google for Education
Special Education Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools
07.2018 - 06.2019
ECE Teacher, 9th and 10th grade students
Plan, organize, and deliver the program of instruction based on approved curriculum
Monitor, evaluate, and communicate student progress to parents/guardians
Maintain records and create progress reports in concurrence with student report card
Enforce board policies, regulations, and rules based on Jefferson County Code of Conduct and Student Handbook
Supervise students within classroom and non-academic areas
Created and managed IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
Level 1 Google Certified Educator
Special Education Teacher
Bullitt county public schools
09.2009 - 06.2018
ECE Teacher K-5th grade
Develop, plan, organize, and deliver program of instruction based on approved curriculum
Modify approved curriculum as needed based on student need according to the identified disability and areas of need
Monitor, evaluate, and communicate student progress
Maintain records and create progress reports in concurrence with student report card
Enforce board policies, regulations, and rules based on Jefferson County Code of Conduct and Student Handbook
Supervise students during morning bus arrival and afternoon car dismissal
Develop IEP (Individualized Education Plan) based on student KY Eligibility for specially designed instruction
Collaborate with middle schools across the district for IEP program development for outgoing 5th graders
Schools SCM (Safe Crisis Management) lead
Archery Coach for 3 years creating the schools 1st ever archery team
ECE Department Chair over 6 Certified ECE Teachers, 2 ECE Assistants, and approximately 60 ECE students in K-5th grade
Trainer
UPS
08.1993 - 06.2009
Professional Trainer on internal processes and systems including accounting, customs brokerage, and customer service.
Trained and mentored approximately 100 incoming new personnel hired to fulfill various roles within customer service and accounting.
Developed training modules used by colleagues across training departments in Kentucky and South Carolina for onboarding of new hires.
Implemented the Franklin Covey training system for internal departments on conflict management, time management, and goal setting.
Member of the UPS Brokerage Accounting chapter of Toastmasters International
Provided international customer service support for troubleshooting and packing tracking throughout the world
Audited packages destined to various international and domestic locations to ensure smooth travel to their destination and compliance with import countries
Education
Rank 1 - Assistive Technology in Special Education -
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
07-2018
Masters in Teaching - K-12 Special Education
Spalding University
Louisville, KY
07-2010
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Spalding University
Louisville
06-2009
Associates in Professional Aeronautics - Business Aeronautics and OSHA regulations
Embry Riddle University
Louisville
07-2002
Skills
State Regulation Compliance including KAR
Federal Regulation Compliance including IDEA and FAPE
Google Drive including Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Forms, Slides, Sites, and Meet
Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Level 1 Certified Google Educator
Training Facilitation
Data Analysis
Curriculum Writing and Development
Presentation Development
Researching
Public Speaking
Manual writing
Organization
Timeline
ECE Implementation Coach
Jefferson County Public Schools
07.2018 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools
07.2018 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher
Bullitt county public schools
09.2009 - 06.2018
Trainer
UPS
08.1993 - 06.2009
Rank 1 - Assistive Technology in Special Education -
University of Louisville
Masters in Teaching - K-12 Special Education
Spalding University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Spalding University
Associates in Professional Aeronautics - Business Aeronautics and OSHA regulations