Alexandra Gaffney
Bloomington,IL
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Administrator
Tri-County Special Education Association
Bloomington, IL
08.2026 - Current
- Coordinate with the IEP teams to schedule all IEP meetings where eligibility decisions are made in the assigned districts.
- Oversee the IEP process for all students within assigned districts ensuring legally correct procedures and documentation.
- Provide leadership in resolving issues related to placement, student progress and related service provision in each district.
- Assist in administering, monitoring, and supervising all special education programs.
Learning Behavior Specialist 1
Bloomington District 87
Bloomington, IL
08.2021 - 05.2026
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies to promote positive student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Developed individualized education plans to address diverse learning needs and behavioral challenges.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust educational strategies accordingly.
Learning Behavior Specialist 1
EUGENE FIELD SCHOOL
Normal, IL
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed adaptive learning programs to enhance student engagement in McLean County Unit 5.
- Provided individualized social/emotional instruction to students with Emotional Disabilities.
- Provided hands-on work and life experience to students through community collaboration.
- Enhanced students' communication skills through restorative circles.
Learning Behavior Specialist I
KINGSLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Normal, IL
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided specialized instruction to students in the general education and special education setting.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to adapt and modify the general education curriculum to meet students' needs.
- Engaged in effective co-teaching models to provide instruction to students within the general education setting.
- Utilized evidence-based instructional strategies tailored to individual strengths and weaknesses, resulting in increased student engagement and achievement.
Learning Behavior Specialist I
CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL
Clinton, IL
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Developed Individualized Education Plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Planned engaging and meaningful lessons to students in the special education pull out setting.
- Engaged in co-teaching and push-in support for students with disabilities.
Education
Director of Special Education Certificate - Department of Special Education
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Normal, Illinois09-2026
Masters of Science in Education - Learning Behavior Specialist
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Normal, Illinois05-2020
Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Special Education - Early Education Certificate
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Normal, Illinois05-2015
Skills
- Program Coordination
- Effective communication
- IEP compliance
- Collaborative leadership
- Positive Communication
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Early Educator. Those Who Excel. ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION [May 2016]
- Honors Program Scholar. ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY [August 2011-May 2015]
- Summa Cum Laude Graduate. ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY [May 2015]
Timeline
Special Education Administrator
Tri-County Special Education Association
08.2026 - Current
Learning Behavior Specialist 1
Bloomington District 87
08.2021 - 05.2026
Learning Behavior Specialist 1
EUGENE FIELD SCHOOL
08.2019 - 05.2021
Learning Behavior Specialist I
KINGSLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
08.2017 - 05.2019
Learning Behavior Specialist I
CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL
08.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Special Education - Early Education Certificate
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Masters of Science in Education - Learning Behavior Specialist
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Director of Special Education Certificate - Department of Special Education
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY