Alexandra Ritchie
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Productive Special Education Coordinator offering 20-year background implementing programs for children with mental, learning and behavioral disabilities. Trains staff on special education innovations, creates educational programs, and analyzes student academic data. Dedicated to providing exceptional leadership to drive special education programs. Versatile Education Coordinator well-versed in training and assessing teachers to optimize delivery of effective instruction. Vigilant and hands-on leader with good understanding of learning methods and instructional strategies. Applies STRENGTH in data analysis to create and execute effective data driven instruction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special EducaTION Coordinator
Radiance AcAdemy O LEARNING
San Anonio, TX
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
- Evaluated [Number]-person special education staff through classroom observation, feedback and recommendations.
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
- Collaborated with lssp to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for students.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Led and managed child study teams to develop [Type] interventions to support students academically and socially.
- Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
- Facilitated 15 IEP meetings per year by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Coached and observed 18 teachers to improve teaching techniques.
- Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Identified methods and tools to promote student success in project-based learning.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with support entities and representatives to secure educational grants.
- Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans and renew enrollments.
- Coordinated regular meetings to review available programs and services and enroll students.
- Leveraged knowledge of budget and educational designs to facilitate development of cost-effective educational programs.
- Attended weekly/monthly professional educational and developmental meetings to support accreditation and grant writing.
- Assisted with marketing, advertising, PR and student and faculty outreach efforts to drive STEM education program growth.
Elementary School Principal
Radiance Academy Of LEArning
San Antonio, TX
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Managed all details regarding student discipline.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
- Introduced modifications to [Area of study] curriculum and introduced new, effective instructional techniques.
- Collaborated with [Job title] to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Collaborated with system's PEIMSto develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
Teacher
Radiance Academy Of LEARNING
San ATONIO , TX
08.2010 - 07.2013
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
- Maintained system required passing rate for years.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.
Education
EDUCaTION SPECIALIST - EDUCTIONAL ADMINISTRATION
WaldEN University
01.2016
Master of Arts - Education Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.1999
Skills
- Curriculum coordination
- Activity Planning
- Observation reports
- Hiring coordination
- Teacher training
- Learning Management System proficiency
- Project Management
- Documentation skills
- Policy implementation
- Excellent Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Critical Thinking
- Teambuilding
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Special EducaTION Coordinator
Radiance AcAdemy O LEARNING
08.2014 - 07.2015
Elementary School Principal
Radiance Academy Of LEArning
08.2014 - 07.2015
Teacher
Radiance Academy Of LEARNING
08.2010 - 07.2013
EDUCaTION SPECIALIST - EDUCTIONAL ADMINISTRATION
WaldEN University
Master of Arts - Education Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas At San Antonio