Alicia Wash
Janesville
Summary
Special Education Professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and developing tailored educational plans. Exceptional at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and adapting to diverse student needs. Strong in behavior management, curriculum adaptation, and assessment. Known for achieving measurable results and supporting team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Placement Officer - Education Department
Beloit College
Beloit, WI
03.2020 - Current
- Supported education department faculty and pre-service education students in field work and observation classes, enhancing practical experience.
- Collaborated with department faculty to deliver lectures in methodology classes for math and literacy, fostering student understanding.
- Established partnerships between Beloit College education studies students and the School District of Beloit, facilitating real-world teaching experiences.
Professional Special Educator
School District of Beloit
09.2017 - Current
- Developed lesson plans as a special education teacher, collaborating with district and school-level PLCs to enhance instructional practices for students with cross-categorical special education needs.
- Led IEP meetings, collaborating with families and staff to implement tailored student services that support achievement of educational goals.
- Educator Effectiveness Coach - mentor and guide district staff in the educator evaluation process throughout the year as they develop SLOs and PPGs for 2 years.
- Lead Mentor Teacher - Graduate of New Teacher Center 3-year training.
- Minority Excellence Organization Liaison and Advisor - mentor a diverse group of students in grades 4-8 and develop cultural awareness programs and activities, as well as district-wide equity committee members.
Professional Educator
School District of Beloit
09.2010 - 03.2025
- Developed lesson plans collaborating in PLCs to tailor instructional practices for diverse student needs under RTI model.
- Collaborated with team of educators, delivering instruction with high academic rigor to address diverse learning needs.
- Incorporated balanced literacy through readers workshop and writers workshop curriculum, along with guided math using investigations.
Visiting Instructor- Education Department
Beloit College
Beloit, WI
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Delivered a literature and literacy unit to enhance student understanding (EDYS 262)- Literature and Literacy Across the Curriculum EDYS 252 Collaborated with Department of Education and Youth Studies members with the other members of the Department of Education and Youth Studies to help locate and place students in their field placements during EDYS 300.
- Provided real-world examples of support strategies for all students, including those with disabilities.
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum for diverse student populations.
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
- Mentored students in academic writing and research methodologies.
Professional Academic Interventionist
School District of Beloit
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented tier 2 interventions for math and literacy for K-3 students, collaborating weekly with grade-level PLCs and MLSS team, while monitoring progress and engaging in professional development to address diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with district-wide equity team to promote inclusive practices.
- Contributed as member of Leadership Team to drive school initiatives.
- Led mentoring for new teachers as part of New Teacher Center 3-year training program, enhancing instructional practices and supporting professional growth.
- Advised Student Council on leadership development and event planning.
Education
PhD - Learning, Instruction, and Innovation
Walden University
Online05.2025
Masters of Arts - Special Education
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI03.2014
Bachelors of Arts - Elementary Education
Beloit College
Beloit, WI03.2009
Skills
- Strong leadership skills, differentiation and scaffolding of lessons to meet individual student needs, equity and restorative practices in diverse educational settings, and collaboration in professional learning communities
- Work coordination
- Report writing
- Strategic planning
- Student placement coordination
Awards
All Star Teacher School District of Beloit- Spring 2020., Current National Education Association (NEA) Leaders For Just Schools 2019 San Diego Cohort- 3 year training on advancing equitable outcomes for students., Pre-Service Educator Award from the Wisconsin Colleges For Teacher Education (WCTE) 2018., Zonta Club of Beloit Women of Distinction Honoree -Spring 2017.
Timeline
Visiting Instructor- Education Department
Beloit College
09.2023 - 03.2024
Professional Academic Interventionist
School District of Beloit
03.2021 - 03.2024
Field Placement Officer - Education Department
Beloit College
03.2020 - Current
Professional Special Educator
School District of Beloit
09.2017 - Current
Professional Educator
School District of Beloit
09.2010 - 03.2025
Bachelors of Arts - Elementary Education
Beloit College
Masters of Arts - Special Education
Cardinal Stritch University
PhD - Learning, Instruction, and Innovation
Walden University