Alison Howard
Troy,MI
Summary
Determined and passionate teacher-leader with 19+ years of comprehensive teaching experience spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels. Possesses a Master's in Special Education (2010) and completed an Ed Leadership Degree focusing on Special Ed Administration in 2020. Demonstrates expertise in building strong relationships with students, administrators, staff, and parents. Adept at fostering inclusivity and equity within educational settings, with a proven track record of advocating for students, families, and staff. Skilled in identifying and nurturing individual and group strengths while committed to community engagement and support.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Consultant for Stoney Creek High School
Rochester Community Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinate services and logistics for over 120 students with IEPs at Stoney Creek High School
- Facilitated IEPs, MDRs, middle school Move Ups and Transition meetings
- Co-lead building MTSS team and lead Special Ed Assessment team
- Created the master schedule for the department and each student with an IEP
- Conducted monthly team meetings, reinforced professional development initiatives
- Oversaw systems to ensure IEP compliance, maintained records, and facilitated adherence to legal requirements
- Developed Transition plans and Personal Curriculums
- Served as the SSD coordinator and developed the testing logistics with the SCHS team
- Introduced the PAES lab into our building, ensuring that staff was trained to help students identify skills and interests that will benefit them post-high
- Encouraged students and their IEP teams to explore career readiness programs at OCTS, including field trips, networking with OSTC staff, and communication with counselors and case managers
- Advised administration on special circumstances for students with IEPs related to discipline and placement
- Acted as the Teacher Consultant for the Emotionally Impaired Categorical classroom
- Prepared and facilitated professional development sessions (compliance, team teaching, EL & SE collaboration)
- Hired, evaluated, scheduled, and supervised paraeducators
- Co-chaired Professional Learning Community for Cultural Proficiency
- Sponsored student-led Social Justice Club
Elementary Resource Teacher at Hamlin
Rochester Community Schools
10.2008 - 06.2022
- Acted as Teacher-In-Charge during the principal's absence (2018-2021)
- Served on the Council for Teacher Leaders as the Special Ed representative (2020) and co-chaired (2021)
- Developed curriculum and teacher resources for accommodations in support of the Virtual Campus (Summer 2020)
- Collaborated with General Ed teachers to adapt district curriculum for students with special needs
- Served as an IEP Coach, conducting training and mentorship for SE/GE staff (2019-2024)
- Collaborated with preschool teachers to develop transition plans for incoming kindergarteners
- Member of the building MTSS teams (20010-2022)
- Developed Tier 2 interventions for behavior and instruction
- Completed various training courses and assessments in education and special education
- Established record-keeping methods and data-collection procedures
- Led initiatives for behavioral interventions and restorative practices
- Provided day-to-day support to GE teachers working with students with behavioral needs
- Acted as an Assessor and Collaborator for the Child Find Team
- Developed and maintained schedules for paraeducators
- Interned as building administrator for the SXI/ESY programs
- Contributed to COVID task forces and provided Cultural Proficiency PD for staff
- Certified in Orton Gillingham (2022)
- Collaborated on district-wide initiatives and served on the Equity Committee.
Elementary Resource Teacher at Hugger
Rochester Community Schools
08.2010 - 06.2015
Resource Teacher at Van Hoosen Middle School
Rochester Community Schools
10.2008 - 06.2010
Elementary Resource Teacher
Juneau School District
08.2007 - 05.2008
Pre K-12 Resource Teacher/Generalist 8-12
Hoonah City School District
01.2006 - 05.2007
Education
Education Specialist with a concentration in Special Education Administration -
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI04.2020
Masters of Arts: Special Education -
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK01.2010
Bachelors of Arts, Education -
Oakland University
Rochester, MI01.2004
Skills
- Scheduling
- MTSS
- Proficient in legal frameworks: IDEA PART B and C, MAARSE, 504
- Cultivating relationships within English Learner (EL) communities
- Behavior management for diverse student populations
- Data collection, analysis, and record-keeping
- Educational technology
- Equity and Inclusion facilitation
- IEP Compliance coaching and mentoring
- Scheduling and supervision of paraprofessionals
Affiliations
- Council for Administrators of Special Ed
- Council for Exceptional Learners
- Learning for Justice
References
- Brian Shelson, bshelson@rcs-k12.us
- Dan Pryde, dpryde@rochester.k12.mi.us, 989.737.8360
- Lindsay Woodburg, lwoodburg@rochester.k12.mi.us, 248.202.5709
- Rebecca Riggs, rriggs@rcs-k12.us, 284.376.5646
Timeline
Teacher Consultant for Stoney Creek High School
Rochester Community Schools
08.2022 - Current
Elementary Resource Teacher at Hugger
Rochester Community Schools
08.2010 - 06.2015
Elementary Resource Teacher at Hamlin
Rochester Community Schools
10.2008 - 06.2022
Resource Teacher at Van Hoosen Middle School
Rochester Community Schools
10.2008 - 06.2010
Elementary Resource Teacher
Juneau School District
08.2007 - 05.2008
Pre K-12 Resource Teacher/Generalist 8-12
Hoonah City School District
01.2006 - 05.2007
Education Specialist with a concentration in Special Education Administration -
Wayne State University
Masters of Arts: Special Education -
University of Alaska Southeast
Bachelors of Arts, Education -
Oakland University
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