ALYSSA M. ZOMMICK
Vernon Hills,Illinois
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Coordinator implementing best practices and development in Park Ridge Niles CCSD 64 and previously Huntley Community School District 158, enhancing program development and staff leadership. Expert in Special Education Law/Policy Implementation and Relationship Building, significantly improving stakeholder communication and IEP compliance. Demonstrates creation and review of strategic planning and evidence-based practices to elevate educational outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Services Coordinator
Park Ridge Niles CCSD 64
07.2019 - Current
- Overseeing and ensuring compliance for special education laws and guidelines.
- Facilitate communication between all stakeholders.
- Coordinating and providing staff professional development.
- Developing and expanding the continuum of services within the district to benefit all students, including the creation and establishment of programming for elementary and middle school students.
- Institute new curricula based on research, along with providing coaching and opportunities for growth for staff for effective implementation.
- Support and growth of staff development in behavior support.
- IEP LEA providing guidance on IEP writing, data monitoring, and supports.
- CPI district trainer leading district wide trainings, monthly meetings and professional development.
Special Education Coordinator
Huntley Community School District 158
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Organized workshops for families of special needs children on available resources in the community.
- Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff, parents, and administrators on best practices in educating students with disabilities including academic instruction, functional performance, behavior plans, etc.
- Participated in IEP team meetings as the LEA and to provide support in the development of student individualized plans. Reviewed plans for legal compliance and best practices.
- Supported classroom instruction by providing continual coaching.
- Provided professional development training sessions to faculty members on topics related to special education laws and regulations, teaching practices, and de-escalation strategies along with physical restraint programming.
- Prepared and submitted budget requests or grant proposals to solicit program funding.
Special Education Teacher; Structured Teaching
Kildeer Countryside Community School District 96
Buffalo Grove, IL
08.2015 - 07.2018
Structured Teaching Classroom Grades EC - 6 Teacher
Washington School, East Maine School District 63
Glenview, IL
08.2011 - 08.2015
Education
Educational Specialist - Administration
National Louis University
Chicago, IL04.2018
Masters in Education - Curriculum and Instruction, Teaching and Learning, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Arizona State University
12.2013
Early Childhood Special Education Approval - Early Childhood Special Education
College of Education, Kendall College
Chicago, IL06.2012
Bachelor of Science in Special Education - Special Education (Cognitive Impairments and Learning Disabilities), English Language Arts
College of Education, Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04.2011
Skills
- Instructional Leadership, Mentoring, Coaching
- Professional Development Identification & Instruction
- Special Education Law/Policy Implementation
- IEP Compliance
- Facilitated IEP
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Program Development
- Curricular Development and Identification
- Confidentiality
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Supports
- Strategic Planning
- Staffing
Certification
- Director of Special Education, Illinois
- Illinois Special Education LBS1 Type 10, Kindergarten to Grade 12 - Field Endorsed, Early Childhood Special Education Approval
- Michigan Certificate (K-12), Special Education (CI & LD); (K-5) All subjects; (K-8) All subjects (self-contained); (K-8) Language Arts
- Crisis Prevention Institute Trainer, 2018 - current
- Pro-ACT Crisis Communication and Restraint Trainer, 2012 - 2014
- Infant, Child and Adult CPR and First Aid, Current
- Project CRISS, 2009
Professional Presentations
- IAASE Presenter: Present Levels of Performance and Adverse Effects; Fall 2020, Fall 2024
- Private School Presenter: De-escalation; Fall 2022
Affiliations
- Member of: IPA, CEC, CASE, IAASE
- Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, Board of Directors, 2013 - present
- Kalamazoo Animal Rescue, Board of Directors, 2008 - 2011
- Delta Gamma Fraternity, 2006 - present
- CEC Member
- IAASE Member
Timeline
Student Services Coordinator
Park Ridge Niles CCSD 64
07.2019 - Current
Special Education Coordinator
Huntley Community School District 158
07.2018 - 07.2019
Special Education Teacher; Structured Teaching
Kildeer Countryside Community School District 96
08.2015 - 07.2018
Structured Teaching Classroom Grades EC - 6 Teacher
Washington School, East Maine School District 63
08.2011 - 08.2015
- Director of Special Education, Illinois
- Illinois Special Education LBS1 Type 10, Kindergarten to Grade 12 - Field Endorsed, Early Childhood Special Education Approval
- Michigan Certificate (K-12), Special Education (CI & LD); (K-5) All subjects; (K-8) All subjects (self-contained); (K-8) Language Arts
- Crisis Prevention Institute Trainer, 2018 - current
- Pro-ACT Crisis Communication and Restraint Trainer, 2012 - 2014
- Infant, Child and Adult CPR and First Aid, Current
- Project CRISS, 2009
Educational Specialist - Administration
National Louis University
Masters in Education - Curriculum and Instruction, Teaching and Learning, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Arizona State University
Early Childhood Special Education Approval - Early Childhood Special Education
College of Education, Kendall College
Bachelor of Science in Special Education - Special Education (Cognitive Impairments and Learning Disabilities), English Language Arts
College of Education, Western Michigan University
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