Amber Collins

• Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Direct and manage the district’s special education program.
• Support general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Warrant compliance with all state, federal, and local special education requirements.
• Confer and resolve education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.

• Plan and assign the work of 4 teachers and 4 teacher aides and oversee completion and compliance.
• Coached 8 team members in techniques necessary to implement special education strategies in both Inclusion and Resource settings.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and
  physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
• Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
• Partnered with administrative leadership to improve discipline practices based on data findings.
• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
• Trained and served as a Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) team member.
• Created campus wide Special Education Inclusion/Resource schedule for Instructional Assistants and Teachers.
• Collaborated with Capturing Kid's Hearts Process Champions Team to help create a campus built on encouragement and positive relationships.
• Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

● Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking
history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for
physicians and other medical staff.
● Reviewed patient charts for accuracy, correcting grammar and syntax errors before submission to clinic.
● Identified and rectified inconsistencies, deficiencies and
discrepancies in medical documentation.
● Recorded information using word processing, dictation and transcription software and equipment.
● Created and implemented policies to improve operational
efficiency and patient care quality.
● Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction.
● Attended regular meetings with hospital administrators to discuss clinic operations and policies.
● Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
● Enforced adherence with HIPAA regulations and other relevant laws and regulations to maintain compliance.