Amber Ealey
Congerville,IL
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with over 20 years in special education. Proven expertise in coordinating workshops, training staff, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Dedicated to fostering collaboration between teachers, parents, and community organizations to enhance educational programs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Program Coordinator
Tazewell Mason Counties Special Ed Assoc.
Pekin, Illinois
08.2011 - Current
- Designed and implemented educational programs for diverse student needs.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff on program development and delivery.
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance educational resources and support.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, and administrative staff.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding special education programs.
- Supervised education office paperwork and program logistics and supported student information systems.
- Assisted with physical setup of education programs and contributed event leadership.
- Facilitated service-learning workshops with educational community.
- Worked with partner organizations to collaborate on existing and new programs.
- Executed departmental purchase requests to maintain coordination with finance and administration departments.
- Conducted research and analysis of data related to program effectiveness.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts related to education programs.
- Monitored enrollment trends within each program and made recommendations as needed.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop and implement educational programs.
- Organized workshops, seminars and special events related to education initiatives.
- Provided guidance and support to new staff members in relation to education initiatives.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies.
- Determined allocations of funds for staff, equipment and authorized purchases.
Special Education Liaison
Pekin Public School District 108
Pekin, IL
08.2003 - 07.2011
Special Education Teacher
Pekin Public Schools District 108
Pekin, IL
08.2000 - 07.2003
Special Education Teacher
Peoria Public Schools District 150
Peoria, Illinois
08.1998 - 07.2000
Special Education Teacher
North Pekin Marquette Hts District 102
Marquette Heights, IL
08.1994 - 07.1998
Education
Master Of Education (MEd) - Special Education/General Administrative Endorsed
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois, IL12-1999
Special Education
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois, IL12-1992
Skills
- Program development
- Compliance management
- Data analysis
- Staff training
- Enrollment monitoring
- Educational resource management
- Workshop facilitation
- Educational leadership
- Training facilitation
- Professionalism
- Staff supervision
- School administration
- Budget management
- Personnel management
- Administrative staff coordination
- Disciplinary actions
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- At-risk student intervention
- Educational Law
- Crisis management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Program Coordinator
Tazewell Mason Counties Special Ed Assoc.
08.2011 - Current
Special Education Liaison
Pekin Public School District 108
08.2003 - 07.2011
Special Education Teacher
Pekin Public Schools District 108
08.2000 - 07.2003
Special Education Teacher
Peoria Public Schools District 150
08.1998 - 07.2000
Special Education Teacher
North Pekin Marquette Hts District 102
08.1994 - 07.1998
Master Of Education (MEd) - Special Education/General Administrative Endorsed
Illinois State University
Special Education
Illinois State University