AMBER SHEPHERD-SMITH
Wheeling,USA
Summary
Experienced with developing and implementing educational programs that drive student success and promote inclusive practices for Students with Disabilities. Utilizes expertise in curriculum development and implementation, as well as educational technology/resources to enhance learning experiences and ensure record compliance. Record of fostering positive, collaborative environments and adapting to evolving educational needs.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Consultant
State Support Team Region 12
08.2023 - Current
- Develops individualized educational strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Collaborates with educators to implement evidence-based teaching practices across diverse classrooms.
- Facilitates professional development opportunities to improve instructional techniques and student engagement.
- Analyzes educational data to identify areas for improvement and support targeted interventions.
- Evaluates program effective
- Establishes partnerships with community organizations to extend educational resources and support services for LEAs and families.
- Reviews curricula materials ensuring alignment with state standards while optimizing effectiveness for diverse student populations.
- Modeled the creation of effective ETRs and IEP and ensuring alignment to individual student needs.
- Advises school administrators on policy implementation and program evaluation strategies, resulting in more effective decision-making processes.
- Implements data-driven decision-making processes to improve overall educational outcomes for students.
- Provides support for Preschool ECE and Special Education compliance, licensing and other initiatives.
Director of Special Education
St. Clairsville-Richland City Schools
2021 - 2023
- Oversee all staff who service students on IEPs
- Monitor curriculum and instruction to ensure IEP goals are being met
- Monitor IEP Progress Reports
- Collaborate with School Psychologist to ensure MTSS procedures are completed with fidelity
- Coordinate Section 504 plans with school personnel and families Work closely with EMIS Coordinator to ensure compliance
- Keep database of all IEPs and ETRs for the district and monitor compliance Schedule related services and paraprofessionals
- Negotiate and manage contracts for outside services and educational agencies Collaborate with community agencies who house STC students
- Facilitate parent engagement across grade levels
- Connect families with community resources to address their diverse set of needs Coordinate transition services for the district
- Monitor graduation plans
- Serve as District Representative for ETR and IEP meetings Oversee grant expenditures for BCBDD
- Conduct Manifestation Determination Hearings
- Provide professional development on the MTSS Process, interventions, differentiation, accommodations, modifications, behavior, etc.
- Organize Special Transportation
- Develop and complete Corrective Action Plans
- Oversee the District Internal Monitoring Team Title IX K-12 Coordinator
- OTES- Teacher Evaluations
- Paraprofessional Evaluations
Elementary Principal
St. Clairsville-Richland City Schools
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Preschool Supervision/ Step Up to Quality Special Ed./ Inclusion Schedules
- 504 Plan creation & monitoring
- Scheduling
- Evaluations/ OTES 2.0 training
- Facilitated IAT/MTSS Process and meetings Title I Coordinator
- Family Collaborative Events
- Building Maintenance and Monitoring
- 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee Supervision/ RIMP's Title I Supervision & Implementation
- Family Engagement Liaison Project More Coordinator
- Facility manager/scheduling/etc. PAX Good Behavior Game training PBIS training
- Safety training
- Special Education- Secondary Transition training
- Knowledge of Testing
- Created Intervention Resource Guide for Teachers PBIS Coordination
- District Leadership Team, Building, Leadership Team, and Teaming
Intervention Specialist - Elem
St. Clairsville-Richland City Schools
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Provided Specially Designed Instruction in grades 3 & 4 (cross categorical)
- Developed & implemented IEPs
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and related service providers Provided behavioral support to MH classroom teacher
- Intervention Assistance Team co-chair District
- Review Team (Special Education) District
- Special Education Audit Team
- Completed Educational Leadership program for Principal, Superintendent, and Curriculum and Instruction
- Completed Administrative Internship with the previous Special Education Director
- Developed district's Special Education handbook Orton Gillingham & Wilson Reading trained
- Mandt, & CPI training
- Kindergarten Readiness Summer Program
- Provided professional development to teachers on accommodations vs. modifications vs. interventions
Intervention Specialist -High School
Switzerland of Ohio Local Schools
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Provided SDI to students grades 9-12 (cross categorical)
- Created hands-on lab experiences within the classroom
- Developed & implemented IEPs
- Collaborated w/ academic and trades teachers to prepare students for courses ACT Prep for students with IEPs
- Intervention Assistance Team Chairperson Developed 504 Plans
- Coordinated and monitored 504 plan
- Coordinated transition plans and employment services
Intervention Specialist- Birth-Three and School-Aged
Monroe County Board of Developmental Disabilities
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Intervention Specialist Birth- Three Services
- Serviced students ages 0-3 with developmental disabilities Conducted developmental milestone assessments Collaborated w/ service providers and families
- Serviced students ages 0-3 who were court/county ordered
- Created and implemented Family Service Plans
- Collaboration with county agencies, families, service providers, and provided related service organization for families
- Intervention Specialist-Monroe Achievement Center Serviced students from ages 9-14 (cross categorical) Created and implemented IEPs
- Collaboration with families, related service providers, managed classroom aides, provided work experience opportunities to prepare them for transitioning to the upper classroom and job transitioning
Education
Educational Leadership Licensure -
Salem University
01-2014
MA - Education
Muskingum College
01-2005
Bachelor of Science - Human And Consumer Sciences
Ohio University
05-2002
Skills
- Creating and Delivering PD for Special Education, Preschool Special Education and ECE
- Literacy Pathways
- OLi4 Coaching Training w/ Marzano Group
- ETR/IEP Monitoring Compliance
- ONA/ONE Plan Creation
- School Improvement
- IEP Anywhere Software
- Special Education Indicator Work
- McKinney-Vento Homeless certification
- PAX Good Behavior Game training
- PBIS trainer
- CPI & QBS Behavior training School Safety Team
- Special Ed- Secondary Transition training
- Orton Gillingham / Wilson Reading
- EMIS
- Preschool Transition/Regulations/SUTQ
Certification
- 5 Year Professional Superintendent License
- 5 Year Professional Administrative Spec. License Curriculum, Instruction & Professional Development
- 5 Year Professional Principal License Principal Grades 5-12 Principal Grades PK-6
- 5 Year Professional Early Childhood (P-3) License
- 5 Year Professional Intervention Specialist (K-12) License
Timeline
Educational Consultant
State Support Team Region 12
08.2023 - Current
Elementary Principal
St. Clairsville-Richland City Schools
01.2014 - 01.2021
Intervention Specialist - Elem
St. Clairsville-Richland City Schools
01.2007 - 01.2014
Intervention Specialist -High School
Switzerland of Ohio Local Schools
01.2005 - 01.2007
Intervention Specialist- Birth-Three and School-Aged
Monroe County Board of Developmental Disabilities
01.2003 - 01.2005
Director of Special Education
St. Clairsville-Richland City Schools
2021 - 2023
Educational Leadership Licensure -
Salem University
MA - Education
Muskingum College
Bachelor of Science - Human And Consumer Sciences
Ohio University