Ami Healy
Etters,PA
Summary
Experienced Supervisor leads team members to complete jobs on-time. Assigns tasks, trains employees, and implements company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provides leadership and vision, driving teams to meet goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Training and Consultation Supervisor
Capital Area Intermediate Unit
2019.01 - Current
- Supervise and evaluate a team of educational consultants leading varying projects and state initiatives (MTSS, PBIS, AT, Inclusive Practices, Autism, Secondary Transition)
- Lead a committee in the planning and monitoring of the Professional Development Plan as part of the Comprehensive Plan for the CAIU
- Meet with various stakeholder groups (Curriculum Directors, Special Education Directors, Reading Specialists) to provide state updates, training opportunities, and supports
- PVAAS (Pennsylvania Value-Added Assessment System) Point of Contact
- School Improvement Facilitator for schools designated within the IU 15 region for A-TSI or TSI (school improvement)
- Lead various networks and PLCs (CAIU Reading Network, Literacy PLC, A-TSI/TSI Network, Distance Learning) to provide support, resources, and professional learning
- Partner and contract outside organizations and staff developers to offer professional learning opportunities.
- Designed structured literacy training for regional schools to meet the requirements of the amended Chapter 49
- Collaborated with other IUs to deliver the first statewide virtual Paraeducator Conference in Pennsylvania
MTSS/ Literacy Educational Consultant
Capital Area Intermediate Unit
2014.01 - 2019.01
- Provided training and consultative supports to local school districts, cyber/charter, and non-public schools to assist with the implementation of a multi-tiered system of supports
- Led professional learning in high impact strategies to college students prior to student teaching in schools located within the IU 15 region.
- Delivered literacy training and curricular guidance to schools
- Provided lesson planning and pacing support to helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction.
- Advocated for evidence-based instructional approaches that would foster a culture of continuous learning among both staff and students.
- Developed workshops and training sessions for educators to enhance their knowledge of effective teaching practices.
- Enhanced curriculum development by incorporating innovative teaching techniques and resources.
- Coordinated training and professional development courses for teachers and school administrators to create new teaching strategies that encourage student learning.
Acting Principal and Assistant Principal
Harrisburg School District
2009.01 - 2014.01
- Assisted Principal with day-to-day functions in PreK-8 buildings
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Facilitated meetings and PLCs that include grade level, data analysis, academic and behavior leadership teams, vertical planning, collaborative planning, child study, faculty meeting, intervention planning, and IDEEAL planning meetings
- Member of School Leadership Team, CASST, RtII, and School Assessment Team
- Led implementation of School-wide Positive Behavior Support under RtII
- Provided professional development for staff (district-wide, school-wide, small group, individual), especially regarding data, literacy, and teacher evaluation
- Maintained positive relationships with staff, parents, and community members.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
Instructional Facilitator K-8/Literacy Coach
Harrisburg School District
2005.01 - 2009.01
- Responsible for teacher professional development, including implementation of programs, best practices, assessment, data analysis, and student academic services
- Participated in curriculum writing, facilitated vertical and grade level meetings, online course facilitation, peer coaching, and intervention implementation.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
- Planned and facilitated workshops in accordance with curricula, employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
- Assisted in the development of school-wide initiatives aimed at improving academic performance across all grade levels.
- Conducted classroom observations and provided constructive feedback to help teachers refine their instructional practices.
- Improved teacher performance by providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
Reading Specialist K-8
Harrisburg School District
2002.01 - 2005.01
- Responsible for providing reading intervention for at-risk students
- Assisted with professional development, assessment, school-wide data analysis, student academic services, and student assistance program.
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions.
- Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
- Served as a resource for educators by providing professional development workshops on best practices in literacy instruction.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to optimize growth.
Special Education Learning Support Teacher
Harrisburg School District
1997.01 - 2002.01
- Provided specially designed instruction to special needs students in grades K-8 in accordance with the individual education plans
- Participant of student academic services and student assistance program.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Education
Doctor of Education - Reading Science
Mount St. Joseph University
Cincinnati, Ohio05.2024
Principal Certification
Temple University of Pennsylvania
PennsylvaniaMaster of Science - Teaching And Curriculum
The Pennsylvania State University
PennsylvaniaBachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PennsylvaniaSkills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal-Oriented
- Staff Management
- Staff Development
- Strategic Planning
- Employee Motivation
- Project Management
- Problem-Solving
- Team building
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Data Analysis
TRAINER STATUS AND MEMBERSHIP
LETRS Classic Pennsylvania Local Trainer for Modules 1-10
LETRS 3rdEdition Facilitator for Volumes 1 and 2
Acadience Mentor
CAIU Reading Network Founder
International Dyslexia Association Membership
The Reading League Membership
The Reading League PA Membership
Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Membership
NOTABLE PRESENTATIONS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- PaTTAN Literacy Symposium, Virtual (2022, 2024)
- PA Reading League Pennsylvania Showcase, Virtual (2022)
- CAIU Learning and Growing Summit, Enola, PA (2023, 2024)
- Mount St Joseph University Literacy Conference, Cincinnati, OH (2022, 2023, 2024)
- PBIS and MTSS Joint Implementers' Forum, Hershey, PA (2023)
- 2023 Annual Pennsylvania ASCD Conference, Hershey, PA
- Coffee and Conversations by Collaborative Classroom, Virtual (2023)
- Lower Dauphin School District Keynote Speaker, Hummelstown, PA (2023)
References
- Dr. Pamela Kastner, Former Literacy Statewide Lead and Educational Consultant, Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network, Harrisburg, PA, 717-901-2257
- Mrs. Maria Hoover, Director of Educational Services, Capital Area Intermediate Unit, Enola, PA, 717-732-8400
- Dr. Sara Lobaugh, Educational Consultant (MTSS/ Literacy), Capital Area Intermediate Unit, Enola, PA, 717-860-0791
Timeline
Training and Consultation Supervisor
Capital Area Intermediate Unit
2019.01 - Current
MTSS/ Literacy Educational Consultant
Capital Area Intermediate Unit
2014.01 - 2019.01
Acting Principal and Assistant Principal
Harrisburg School District
2009.01 - 2014.01
Instructional Facilitator K-8/Literacy Coach
Harrisburg School District
2005.01 - 2009.01
Reading Specialist K-8
Harrisburg School District
2002.01 - 2005.01
Special Education Learning Support Teacher
Harrisburg School District
1997.01 - 2002.01
Doctor of Education - Reading Science
Mount St. Joseph University
Principal Certification
Temple University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science - Teaching And Curriculum
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
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