AMY COHEN
Middleboro,MA
Summary
Dedicated educational administrator offering 17 years in an educational leadership position. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, implementing and maintaining education programs and services, and serving as trusted resource to families, school personnel, community members, and district leadership. Successfully maintains staffing and resources to achieve program objectives within budget. Leverages research-based interventions, strategies and instruction and analyzes data to drive academic achievement and social-emotional growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Coordinator
Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School
09.2007 - Current
- Organized comprehensive professional development programs for staff, resulting in improved teaching techniques and increased student success rates.
- Established a positive learning environment by promoting inclusive practices and fostering strong relationships between administrators, students, educators, and families.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas of improvement within the special education department.
- Monitored compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding special education services to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
- Managed a special education budget, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources to meet needs of 215 students and 26 special educators and service providers.
- Evaluated 20 special education staff, including paraprofessionals through classroom observation, feedback and recommendations.
Special Education Teacher
Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School
09.2001 - 08.2007
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to promote a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and school administrators to address concerns and share updates on student performance.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely evaluations, reevaluations, and annual reviews for all assigned students.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2026
M.S. Education - Special Education -
Simmons College
Boston, MA05.2001
B.S. Education - Special Education -
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA05.1998
Skills
- Performance Evaluation
- Collaborative Leadership
- Program Evaluation
- Conflict Resolution
- Strategic Planning
- Grant Writing
- Federal, State, and Local Regulations Adherence
- Community Relations
Professional Licensure
366313
Massachusetts Educator Licensure
Special Education Administrator, All Levels - Professional
VocTech Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent, 9-14 - Initial
Timeline
Special Education Coordinator
Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School
09.2007 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School
09.2001 - 08.2007
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership -
Liberty University
M.S. Education - Special Education -
Simmons College
B.S. Education - Special Education -
Bridgewater State College
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