Special Education/Learning Resource Teacher (grades 3-8)
Birmingham Covington School
Birmingham, MI
Developed and continually evaluated Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)
Maintained accurate and complete records and documentation on IEP goals as required by MARSE rules and regulations
Coordinated and facilitated IEP meetings including behavior intervention plans (BIPs), functional analysis of behavior (FBAs), placement, annual reviews, METs and REEDs
Administered and score standardized academic achievement tests and curriculum-based measurement (CBM) tests in order to identify student capabilities and monitor student progress on a regular basis
Consulted and supported general education staff with the implementation and documentation of pre-referral strategies and developing strategies for Response to Intervention (RTI)
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Berkshire Middle School
Birmingham, MI
Designed and taught lessons in reading, writing, listening, speaking and viewing in accordance with district curriculum in line with statewide grade-level expectations
Utilized a positive discipline plan which promoted student responsibility, problem-solving skills, and student accountability
Encouraged student participation by creating a supportive and caring classroom environment
Co-taught with special education staff to differentiate curriculum to meet the needs of all students
Middle School Athletic Coach
Berkshire Middle School
Birmingham, MI
Girls Swimming
Girls Intramural Volleyball
Girls/Boys Track
Education
Central Office Administration Certification -
Grand Valley State University
12.2025
K-12 General Education Administration Certification -
Grand Valley State University
08.2013
Special Education Administration Certification -
Grand Valley State University
08.2013
Special Education Endorsement - Learning Disabilities
Ferris State University
12.2009
M.A. - Curriculum and Teaching
Michigan State University
08.2002
Secondary Teaching Certification - English and Computer Science
Eastern Michigan University
06.1999
B.A. - Criminal Justice and Psychology
Michigan State University
05.1993
Administrative Experience
Middle School Principal, MacDonald Middle School, East Lansing, MI, 08/01/15-present, Provide for the continuing development and implementation of an effective instructional program through frequent classroom observations and immediate face-to-face feedback, Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards and set performance goals and objectives through Individual Growth Plans, Lead and support the work of PBIS Coordinator and counseling staff to develop and refine academic and behavioral support systems based on MTSS, Developing school-wide implementation of Restorative Practices, Collaborate with District Deputy Superintendent to provide quality professional development for staff, Model shared leadership and decision-making strategies to support collaborative efforts amongst staff
Special Education Supervisor, Secondary Level, Birmingham Public Schools, Birmingham, MI, 08/01/14-06/01/15, Supervised and evaluated 25 teaching staff, 15 itinerant staff, 35 paraprofessional support staff for two high schools, two middle schools, 3-8 school and a post-secondary Cognitive Impairment program, Facilitated interactive case conferences that fostered productive partnership between parents and school personnel to ensure that the individual needs of each student were met, Coordinated evaluation referrals from 22 non-public schools, Developed and delivered special education professional development
Interim ASD Supervisor, Birmingham Public Schools, Birmingham, MI, 08/01/13-06/01/14, Supervised program teaching and paraprofessional support staff, Facilitated out-of-district referrals, Maintained collaborative relationships with building principals to support students with disabilities, Assisted with developing and facilitating special education professional development
Professional Preparation
Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators, Central Office Administration Certification, 12/01/25
Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, K-12 General Education Administration Certification, 08/01/13
Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, Special Education Administration Certification, 08/01/13
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI, Special Education Endorsement in Learning Disabilities, 12/01/09
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, M.A., Curriculum and Teaching, 08/01/02
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI, Secondary Teaching Certification, English and Computer Science, 06/01/99
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, B.A., Criminal Justice and Psychology, 05/01/93
Educational Leadership Experience
District Implementation Team member
Minority Student Achievement Network (MSAN) District Team member
Administrative Collective Bargaining Team Member
District Trainer for Danielson Framework for Teaching
Instructional Leadership Team member
Presenter/Facilitator of District-wide technology
Faculty Advisory Council member
North Central Association Co-Chair
Education Council member
Curriculum Development Team member
Timeline
Computer Programmer/Analyst
Computer Methods Corporation
Systems Engineer – Technical Associate
Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
Manufacturing Computer Operator
Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
Special Education/Learning Resource Teacher (grades 3-8)
Birmingham Covington School
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Berkshire Middle School
Middle School Athletic Coach
Berkshire Middle School
Central Office Administration Certification -
Grand Valley State University
K-12 General Education Administration Certification -
Grand Valley State University
Special Education Administration Certification -
Grand Valley State University
Special Education Endorsement - Learning Disabilities
Ferris State University
M.A. - Curriculum and Teaching
Michigan State University
Secondary Teaching Certification - English and Computer Science