Amy Robinson
McPherson
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Special Educator
McPherson Special Education Cooperative
01.2022 - Current
- Communicated and collaborated with other multidisciplinary team members to support students.
- Trained fellow educators/paraprofessionals in best practices for inclusive teaching strategies during professional development workshops.
- Participated actively in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on evidence-based instructional methods within the field of Early Childhood Special Education.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies to support the social-emotional growth of students with diverse needs.
- Enhanced student learning outcomes by implementing individualized education plans and tailored interventions for children with special needs.
- Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities, multisensory materials, and real-world connections to enhance student understanding.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify areas of need and inform instructional strategies for optimal student progress.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation for each student''s progress, interventions, and accommodations to ensure compliance with federal regulations and inform future instruction strategies.
- Integrated play-based learning techniques to promote cognitive development and social skills in young children.
- Facilitated successful transitions for children entering kindergarten by collaborating closely with elementary school staff, parents, and other service providers.
- Developed and implemented plan of care that specified child's goals and interventions.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to continuously adjust teaching methods based on individual student performance.
- Conducted early childhood evaluations according to standards and time requested.
- Prepared, scheduled and led IEPs to provide right help to meet child's present needs.
Program Coordinator | Family Service Coordinator | Early Childhood Special Educator
MCKIDS Infant Toddler Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
- All duties listed above for Family Service Coordinator and;
- Assure quality early intervention programming and service delivery
- Maintain knowledge of all state and federal level issues concerning special education and early childhood services in relation to Part C.
- Participate in preparation of job descriptions, recruitment, interview of prospective staff members
- Prepare and collect program evaluations from parents, staff, community
- Prepare annual program self-evaluation for KDHE
- Writing the yearly Federal Grant
- Control daily expenditures
- Assure compliance with USD 418 personnel policies
- Assist with staff evaluation/give daily feedback
- Enhance public awareness of ITS program and the needs of children 0-3 with special needs
- Assure on-going cooperative interagency efforts and cooperation with all agencies serving families with young children
- Serve as staff support on any district committee as requested
- Orientation on new staff/ongoing training of existing staff
- Schedule and facilitate routine early intervention staff meetings
- Verify compliance, accuracy and appropriateness of all program paperwork/services to include IFSP’s
- Prepare program information as needed for State, Federal and local reports
- Monitor compliance requirements for KDHE in reference to Part C of IDEA
- Assure the accuracy and thoroughness of the Management Information System
- Monitor caseloads of all staff to include the assignment of new referrals
- Any other duties as assigned/as needed to assure program compliance/quality
Family Service Coordinator | Early Childhood Special Educator
MCKIDS Infant Toddler Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Responsible for intake duties, including completing necessary forms and referring families to appropriate service providers.
- Develop and implement IFSPs that address the unique needs of students with disabilities, including goals, instruction, accommodations, and modifications.
- Provide direct instruction in-home, using evidence-based practices and adapting curriculum to meet individual needs.
- Monitor student progress, gather data, and make informed decisions about instruction and program planning.
- Collaborate with families, related service providers, and other professionals to support student learning and development.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including IEPs, progress reports, and data logs.
- Communicate regularly with parents, guardians, and other professionals regarding student progress and needs.
- Facilitate student transitions to appropriate programs.
- Participate in professional development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.
Education
Early Childhood Unified -
Fort Hays State University
01.2019
Skills
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Data collection
- Communication techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Lead activities
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Educator
McPherson Special Education Cooperative
01.2022 - Current
Program Coordinator | Family Service Coordinator | Early Childhood Special Educator
MCKIDS Infant Toddler Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Family Service Coordinator | Early Childhood Special Educator
MCKIDS Infant Toddler Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
Early Childhood Unified -
Fort Hays State University
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