Amy K. Raines
East Hampton,CT
Summary
Professional development expert prepared for role with history of guiding teams towards achieving Initiative milestones. Known for fostering collaboration and driving results through adaptive leadership. Skilled in bringing projects to life with visuals and collaborative decision-making, embodying reliability and flexibility to meet evolving demands.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pupil Services Elementary Team Development Leader
Colchester Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted in coordinating team projects to support special educators’ effective implementation of specialized instruction, strengthen the development of high quality IEPs and ensure greater consistency in PPT practices.
- Collaborated with all stakeholders to gather Information for initiative planning and execution.
- Supported development initiatives by creating supporting documents.
- Presented professional development trainings to pupil services staff as new initiatives were rolled out.
- Trained school leaders to champion the change, model/monitor implementation, and provide coaching when needed.
- Communicated successes and gather input regularly to maintain buy-in and adapt as needed.
RISE Special Education Teacher
Portland Public Schools
06.2018 - 07.2023
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to student needs and learning styles driven by data-based information.
- Implemented engaging instructional strategies to enhance student participation: multi-sensory, explicit and systematic approaches including Wilson, Sonday, Fundations, and Heggerty.
- Implemented the use of Discrete Trial Instruction where appropriate.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adapt teaching methods.
- Utilized assistive technology tools including AAC devices to support diverse learners in achieving academic goals.
- Collaborated in the data-collection, analysis, and creation of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Team Leader of the Crisis Intervention Team.
Second Grade Teacher
Portland Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2018
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through diverse evaluation methods to tailor instruction effectively.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences and engagement.
- Team leader for 6 years.
Education
Certification - Teacher of The Visually Impaired (TVI)
AARC For Teacher of The Visually Impaired
CREC Hartford, CT08-2023
Certification - Special Education
AARC For Comprehensive Special Education
CREC Hartford, CT06-2019
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT07-2009
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Maryland
College Park, MD12-2003
Skills
- Coaching and development
- Collaborative teamwork
- Promoting collaborative dialogue with families about student needs
- Implementing effective, individualized programming for our students
- Meaningful access to Families and Students
Accomplishments
- Coached and mentored team of 28 staff members between two elementary schools.
- Completed PPT Leadership Institute SY 2024-2025
- Capstone focused on special education eligibility information documents so staff members have a common understanding of the identification categories, criteria and exclusionary factors for eligibility for each identification, which lead to providing the appropriate support each student needs.
Certification
- Professional Educator Certificate (013) Elementary Education, PK-6
- Professional Educator Certificate (165) Comprehensive Special Education, PK-12
- Professional Educator Certificate (059) Blind, PK-12
Timeline
Pupil Services Elementary Team Development Leader
Colchester Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
RISE Special Education Teacher
Portland Public Schools
06.2018 - 07.2023
Second Grade Teacher
Portland Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2018
Certification - Teacher of The Visually Impaired (TVI)
AARC For Teacher of The Visually Impaired
Certification - Special Education
AARC For Comprehensive Special Education
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Maryland
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