ANDREA BELCHER
Frisco,Texas
Summary
Dedicated special education professional with extensive experience in program development, curriculum support, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Seeking a position to support students with special needs through expert guidance, individualized instruction, and collaborative program development within your district or school.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Program Specialist
Inspire Charter Schools
01.2018 - 01.2025
- Monitor the implementation of special education services and program development
- Provide support to staff in curriculum development, teaching methodologies, and community resource integration
- Deliver technical assistance, training, and support to school staff for effective special education services for students with disabilities
- Developed and implemented Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Provided resources and strategies for general education teachers working with students with special learning needs
- Collaborated with teachers and parents on effective strategies and modifications to support diverse learning needs
Director of Special Education
The City School
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Utilized district information systems (SEIS, PowerSchool, CalPads) for master schedule management
- Facilitated school-community communication, including administrator meetings and campus tours for public officials
- Supervised and led data analysis efforts to drive intentional instructional strategies, supporting student growth and achievement
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Taught students with mild to moderate disabilities
- Developed and implemented IEPs and modified assignments for curriculum accessibility
Special Education Teacher
New West Technical Academy
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Created a positive learning environment for students with disabilities
- Established after-school tutoring and extracurricular programs to support student development
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2007
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Transition planning
- Communication techniques
- Progress monitoring
- Collaborative leadership
- Instructional strategies
- Disability awareness
- Early intervention services
- Team building
- Time management abilities
- Curriculum development
Certification
- Special Education Certificate (EC-12) – Texas Education Agency
- Specialized Academic Instruction Credential – California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
- Autism Authorization
- Extensive Support Needs Certification
- English Learner Certification
- Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator (OGCE) - Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.
Timeline
Special Education Program Specialist
Inspire Charter Schools
01.2018 - 01.2025
Director of Special Education
The City School
01.2012 - 01.2018
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
01.2009 - 01.2012
Special Education Teacher
New West Technical Academy
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Special Education Certificate (EC-12) – Texas Education Agency
- Specialized Academic Instruction Credential – California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
- Autism Authorization
- Extensive Support Needs Certification
- English Learner Certification
- Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator (OGCE) - Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Phoenix
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