Hi, I’m
Andrea Gordon
Ellijay,GA
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with a track record of driving student achievement through strategic, data-driven instructional leadership. Skilled in curriculum design, differentiated instruction, and stakeholder collaboration; adept at delivering targeted professional development and coaching educators to foster academic growth and elevate school-wide effectiveness.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Chicago Public Schools
Assistant Principal
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with the principal to align school programs with the school’s vision and create a positive, high-expectations learning environment.
- Improved teacher performance through regular classroom observations and constructive feedback.
- Led staff professional development to promote continuous growth and improvement.
- Oversaw the launch of a new school site, managing curriculum, staffing, resources, and enrollment.
- Directed the Special Education Department, developing protocols, coaching staff, and ensuring high-quality, individualized services.
- Addressed student behavior issues promptly to support a positive school culture.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents, volunteers, and community partners.
Chicago Public Schools
Case Manager & Special Education Teacher
03.2013 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Represent the district at IEP and 504 meetings, ensuring compliance with federal and state guidelines.
- Supported co-teaching teams with coaching and strategies for delivering rigorous, differentiated instruction.
- Used assessment data to personalize instruction and meet individual student needs.
- Led onboarding and mentorship programs for new staff members.
- Delivered structured literacy instruction grounded in the science of reading.
- Used data and MTSS process to identify student needs, implement targeted interventions, and monitor progress.
- Built strong family partnerships through regular, proactive communication about student progress and school events.
- Served as Teacher Representative on the Local School Council.
- Member of the CPS Teacher Advisory Council.
- Facilitated Out-of-School Time programs and activities.
Self-Employed
Educational Consultant
06.2009 - 02.2013
Job overview
- Designed and implemented personalized home-based education plans to support academic and social-emotional development.
- Collaborated with local districts to create and execute transition plans, ensuring smooth integration into school environments.
- Provided targeted tutoring in math, reading, and writing to address individual learning needs and improve outcomes.
KGH Autism Services
Educational Therapist & Consultant
06.2004 - 06.2009
Job overview
- Delivered comprehensive therapy interventions—developmental, academic, and play-based—to promote growth across all developmental domains.
- Collected and analyzed educational, social-emotional, and behavioral data, using portfolios to document progress and inform instructional planning.
- Provided personalized behavioral consultation to families of children with autism and other developmental disabilities, equipping them with effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors.
- Served as an inclusion coach and co-teacher in preschool settings, designing inclusive environments to support diverse learner needs.
Barrington School District
Special Education Teacher
06.1999 - 06.2004
Job overview
- Applied evidence-based differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse student learning needs.
- Delivered specialized instruction for students with autism, developing academic and life skills to support independence and inclusion in general education settings.
- Designed and implemented a community-based life skills curriculum, empowering students with disabilities to succeed in real-world environments.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments and created Behavior Intervention Plans to reduce challenging behaviors and build pro-social skills.
- Oversaw the full IEP cycle—drafting, executing, and monitoring plans in collaboration with teachers, parents, and specialists to ensure student success.
Education
American College of Education Indianapolis, IN
Master of Science from Educational Leadership
05-2021
Illinois State University Normal, IL
Bachelor of Science from Special Education
06-1999
Skills
- Educational Leadership
- Communication & Engagement
- Student Achievement and Data Cycles
- Coaching and Performance Evaluations
- Educational Program Development
- Adult Learning & Professional Development
- Individualized Learning
Certification
*GA Educational Leadership Tier 1
*GA Sp. Ed. General Curriculum PK-12 Consultative
*GA Sp. Ed. Adapted Curriculum PK-12 Consultative
* IL Principal Administration
* IL Learning Behavior Specialist
* IL Early Childhood Special Education Approval
* UNC TEACCH Level I and II Certified
* Advanced Brain Technologies Listening Program Practitioner
* QBS Certified Safety Care Trainer
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Timeline
Assistant Principal
Chicago Public Schools
05.2023 - Current
Case Manager & Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
03.2013 - 05.2023
Educational Consultant
Self-Employed
06.2009 - 02.2013
Educational Therapist & Consultant
KGH Autism Services
06.2004 - 06.2009
Special Education Teacher
Barrington School District
06.1999 - 06.2004
American College of Education
Master of Science from Educational Leadership
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science from Special Education
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