Angela Riley
Lavon,TX
Summary
Innovative and passionate educator, with 30+ years experience in special education, vocational training and program development. Excel in building family, community and agency support, fostering key relationships, and building capacity for meeting the individualized needs of children and young adults. Skilled in identifying and problem solving areas of need, developing training and solutions, and achieving results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Learning & Transition Specialist
Wylie ISD
06.2012 - Current
- Work with educational teams to develop detailed plans and outcome based goals, for 1000+ transition aged students with disabilities, ensuring student's voice is honored and family support is engaged.
- Collaborate with and train 200+ special education staff, as well as students and parents, in planning and preparing students for post-secondary success.
- Ensure implementation and compliance of state mandates in transition, as district Transition and Employment Designee (TED), a state required position.
- Identify and develop job opportunities in the community to meet individualized vocational needs of special education students.
- Coordinate services with local and state agencies and post-secondary education and training opportunities, while facilitating connections with students and families.
District Vocational and Transition Specialist
Garland ISD
07.2009 - 07.2012
- Organized and implemented plan for efficiently assessing and identifying vocational needs of 750+ special education students, aged 14-22.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents, assisting educators in making data-driven decisions for students.
- Served as integral part of team and assisted in planning and facilitating desired outcomes for students and families.
- Gathered and organized materials for vocational testing, secured space and coordinated with 20+ schools .
- Provided training and collaborative opportunities for all special education staff.
Education
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.1994
Skills
- Organizational Development
- Training and Coaching
- Needs Determination
- Interpersonal Communication
- Individualized Education Programs
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Written Communication
- Relationship Building
- Advocacy
Certification
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
- Generic Special Education (Grades PK-12)
- Principal as Instructional Leader (Grades PK-12)
Timeline
District Learning & Transition Specialist
Wylie ISD
06.2012 - Current
District Vocational and Transition Specialist
Garland ISD
07.2009 - 07.2012
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
University of North Texas
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
- Generic Special Education (Grades PK-12)
- Principal as Instructional Leader (Grades PK-12)
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