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Barbara Marchetti

White Bear Lake,MN

Summary

Sharp and focused administrator offering 20 years of expertise in education leadership. Dedicated to success of students, faculty and families with focus on addressing individuals while maintaining overall compliance with procedures and academic performance. Flexible and professional by using compassion with gentle discipline.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interim Principal/Director of Special Education

Legacy of Dr. Josie R. Johnson School
Minneapolis, MN
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed school administration operations
  • Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.
  • Supervised and evaluated teacher & special education personnel.
  • Assisted in budgeting processes by providing input on resource allocations.
  • Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
  • Analyzed data related to student achievement levels to identify areas of improvement.
  • Addressed complaints from parents and students regarding any aspect of the school's operations.
  • Implemented Multi-Tiered System of Support to improve academic performance levels.
  • Resolved conflicts between faculty members or students effectively.
  • Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
  • Facilitated collaboration between general education teachers and specialists to provide necessary accommodations for students receiving Special Education services.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary evaluations of students referred for evaluation of possible eligibility under IDEA or Section 504 regulations.
  • Provided ongoing support to teachers, staff and parents concerning special education services.

School Improvement Specialist

Statewide System of Support-Center of Excellence
Rochester/Sartell, MN
08.2012 - 01.2023
  • Participate in learning communities and professional organizations to network with other professionals and continue to expand knowledge and skills necessary to support system-wide change
  • Model and support best practices in instruction, assessment, supplemental programs, and out of school support for students with disabilities
  • Identify and change instructional practices and characteristics of school culture that do not fully support engagement of students with disabilities as learners who are able to achieve at high academic levels
  • Consult with local school administrators, special education staff, and other representatives to identify technical assistance needs relating program administration to develop and implement evidence-based practices with demonstrated effectiveness
  • Identify school practices that have a disparate impact on the instructional time delivered to students with disabilities not meeting expectations on one of the state assessments, and work to eliminate barriers that deny them access to rigorous instruction
  • Identify critical program issues in special education needing research, analysis, evaluation and/or policy development
  • Provide models that ensure access to academic standards for students with disabilities
  • Provide expertise in school improvement research related to students with disabilities, including promising innovations and evidence-based practices in curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional development, leadership, learning environment, and school-college partnerships
  • Collect and synthesize data to assess needs of individual and regional schools relative to standards-based reforms, curriculum and instruction, classroom assessment, progress monitoring, professional development, teacher quality, school leadership and other education program and school improvement issues.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of varied learning modalities.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and other staff members on instructional strategies for increasing student success rates.
  • Assisted in developing and executing long-term plans for educational reform initiatives.
  • Provided technical assistance when needed by schools within the district in order to facilitate successful implementation of reforms.

6th - 8th Grade Resource Teacher/Special Education Middle School Curriculum Council Chair/Team Leader Special Education/Mentor/District Trainer

John Glenn Middle School (ISD 622)
Maplewood, MN
08.2009 - 08.2012
  • Leadership Administrator Summer School
  • Extended School Year (ESY) District Coordinator
  • Equity Committee team member
  • Leader Assessment for Learning (AFL)
  • Department Chair Special Education (three center based programs/resource teachers)
  • District trainer/coach for special education Sonday Phonics Instruction
  • Create special education master schedule
  • Wrote and received grants for special education department, Equity Committee
  • Curriculum Council Chair (CCC) for special education for three middle schools
  • Subject Area Chair (SAC) special education department
  • Collaborated with middle school special education teachers regarding development and analysis of common assessments
  • Content & Instruction Curriculum writing aligning 2011 ILA standards to middle school curriculum
  • Aligned special education reading and math instruction with district essential outcomes and state standards
  • Wrote district special education goal bank for K-12 reading & math
  • Collaborated with district and special education teachers regarding development and analysis of reading and mathematics assessments
  • Collaborated with district special education coordinator to create district-wide co-teaching
  • Facilitator of Assessment for Learning (AFL)
  • Conducted school-wide staff development regarding differentiated instruction and role of special educator
  • Conducted middle school special education data analysis meetings
  • Conducted district-wide staff development break-out session regarding equity & inclusion in the classroom
  • Plan and provide differentiated, explicit instruction for 6th - 8th grade math and reading students
  • Participate in teacher observations, including pre and post observation conferences
  • Conduct Q-comp peer observations
  • Mentor for special education teacher
  • Support trainer of Sonday Systems (decoding instruction) for K-12 special education teachers
  • Collaborated with guidance department regarding student placement
  • Analyzed school-wide data to assess success of special education instruction
  • Involvement of Community district for students & parents living in low income housing

Adjunct Professor

University of St. Thomas
Minneapolis, MN
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Content & Instruction Develop and/or revise course outlines to focus on measurable student learning outcomes
  • Counsel and advise students
  • Teach masters level Basic Skills Instruction special education course with a focus on reading and mathematics methods for students with mild/moderate disabilities
  • Instruct and certify learners with Orton Gillingham Reading Intervention
  • Instruct differentiated strategies for mathematics and reading comprehension
  • Instruct learners on goal & objective writing.
  • Tutored and coached students to help achieve personal and academic goals.
  • Implemented different teaching styles to meet needs of diverse student population.
  • Lectured and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.
  • Evaluated student performance using appropriate assessment techniques and provided timely feedback.

Special Education Teacher

Oneka Elementary (ISD 624)
Hugo, MN
08.2007 - 08.2009
  • Knowledgeable with MN Special Education Rules & Regulations
  • Supervise Paraprofessional staff
  • Increased students’ reading/math levels through after school reading programs, tutoring, and summer programming
  • Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
  • Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
  • Employed cutting-edge teaching technologies to meet learning objectives and enhance student experience.
  • Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
  • Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.

Special Education Transition Teacher

Next Step Transition (ISD 622)
Maplewood, MN
08.2006 - 08.2007
  • Assisted in development of Transition Program for ages 16 - 21
  • Completed Manifestation Determination forms/facilitated student re-entry to school
  • Facilitate faculty meetings in absence of program supervisor
  • Collaborated with county truancy officer
  • Assisted in development of syllabus for transition classes
  • Managed/directed fundraising committee
  • Content & Instruction Managed/taught multi-categorical groups
  • Participate in teacher observations, including pre and post observation conferences
  • Teach Transition / Life Skills for ages 16 years to 21 years; Classes include Post Secondary, Public Transportation, Home Living, Financials, Recreation & Leisure, & Community Participation & Jobs & Job Training
  • Case manage & teach DCD, EBD, SLD, OHD, DHH, and ASD population
  • Collaborate with IEP team and develop IEP goals and objectives
  • Observe and write Functional Behavior Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Oversaw Due Process Files for special education staff
  • Supervise Paraprofessional staff
  • Implemented and led school newsletter written by student body
  • Collaborated with group homes, state agencies, and probation officers for student IEP
  • Wrote & implemented Positive Behavioral Intervention Plans, thorough knowledge of Functional Behavioral Assessments, and writing Behavior Intervention Plans.

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Next Step Transition (ISD 622)
Maplewood, MN
03.2005 - 06.2007
  • Assist in the development and implementation of individualized behavior plans that meet the behavior needs of students
  • Collaborated closely with program supervisor
  • Collaborate frequently with parents and school staff regarding the academic, behavior and social/emotional strengths and weaknesses of the student
  • Track daily student truancy & tardy from school
  • Manage discipline for truant & tardy students
  • Develop fundraising/work based learning opportunities for students
  • Piloted & co-coached senior high school boys basketball team – increased attendance, improved behavior & classroom participation.
  • Assisted students in effectively navigating social and academic environments by building repertoire of skills.
  • Conducted peer mediation sessions and conflict resolution groups.
  • Completed professional development courses, attended industry conferences and read current publications to maintain knowledge of updates to field.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
  • Delivered crisis management training for school personnel regarding appropriate responses to escalating behaviors.
  • Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
  • Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Education

Educational Leadership/Special Education Director - Education Specialist

University of St. Thomas
Minneapolis, MN
07-2012

Master of Special Education - Special Education K-12

University of St. Thomas
07-2010

Licensure Specific Learning Disabilities -

University of St. Thomas

B.S. Elementary Education; Middle level specialty Social Studies -

College of St. Catherine

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • School Administration
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Special Education
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • School Culture
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Industry Best Practices
  • Team Member Development
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Staff and Educator Guidance
  • Program Implementation
  • Program Evaluation
  • Process Improvements
  • Interpersonal Strengths

Certification

  • Minnesota Special Education, File# 420187, serial # 581239-002
  • Specific Learning Disabilities
  • Minnesota Elementary Education K-6
  • Social Studies 5-8
  • Orton-Gillingham Reading Intervention Certification
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification
  • Kansas Writing/Vocabulary/Paraphrasing/Inference Strategies Certification

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Interim Principal/Director of Special Education

Legacy of Dr. Josie R. Johnson School
01.2023 - Current

School Improvement Specialist

Statewide System of Support-Center of Excellence
08.2012 - 01.2023

6th - 8th Grade Resource Teacher/Special Education Middle School Curriculum Council Chair/Team Leader Special Education/Mentor/District Trainer

John Glenn Middle School (ISD 622)
08.2009 - 08.2012

Adjunct Professor

University of St. Thomas
01.2009 - 01.2012

Special Education Teacher

Oneka Elementary (ISD 624)
08.2007 - 08.2009

Special Education Transition Teacher

Next Step Transition (ISD 622)
08.2006 - 08.2007

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Next Step Transition (ISD 622)
03.2005 - 06.2007

Educational Leadership/Special Education Director - Education Specialist

University of St. Thomas

Master of Special Education - Special Education K-12

University of St. Thomas

Licensure Specific Learning Disabilities -

University of St. Thomas

B.S. Elementary Education; Middle level specialty Social Studies -

College of St. Catherine

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