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Camille Svihlik

Carmel

Summary


Experienced with individualized education planning and parent/student advocacy. Utilizes communication and collaboration with school district administrators to support students and parents navigate the Special Education and Section 504 processes/procedures set forth by IDEA and ADA. Knowledge of special education regulations and best practices.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Liaison

IN*SOURCE
10.2015 - Current

Responsibilities include supporting regional families in special education processes through consumer engagement, instructional leadership, community engagement, administrative duties, and reporting and recording.

Compliance Coordinator

Indianapolis Public Schools
08.2010 - 09.2015
  • Provided training to employees on essential compliance topics, increasing overall awareness and understanding. (Article VII and District Special Education Policies, Staffing and Programs)
  • Assisted with interviews for new teachers and supported TOR's in the classroom settings
  • Handled Disciplinary Procedures for Special Education students when needed (ie. Manifestation Determination conferences; AES for students recommended for expulsion.)
  • Supervised Case Conference documents for validity
  • Recorded data from conferences
  • Evaluations/Assessments for students

Special Education Teacher

Indianapolis Public Schools
08.1975 - 05.2010
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
  • Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.

Adjunct Professor

Butler University
08.2000 - 05.2003
  • Taught Special Education courses, providing instruction to undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
  • Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education/Learning Disabilities

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN
05-1983

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05-1975

Skills

  • Parent communication
  • Collaborative Problem-solving
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Conflict resolution
  • Special education law
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • IEP development
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Special Education Liaison

IN*SOURCE
10.2015 - Current

Compliance Coordinator

Indianapolis Public Schools
08.2010 - 09.2015

Adjunct Professor

Butler University
08.2000 - 05.2003

Special Education Teacher

Indianapolis Public Schools
08.1975 - 05.2010

Master of Science - Special Education/Learning Disabilities

Butler University

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Ball State University
Camille Svihlik