Carmen Meyer
Lakeville,MN
Summary
Experienced special education professional with a successful track record managing educational programs and promoting inclusive learning environments. Recognized for collaborative approach and ability to achieve results through teamwork and adaptability. Expertise in curriculum development, student assessment, and staff coordination to effectively address ever-changing educational needs.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Supervisor
Bloomington Public Schools
07.2017 - Current
- Coordinate ECSE through high school special education programs that serve over 800 students and 200 staff.
- Evaluated special education staff through classroom observation, feedback and recommendations.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Increased teacher effectiveness by providing training and guidance on special education best practices and strategies.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of students and staff.
- Managed caseloads of students with disabilities, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while maintaining quality instruction.
Special Education Coordinator
Bloomington Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Designed staffing formula for ECSE programs
- Provided onsite supervision for transition program
- Collaborated with district supervisors on implementation of curriculum and measurement of effective programming
Special Education District Mentor
Bloomington Public Schools
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Provide instruction on district procedures, policies, curricula, standards, schedules, due process paperwork and technology
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
- Offered constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance their potential.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
Special Education Teacher
Bloomington Public Schools
08.1991 - 08.2012
- Lead teacher at the middle schools for twelve years as well as provided Fed I/II EBD, ASD and SLD services
- Lead teacher at the high school coordinating all due process procedures and staff schedules
- Lead teacher at two elementary schools and provided Fed I/II EBD services in three buildings
- Fed III EBD teacher in elementary programming
- Fed IV EBD teacher in summer school program
Education
Educational Specialist Degree -
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN01.2014
Masters of Arts - Special Education
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN01.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN01.1991
Skills
- Cultural Proficiency Training
- Universal Design Learning
- Inclusive Practices
- Content Mentoring
- Cognitive Coaching
- Data Driven Decision Applicable to Instructional Methods
- Crisis Prevention
- Systemic Alignment
Professional Development
- Universal Designed Instruction
- Embedding Social, Emotional Learning into content areas
- De Escalation Strategies
- Due Process in evaluations and IEP’s
- Systemic Alignment that provide collaborative processes
Timeline
Special Education Supervisor
Bloomington Public Schools
07.2017 - Current
Special Education Coordinator
Bloomington Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2015
Special Education District Mentor
Bloomington Public Schools
08.2012 - 08.2014
Special Education Teacher
Bloomington Public Schools
08.1991 - 08.2012
Masters of Arts - Special Education
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of St. Thomas
Educational Specialist Degree -
University of St. Thomas
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