K-12 English as a Second Language
Katie Neuman
Sun Prairie,WI
Summary
To obtain a job in educational leadership.
Accomplished educational leader, offering 18 years of experience spanning from early childhood to post secondary.
Experienced business and educational leader with demonstrated strategic planning, problem-solving and team-building abilities. Successful at bringing in and training staff. Motivational, diplomatic and respectful of people from different backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
6
6
Special Education Department Chair
6
6
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Trainer
6
6
Trainer of the Nurtured Heart Method
2
2
Certified Early Childhood Director 50+
16
16
K-12 Mild/Moderate Special Education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Franchise Owner
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
Sun Prairie, WI
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
- Created inclusive environment to meet needs of students.
- Collaborated with staff and stakeholders to execute strategies, bolstering student success rates.
- Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
- Advised parents on how best to support their children's education at home.
- Organized staff meetings and professional development sessions for faculty members.
- Reviewed teacher's lesson plans for accuracy according to district guidelines.
- Implemented strategies for improving student engagement in learning activities.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans for students.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Oversaw the recruitment, selection, placement, evaluation, and dismissal of personnel.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Assigned staff to specific roles and responsibilities.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Coordinated meetings with faculty, staff, parents, and students.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
- Mentored and trained new hires on sales techniques and customer service procedures.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting relationships.
- Built partnerships with organizations in the community to promote the brand's visibility.
- Collaborated closely with corporate headquarters on initiatives related to branding or product development.
Multi-tiered Systems of Support Specialist
Verona Area School District
Verona, WI
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Worked collaboratively with the district administrators, principals, counselors, nurses, teachers, parents, community agencies, and support staff.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents and guardians, and other professionals to ensure effective implementation of behavior plans across multiple settings.
- Planned, directed and monitored instructional methods and content of educational and vocational programs.
- Established relationships with community organizations that provide resources for individuals struggling with mental health issues or substance abuse problems.
- Trained staff members on proper implementation of evidence-based strategies for addressing challenging behaviors.
- Coordinated monthly meetings with stakeholders to discuss individual student progress toward their behavior goals.
- Participated in IEP meetings as a representative of the Behavioral Support Team.
- Created programmatic changes that positively impacted student outcomes at the classroom level.
- Assisted in the development of a multi-tiered system of support for students exhibiting problem behaviors in schools.
- Advised administrators on best practices for responding appropriately to challenging student behaviors in school settings.
- Prepared and maintained personnel reports and records for officials and agencies.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify the root cause of maladaptive behaviors.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies for addressing challenging behaviors in school settings.
- Implemented policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals.
- Facilitated group activities designed to promote positive behaviors in children and adolescents.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Utilized various data collection tools such as frequency counts and ABC charts to measure progress towards target behaviors.
- Provided crisis management support for students exhibiting challenging behaviors in school settings.
- Developed and implemented departmental support systems to meet strategic objectives.
- Engaged families through culturally sensitive outreach efforts designed to build trust and foster collaboration between schools and homes.
- Monitored student behavior using data collection systems and provided feedback to teachers on effectiveness of interventions implemented.
- Assisted in the training of school personnel in effective classroom management techniques and behavior modification strategies.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss student progress, develop recommendations, and collaborate on educational decisions.
- Led continuous improvement group meetings attended by all faculty both at the site and district level to drive development of effective behavioral skills and systems.
- Maintained open communication with all stakeholders involved in a student's care plan in order to promote consistency across all settings.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
Special Educational Strategist & Case-Manager
Verona Area High School
Verona, Wisconsin
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Developed and implemented Individualized Education Program
- Led IEP Conferences with parents and professionals
- Set clear specific student centered objectives at appropriate level of difficulty
- Prepared plans that incorporate district curriculum objectives and approved texts
- Selected visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities, Assessed learning needs and abilities of each student,
- Communicated student's progress effectively to student and parent/guardian
Special Education Teacher
Shuler Elementary
Waukee, Iowa
08.2012 - 05.2016
- Worked collaboratively with the district administrators, principals, counselors, nurses, teachers, AEA, parents, and support staff, Served as a resource to parents and staff in identifying appropriate instructional accommodations and modifications aligned with district/Iowa standards and student learning expectations, Gathered and examined/monitored data results such as MAP, Dibels, Aimsweb, Fast, and Assessments to set IEP Goals, drive instruction, and identify learning concerns/patterns for individual students, Collaborate with teachers/associates to provide differentiated curricular options, instructional approaches, and behavioral interventions, Served as a Peer Coach to observe lessons and provide feedback, Developed and implemented Individualized Education Program, Led IEP Conferences with parents and professionals, Set clear specific student centered objectives at appropriate level of difficulty, Prepared plans that incorporate district curriculum objectives and approved texts, Selected visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities, Assessed learning needs and abilities of each student, Communicated student's progress effectively to student and parent/guardian.
Special Education Teacher
Hamilton Middle School
Wichita, Kansas
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Supervised the Hamilton Special Education Department, Supervised Hamilton Para-Professional team, Facilitated Special Education Department meetings, Instructed students with mild to severe disabilities in a cross-categorical and self contained setting in an impoverished urban and multicultural environment, Co-Instructed Math, Science, and Social Studies, Developed and implemented Individualized Education Program, Led IEP Conferences with parents and professionals, Monitored student progress and maintained student records, Set clear specific student centered objectives at appropriate level of difficulty, Prepared plans that incorporate district curriculum objectives and approved texts, Demonstrated systematic long-term planning, Used instructional techniques appropriate to students and content of lessons, Selected visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities, Assessed learning needs and abilities of each student, Communicated student's progress effectively to student and parent/guardian, Communicated expectations for student learning and provide opportunities for student's successes.
Education
Master's Degree in Special Education K-12 Mild to Moderate -
Truman State University
English as a Second Language Graduate Endorsement Program (15 credit hours) -
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Arts Degree in History -
Truman State University
Skills
- Business Administration
- Customer Service
- Talent Allocation
- Project Management
- Business Planning
- Financial Management
- Resources Allocation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Management
- Employee Development
- Employee Training
- Quality Assurance
- Bookkeeping
- Negotiation
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Task Delegation
- Start-Up Operations
- Sustainable Business Models
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Attention to Detail
- New Business Development
- Operations Management
- Incident Response
- Process Improvement
- Performance Improvement
- Relationship Building
- Purchasing and Planning
- Staff Hiring
- Public Speaking
- Staffing Oversight
- Driven and Determined
- Customer Relations
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Professional Networking
- Trends Analysis
- Change Management
- Policies and Procedures Development
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Issue Resolution
Related Experience
- Special Educational Strategist & Case-Manager, August 2016 - August 2018, Verona Area High School, Verona, Wisconsin
- K-1 & 3-5 Special Education Teacher, August 2012 - May 2016, Shuler Elementary, Waukee, Iowa.
- 6th- 8th Grade Special Education Teacher, August 2008 - May 2012, Hamilton Middle School, Wichita, Kansas, Supervised the Hamilton Special Education Department, Supervised Hamilton Para-Professional team, Facilitated Special Education Department meetings, Instructed students with mild to severe disabilities in a cross-categorical and self contained setting in an impoverished urban and multicultural environment.
Leadership Experience
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Trainer (2017 - Present)
- Nurtured Heart Certified Trainer (July 2017 - Present)
- Building Leadership Team: 4 years at Shuler, 3 years at Hamilton Middle School
- Professional Learning Communities: 9 years
- School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC): 4 years at Shuler, 4 years at Hamilton Middle School
- Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) Member: (2012-2016)
- Mentor Teacher (2015-2016)
- Family Engagement Coordinator (2009 - 2012)
- Behavioral Educational Support Team/School Improvement Team Verona Area High School (2016-2017)
Certification
- District Level Trainer- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- District Level Nurtured Heart Certified Trainer
- Early Childhood Educational Leadership - Registry Level 16
- Owner and Educational Director - the Goddard School (Spring 2020 - Fall 2023)
- Certified K-12 Mild-Moderate Cross-Categorical license
- Certified K-12 English As A Second Language
Affiliations
- AVID Site-Coordinator - Badger Ridge Middle School (2018-2020)
- Social Emotional Wellness District team member and site-coordinator (2016-2020)
- VASD Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) Member: (2012-2020)
- Mentor Teacher (2015-2020)
- Special Education Department Head: Verona Area High School (2016-2018)
- Building Leadership Team: Badger Ridge Middle School (2018-2020)
- Building Leadership Team: 4 years at Shuler, 3 years at Hamilton Middle School
- Professional Learning Communities: 18 years
- School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC): 4 years at Shuler, 4 years at Hamilton Middle School
- Family Engagement Coordinator (2009 - 2012)
Accomplishments
- Runner up - Best New Small Business in Sun Prairie (Winter 2022) awarded by the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerc
Truman State University
- Phi Beta Kappa (National Honor Society)
- Magna Cum Laude
- Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society
- Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society
- Order of Omega (Greek Honor Society)
- Cardinal Key (Service/Honor Society
- Who's Who Among College Students
- All American Collegiate Scholar
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Franchise Owner
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
07.2020 - 08.2023
Multi-tiered Systems of Support Specialist
Verona Area School District
08.2018 - 06.2020
Special Educational Strategist & Case-Manager
Verona Area High School
08.2016 - 08.2018
Special Education Teacher
Shuler Elementary
08.2012 - 05.2016
Special Education Teacher
Hamilton Middle School
08.2008 - 05.2012
Master's Degree in Special Education K-12 Mild to Moderate -
Truman State University
English as a Second Language Graduate Endorsement Program (15 credit hours) -
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Arts Degree in History -
Truman State University
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