Christina M. Liebler
M. Ed., TBVI, CATIS
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
As a Hybrid Vision Support Specialist, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, and Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist, I provide high-quality assessment of needs, a creative approach to teaching and implementing instructional strategies in the educational setting, and expertise in creating goals and objectives for students and clients with visual impairments that are achievable and provide independent access to the world around them. In addition, I use an organized and accurate method of data collection to determine student progress over time. My skills in navigating both in-person and remote instruction provide a unique and valuable skill set to provide educational support to students with visual needs, as well as supporting other professionals in the field of VI.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
ACVREP, CATIS Certification
Work History
Hybrid Vision Support Specialist & CATIS
Allied Instructional Services (AIS)
07.2019 - Current
- Complete all duties of Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired
- Support remote vision team by providing in person services to meet needs of our students as well as in person functional vision learning media assessment (FVLMA).
- Work with AIS Assistive Technology Team (multidisciplinary) to establish services for assessment, instruction, and training
- Work with visually impaired veterans to assess assistive technology needs and provide training in access technology in the home, work, and community setting.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Itinerant Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired
LeebVision LLC
07.2016 - 06.2019
- UEB Braille transcription
- Provide instruction in Braille, technology and all areas of the expanded core curriculum (ECC) across multiple school systems
- Administer Functional Vision Assessments and Learning Media Assessments
- Work as part of the IEP team to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs for students with blindness and visual impairments
- Work with a wide variety of students between the ages of 3 and 21
- Maintain communication between teachers, students, case managers, administration and state and local agencies.
- Collaborates and consults with school staff, families, and administrators in instructional, behavioral, and environmental modifications and accommodations related to the students’ visual impairments.
Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired (TVI)
Gloucester County Public Schools
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided screening, assessment, case management and consultation for students with blindness and visual impairment.
- Identified and ordered adaptive instructional materials.
- Assessed sensory learning channels and learning media needs.
- Created Individualized Education Programs for students with visual impairments.
- Provided transition IEP development.
- Acted as liaison to local, state, and federal agencies and organizations that provide assistance to the blind and visually impaired. (DBVI, Vocational Rehab, TTAC, AIM-VA, APH, LRC etc.)
- Provided training to students in the use of Assistive Technology and Low Vision Devices
- Addressed the unique needs of visually impaired students through specialized training in the expanded core curriculum (ECC)
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
Newport News Juvenile Court System
10.2008 - 03.2010
- Made recommendations to the court regarding best possible custody arrangements for children who were victims of abuse and neglect.
- Helped ensure that the physical, emotional, and educational needs of the client were being met in the school, home and community setting.
- Worked with treatment team to monitor and support the implementation of court ordered treatments for the client and their parents.
- Attended all legal proceedings in regard to the client’s case.
QMHP, QDDP, Case Manager
LIFE inc.
05.2001 - 12.2004
- Brought Community Based Service Mentors to the Hatteras Island region of North Carolina.
- Provided case management for approximately 12 to 25 clients receiving CBS services in the Albemarle Mental Health District
- Responsible for all aspects of hiring, staff development, training, documentation review and oversight for LIFE, Inc’s Dare County CBS staff
- Certified CPR and First Aid instructor responsible for maintaining current certification of all employees
- Worked with local mental health agencies to recruit new clients and establish treatment goals for current clients
- Maintained extensive documentation to support Medicaid Funding and client progress with Individual Goal plans
Campaign Field Director
Congressman Tom Sawyer Campaign Committee
07.1996 - 12.1997
- Made phone calls, door-to-door visits and yard sign placements.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of field activities and timely completion of projects.
- Championed innovation within the team, encouraging the exploration of new ideas and approaches to problem solving.
- Recruited, trained and managed campaign volunteers and staff members.
- Planned and executed effective campaigns.
Administrative Staff Assistant
Congressman Tom Sawyer’s District Office
01.1997 - 07.1997
Education
Masters of Vision Studies - Assistive Technology
08.2021
CATIS Certification
Certification/Endorsement as Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired - undefined
05.2018
B.A. - Sociology, Minor in Political Science
01.1997
Skills
Facilitating remote instructional strategies to help students attain IEP goals
Expert in assessment for a wide range of functional vision skills, learning media, and assistive technology needs for individuals with blindness and visual impairments
Skilled implementation of creative strategies for accommodation and modification of student curriculum and instructional activities
Facilitating consistent communication strategies with IEP team, parents, support agencies, and students
Following guidelines and procedures for placing orders for learning materials through the Library Resource Center at the Department of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Working with instructional teams to collaborate and integrate vision skills into daily living and instructional settings
Collecting and organizing data to monitor progress toward goals and objectives
Accomplishments
- 2020 George E. Zermas Memorial Scholarship
- 2018 Barbara McCarthy scholarship recipient
- 2015 Received a Gloucester County Educational Foundation mini-grant to purchase technology equipment for visually impaired students
- 2016 P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE) grant recipient
- 2017 Delta Gamma Foundation Graduate Student Fellowship recipient
- 2016 NFB Teacher EQ summer seminar grant recipient
Certification
- Special Education, Teacher of the Visually Impaired License for Virginia, North Carolina, Louisiana, and Georgia
- Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist, Certification
Timeline
Hybrid Vision Support Specialist & CATIS - Allied Instructional Services (AIS)
07.2019 - Current
Itinerant Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired - LeebVision LLC
07.2016 - 06.2019
Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired (TVI) - Gloucester County Public Schools
09.2015 - 06.2016
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) - Newport News Juvenile Court System
10.2008 - 03.2010
QMHP, QDDP, Case Manager - LIFE inc.
05.2001 - 12.2004
Administrative Staff Assistant - Congressman Tom Sawyer’s District Office
01.1997 - 07.1997
Campaign Field Director - Congressman Tom Sawyer Campaign Committee
07.1996 - 12.1997
Old Dominion University-Virginia Vision Consortium - Certification/Endorsement as Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired,
Kent State University - B.A., Sociology, Minor in Political Science
University of Massachusetts Boston - Masters of Vision Studies, Assistive Technology
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