Christine Lato
6500 Colleen Ave. St Louis,MO
Summary
To oversee the development, organization, implementation, coordination, professional development, manage, and evaluate the daily successful operation of a program.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Lead Teacher and Mentor
St. Louis Public Schools
02.2016 - 03.2023
- St. Louis Public Schools
- Academy of Entrepreneurship Studies Middle), Gr.6-8 Special Education
- Gateway STEM Autism Program, Transition and Job Training
- Resource, LEA for IEP meetings
- Approve all IEPs
- Used a variety of learning strategies to meet the varying ability levels
- Import Documents – In and Out of State IEP Transfers
- Set up and work with Homebound Students
- Write and implement FBA / BIPs – functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans
- Set up student and sped staff schedules
- Data collection
- Design and lead PLC and Professional Development meetings for Sped and Gen
- Oversee entire Sped Case Files
- Trauma Informed Trainer and Implementer
- Special education case manager for students
- Write and implement IEPs, BIPs, FBAs, etc
- Managed all sped legal documents
- Established rapport with students, parents, and general education staff
- Rewarding students for trying to learn, even if they are unsuccessful at the end of their efforts
- Identify students who need to learn to self-monitor
- Giving immediate feedback to students so as to get them involved in what is going on in the classroom
- Train classroom support staff
- Reinforcing acceptable student behavior, attitudes and social skills
- Mentor to new teachers
- Collaborated with Webster University , St. Charles Community College, and UMSL graduate students for student teaching and observations
- Wrote and was awarded several grants for the program
Educational Adjunct Professor
St. Charles Community College
12.2015 - 09.2022
- Adjunct special education professor
- Taught 3 courses; Autism Spectrum Disorders, Education of the Exceptional Learner and Communication Skills/Sensory Processing Disorders
- Created lesson plans
- Held virtual and in-person classes
- Provided off campus scheduled observations
- Provided assistance to those who needed extra help outside the classroom
- Scheduled guest speakers
- Provided resource materials for students
- A strong commitment to excellence in teaching and student learning, assessment and use of technology in the delivery of instruction
- Responsible for assessing student performance in coordination with other members of the Education Department to evaluate effectiveness of teaching and student learning and demonstrate successful outcomes with diverse student populations
- Teaching load is 3-6credits per semester
- Participate in staff development and meetings
- Help write outcomes for the Department
- Impart expertise, enthusiasm, and creativity in the instruction of psychology to a diverse student population with various learning styles and abilities
- Effectively prepare and present course content, drawing upon disciplinary knowledge, skills, theories, issues, research, and applications to design engaging and effective learning experiences
- Analyze course assessments, evaluations and data and engage in continuous improvement
- Demonstrate multicultural competence, including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations, and create an educational environment that affirms commitment to equity and diversity
- Provide quality instruction in various settings (classroom, online) adapting to a variety of teaching/learning situations while maintaining an effective learning environment
- Competently incorporate instructional technologies in course delivery
- Seek and promote opportunities for student learning and critical thinking.
Autism Lead Teacher and Transition Job Coach
Gateway STEM High School
08.2011 - 12.2016
- Gateway STEM High School, Autism Department Head, Transition Job Coach Teacher
- Prepared Professional Development for Staff, Set up and ran PLC (Professional Learning Communities) for
- Staff, LEA for IEPs and Evaluations, Budgeting, Transportation, Substitute Teachers, Worked with
- Provided co-operative teaching with teachers, Mentor to new teachers, Collaborated with Webster University and UMSL graduate students for student teaching and observations
- Volunteered with students at off-site Community Based Vocational Training opportunities
Education
Severe Developmental Disabilities Certification -
Webster University
07.2014
Master’s - Early Childhood
Ashford University
02.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Fontbonne College
05.1991
Skills
- Ability to maintain academic boundaries
- Organiational skills
- Experience teaching youth and adult students with disabilities
- Experience in adult learning and in using assessment data to drive coaching strategies and curriculum fidelity aligned with program performance goals
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience utilizing mentoring and coaching principles and reflective practices
- Ability to communicate with and maintain a welcoming and constructive relationship with children and adults
- Use positive interpersonal communication skills
- Computer skills, operating and navigating the internet and e‐mail, and other database software
- Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, as necessary
- Assist with designing intervention and monitoring response to intervention for students who are struggling
- Assists schools in developing strategic plans for intervention and growth for all students
- Serve as a liaison to administrators, teachers, counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, and other stakeholders to develop appropriate positive behavior intervention and supports
- Maintains records as required by the school, District and/or state and makes appropriate reports as directed
- Identify best practices regarding teaching, instruction and assessment
- Facilitate school-based professional learning community (PLC) team meetings
- Works Collaboratively with Administrators, Instructional Coaches and other support staff
- Monitors process to ensure compliance and adherence to district procedures, state guidelines, and federal regulations
- Encourages and models skillful use of data to inform decision-making
- Maintains cooperative working relationships with parents, staff, and other district personnel
- Maintains effective and timely written and oral communication with parents, staff and other school personnel
- Develops and maintains a positive rapport with families and staff
- Assists students and families with correct school based and community resources
- Academic mentor for teachers and universities for over 18 years
- High levels of energy and enthusiasm
- Experience of teaching student’s from all social backgrounds and different cultural groups
- Data Collection
- Personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community
- Deep understanding of how systems operate and how to lead change efforts internally
- Effectively collaborative, working across teams at various levels of the organization to ensure effective implementation of strategic priorities
- Deep understanding of equity, especially in an educational context, at an individual contributor, team, department, school, and district level
- Deeply committed to growing and accepting feedback with a demonstrated track record of receiving feedback well and implementing feedback effectively
- Effective leader of others with a strong ability to influence others across departments and teams
- Apply principles of logical thinking to define problem, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to effectively work and interact with others
Timeline
Teacher, Lead Teacher and Mentor
St. Louis Public Schools
02.2016 - 03.2023
Educational Adjunct Professor
St. Charles Community College
12.2015 - 09.2022
Autism Lead Teacher and Transition Job Coach
Gateway STEM High School
08.2011 - 12.2016
Severe Developmental Disabilities Certification -
Webster University
Master’s - Early Childhood
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Fontbonne College
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