Christy Timms
1134 Downing Drive, Waukesha,WI
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Professional Development Coordinator with a proven track record enhancing teacher capabilities and student outcomes through innovative professional development programs. Excelled in digital content organization and fostering collaborative teams. Achieved significant improvements in educational programs and policy implementation, demonstrating exceptional project management and effective communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
St. Francis School District
St. Francis, WI
11.2024 - Current
- Conducted evaluations of student performance to determine eligibility for special education services.
- Evaluated student academic, behavioral and emotional needs utilizing formal testing instruments and formal observations.
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators, and caregivers.
Course Developer
Goomi Academy
Waukesha (remote), WI
11.2024 - Current
- Utilized Instructional design principles to develop interactive secondary online courses focused on career development.
- Consulted with industry national resources to ensure course module content aligned with educational standards and career readiness objectives.
- Create engaging e-learning content, incorporating multimedia and interactive elements to enhance learning experiences.
Special Education Professional Development Coordinator
Racine Unified School District
Racine, WI
08.2015 - 10.2024
- Utilized in-person training, webinars, and online courses to facilitate learning for a diverse group of 1500 educational staff..
- Facilitated onboarding processes and new teacher induction for new hires.
- Conducted performance assessments and mentored staff through constructive feedback and coaching.
- Designed special education professional development sessions, materials, and online courses.
- Researched current trends in adult education strategies and techniques.
- Conducted needs assessments using variety of methods to identify needs.
- Performed data review, monitored compliance, and ensured implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Designed training schedules for new maintained training documents to support training activities.
- Managed budget allocations for all professional development activities.
- Directed special education services for K-12 levels and transition program.
- Served as IEP coach and LEA representative at IEP meetings.
Special Education Teacher and Case Manager
Fox River Middle School
Waterford, WI
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
Portfolio Scorer (edTPA)
Pearson Education, Inc.
Remote
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Achieved compliance with Pearson's rate and quality management standards.
- Scored responses based on established criteria accurately.
- Handled various projects concurrently, ensuring timely and accurate assessments.
Special Education Teacher and Case Manager
School District of Greenfield
Greenfield, WI
08.2001 - 06.2014
- Coordinated development and implementation of students Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Enhanced students' academic, behavioral, and social skills through class activities.
- Monitored student progress on IEP goals and objectives through data collection and analysis.
- Coordinated transition planning for students transitioning from one level of schooling to another or exiting the school system entirely.
- Assisted in the identification of students with disabilities by administering formal assessments and reporting on findings.
Education
National Board Certification - Early Childhood-Young Adulthood/Exceptional Needs
National Board For Professional Teaching Standards
United StatesMaster of Science - Special Education And Race Relations
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WIBachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WIDirector of Special Education And Pupil Services -
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WISkills
- Digital Content Organization and Maintenance
- Project Management
- Technology Integration
- Online Learning Development
- Simplifying Complex Concepts
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Effective Communication and Written Language
- Evidence-Based Decision-Making
- Educational Program Oversight
- Effective Policy Implementation
- Detail-Oriented and Efficient
- Formal Assessments (WJ-IV, WIAT-III, KTEA-3, GORT-5)
Certification and Credentials
- WI Educator License - Specific Learning Disabilities, 6-12
- WI Administrative License - Director of Special Education and Pupil Services
- National Board Certified Teacher: Early Childhood through Young Adulthood/
Exceptional Needs Specialist - Integrated Comprehensive Systems for Equity, 01/2024
- Science of Reading Institute, 01/2022
- Conflict Prevention and IEP Meeting Facilitation, 01/2021
- Institute on Exploring Dyslexia and the K-5 Reading Workshop at Columbia University, 01/2019
- Certified COMP Trainer, Vanderbilt University, 01/2018
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt Training, 01/2018
- Arbinger Institute, 01/2018
- Certified Teacher Coach, SWNTP, 01/2014
- ALICE Training Institute
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Technology Integration
- Google Certified Educator
- Microsoft Office and Adobe
- Infinite Campus and Oasys
- Online Interactive Learning Tools
- Professional Development Tools (Articulate, Elucidat, Frontline, WeVideo, Canva)
- Lexia, REWARDS, Reading Plus, and Read Naturally
- MAP, AIMSweb, DLM
- Ed: Your Friend in Learning (HMH)
- Zones of Regulation, Character Strong, PurposeFull People, Second Step
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
St. Francis School District
11.2024 - Current
Course Developer
Goomi Academy
11.2024 - Current
Special Education Professional Development Coordinator
Racine Unified School District
08.2015 - 10.2024
Special Education Teacher and Case Manager
Fox River Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2015
Portfolio Scorer (edTPA)
Pearson Education, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2015
Special Education Teacher and Case Manager
School District of Greenfield
08.2001 - 06.2014
National Board Certification - Early Childhood-Young Adulthood/Exceptional Needs
National Board For Professional Teaching Standards
Master of Science - Special Education And Race Relations
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Director of Special Education And Pupil Services -
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
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