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Claudia De Silva, MFA, M.Ed.

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Director of Student Support ServicesSchool LeaderSenior Manager, Student Support

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteOn-Site
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$0/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementWork-life balance

Summary

Senior management professional, bringing strategic leadership and operational excellence to drive organizational success. Skilled in project management, team collaboration, and process optimization with keen focus on achieving results. Adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering culture of accountability, and adapting to evolving business needs. Known for strong decision-making, effective communication, and building high-performing teams.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1

Standard Administrator Credential

1
1

Standard Teacher Credential

1
1

Mentoring and Coaching Certification

Work History

Senior Manager, Student Support

Bezos Academy
Remote
07.2024 - Current
  • Provide strategic leadership for regional student support functions, overseeing multidisciplinary teams serving students, families, and school communities across multiple regions.
  • Drive the development and launch of scalable student support systems in new regions in partnership with District School Leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Research and evaluate local Child Find systems, private providers, and community resources to shape regional access strategies and strengthen external service networks.
  • Cultivate strategic partnerships with healthcare, therapeutic, educational, and community organizations to expand wraparound support for students and families.
  • Lead resolution of high-complexity student and family support matters, balancing compliance, care coordination, and organizational priorities.
  • Co-create and implement social-emotional learning and crisis prevention frameworks to improve student outcomes, strengthen school-based supports, and promote safe learning environments.
  • Build organization-wide policies, systems, and operating procedures for student support services, increasing consistency, accountability, and program effectiveness.
  • Establish evaluation tools, metrics, and reporting systems to measure team impact, identify trends, and inform continuous improvement efforts.
  • Partner with leaders to analyze student data and develop regional support plans responsive to emerging academic, behavioral, and developmental needs.
  • Oversee operational planning, training coordination, and budget management to support effective implementation of district and regional student support initiatives.

Adjunct Professor

Grand Canyon University
08.2019 - Current
  • Develop and deliver engaging curriculum for undergraduate Early Childhood and Elementary Special Education learners.
  • Design and develop curriculum standards, syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional materials aligned with course objectives and program requirements.
  • Review and revise course content to improve student-centered instruction, engagement, and learning outcomes.
  • Incorporate diverse instructional strategies, learning modalities, and supplemental resources to support varied learning needs and strengthen course delivery.
  • Mentor students in their academic, professional, and personal development while providing guidance on effective learning and study practices.
  • Lead online discussions that encourage active participation, critical thinking, and meaningful engagement with course content.
  • Offer individualized support and schedule consultation sessions to address student questions, concerns, and performance needs.
  • Measure student learning through assignments, quizzes, exams, and other assessment tools to evaluate comprehension and progress.

Inclusion Specialist

Bezos Academy
07.2022 - 07.2024
  • Developed inclusive education programs tailored to diverse learner needs.
  • Modeled, trained, and coached school staff and external providers on evidence-based practices and inclusive strategies to support diverse learner needs.
  • Designed and facilitated professional development to strengthen staff knowledge and implementation of inclusive instructional and behavioral supports.
  • Led child study and MTSS meetings to support data-informed decision-making, collaborative planning, and intervention development.
  • Monitored and maintained compliance with applicable special education legislation, regulations, and procedural guidelines.
  • Conducted student and classroom observations and collaborated with educators to develop targeted student support plans.
  • Supported teachers in establishing effective co-planning and co-teaching practices to enhance inclusive service delivery.
  • Fostered strong collaboration among families, schools, and community-based providers to coordinate services and improve student outcomes.
  • Acted as a liaison between families, school teams, and local districts during referral processes and service coordination.
  • Partnered with early intervention providers to ensure seamless transition planning and school entry support for incoming students.

Instructional Coach (Autism)

Broward County Public Schools
09.2018 - 07.2022

PS/PK Communication and Education Support Teacher

District Of Columbia Public Schools
07.2012 - 08.2018

TSA Selection Ambassador

District Of Columbia Public Schools
09.2017 - 06.2018

Local Education Agency (LEA) Representative

District Of Columbia Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2016

Supervisor, Special Education

Prince Georges County Public Schools
11.2011 - 08.2012

Special Education Teacher

Ministry Of Education
09.2009 - 10.2011

Special Education Teacher

District Of Columbia Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2009

Education

Master's Degree - Special Education

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC
2007

Master's Degree - Film

Howard University
Washington, DC
2003

Bachelor of Arts - Film, Minor English & History

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
1998

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Student Support Leadership
  • Data-Informed Decision Making
  • Policy and Program Implementation
  • Family and Community Engagement
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention

Certification

  • Standard Administrator Credential (Pre-K-12th Grade Level)
  • Standard Teacher Credential (Special Education-Pre-K-12th Grade Level)
  • Broward Coach Credential (Educator training)

Timeline

Senior Manager, Student Support

Bezos Academy
07.2024 - Current

Inclusion Specialist

Bezos Academy
07.2022 - 07.2024

Adjunct Professor

Grand Canyon University
08.2019 - Current

Instructional Coach (Autism)

Broward County Public Schools
09.2018 - 07.2022

TSA Selection Ambassador

District Of Columbia Public Schools
09.2017 - 06.2018

Local Education Agency (LEA) Representative

District Of Columbia Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2016

PS/PK Communication and Education Support Teacher

District Of Columbia Public Schools
07.2012 - 08.2018

Supervisor, Special Education

Prince Georges County Public Schools
11.2011 - 08.2012

Special Education Teacher

Ministry Of Education
09.2009 - 10.2011

Special Education Teacher

District Of Columbia Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2009

Master's Degree - Film

Howard University

Bachelor of Arts - Film, Minor English & History

University of Pittsburgh

Master's Degree - Special Education

Trinity Washington University

Conferences

Presentation - Addressing the Whole Child in the Whole Classroom

  • (1) International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability & Other Developmental Disabilities (DADD) - 2016, 2019 & 2020 (2) Educating All Students with Excellence (EASE) Conference - Fort Lauderdale, Fl - 2019 (3) Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Conference - Baltimore, MD - (4) Annual Statewide Card Conference - Orlando, Florida -2021 & (5) International World Congress on Special Needs Education (WCSNE), London, UK (Virtual) - 2021 (6) Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) - Workshop Presenter providing Continuing Education credits - Boston, MA - May 2022

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