Courtney Weinberg
Allen,Texas
Summary
Experienced educator and leader with over 10 years of experience in traditional K-12 classrooms and Higher Education. Excellent reputation for working collaboratively with faculty, students and staff to create an inclusive educational experience for student with disabilities in K-12 and higher education. Seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Plano ISD
Richardson, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Access and Accommodation Specialist
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Caseload of 20 students for brand new School of Medicine
- Reviewed medical and educational documentation to determine reasonable accommodations.
- Met with newly approved students to establish accommodations.
- Provided advocacy, counseling and referrals to students in crisis.
- Worked closely with university faculty and staff to ensure students receive reasonable accommodations.
- Assisted students with USMLE Step Exam Accommodation requests when applicable.
- Updated and maintain students in online case management system
- Assisted with research/assessment/benchmarking of similar DS programs.
Case Manager, Student Disability Services
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Supervised graduate assistants (GA), interns, and student staff.
- Caseload of over 1500 students
- Reviewed medical and educational documentation to determine reasonable accommodations.
- Met with over 100 newly approved students to establish accommodations.
- Provided advocacy, counseling and referrals to students in crisis.
- Worked closely with university faculty and staff to ensure students receive reasonable accommodations.
- Provided necessary documentation and resources to Director for presentation during CARE Team Meetings.
- Assisted students with Student Action Requests (SAR) process when applicable.
- Increased disability awareness through presentations and outreach programs.
- Planned and facilitated annual Disability Services Open House.
- Updated and maintain students in database case management system.
Teacher
School District Of Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities at the height of COVID-19.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Wellness Coordinator
Arizona State University, ASU
Glendale, AZ
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Developed wellness programs targeted on specific groups and areas of wellness.
- Collected and tracked information about participation and outcomes of individual programs.
- Managed health fair activities to expose customers to health and wellness businesses.
- Implemented budget guidelines and policies for staff.
- Collaborated with health and wellness professionals to create and execute events, seminars and workshops on various topics.
- Coordinated marketing efforts to promote fitness and wellness programs.
- Supervise team of 5 Wellness Specialists
Education
Ed.D - Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN06.2025
Master of Arts - Secondary Education Students With Disabilities
New York University
New York, NY05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2019
Skills
- ADA Compliance
- Benchmarking
- Disability Database Case Management
- Academic Coaching
- Review Documentation
- Student Focused
- Crisis Intervention Meetings
- Presentations and Workshops
- Strategic Planning
- Executive Functioning Resources
- Faculty collaboration
- Exam Proctoring
- Classroom Management
- IEP Development
- Online Curriculum Delivery
- Program Leadership
- Wellness Coordination
Affiliations
- Association on Higher Education and Disability
- Learning Forward Texas
- Kappa Delta Pi
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Plano ISD
01.2023 - Current
Access and Accommodation Specialist
Texas Christian University
09.2022 - 01.2023
Case Manager, Student Disability Services
Nova Southeastern University
12.2021 - 09.2022
Teacher
School District Of Palm Beach County
08.2019 - 12.2021
Wellness Coordinator
Arizona State University, ASU
10.2017 - 08.2018
Ed.D - Leadership
American College of Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education Students With Disabilities
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
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