Dynamic Instruction Enrichment and Intervention Specialist with a proven track record at Phoenix Elementary School District #1. Expert in data management and tracking, driving instructional leadership to enhance student outcomes. Skilled in fostering collaboration and communication, while implementing efficient processes that significantly improved compliance and student engagement.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Instruction Enrichment and Intervention Specialist
Phoenix Elementary School District #1
07.2022 - Current
Students and Staff:
School Test Coordinator: Scheduled, trained, and implemented all testing for district and state assessments. Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content
EL Coordinator: AZELLA placement and reassessment scheduling and test administration, kept track of all compliance paperwork and forms needed.
504 Coordinator: Led, implemented, and updated 504 documents.
Co-facilitated operational and instructional leadership meetings focusing on students data. (Operational- attendance, tier 2 & 3 behavior support, MV student support, etc. Instructional- reviewed district benchmark data, planned for teacher sub-groups, planned support for struggles areas/teachers/classes.)
Co-facilitated weekly grade-level CTM's for teachers and staff.
Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Provided ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting interventions as needed to optimize results.
Oversaw master scheduling, elective rotations, rostering, and related activities.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness with feedback feedback sessions both formally and informally.
Created and presented professional development specific to teacher and staff needs on campus.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies. Tracked and entered Office Discipline referrals.
Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, performances, literacy nights, field trips, whole school events, and promotion ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
Led school-wide initiatives focused on increasing attendance rates and reducing dropout numbers. Tracked attendance data and went through CUTS process with families.
Managed budget allocations for academic programs and activities, ensuring responsible use of resources for maximum educational impact including Tax Credit Donations, Civics Funding,
Facilitated collaboration between parents, teachers, and students to address academic and behavioral issues.
Streamlined administrative processes for efficiency, including rostering, enrollment, and EL tracking.
Community Communication:
Built strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
Increased parent satisfaction with regular communication channels, including newsletters and school announcements.
Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies. Outside agencies include: Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Experience Corp (AARP Tutoring), and Gabriel's Angels.
Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
Resource Teacher
Phoenix Elementary School District #1
07.2012 - 05.2022
Teacher:
Developed Individual Education Plans, BIPS, and other documents to stay in compliance for the state.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Maintained accurate records of student progress and goal data.
Facilitated differentiated instruction to meet student's individual needs as stated by the IEP.
Provided support for struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction.
Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and adjusting instructional strategies as needed. Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Increased student understanding by utilizing various teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, creating an line of open communication about students'' progress and needs.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Taught students across multiple eligibility areas teaching multiple subjects. Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Partnered with general education teachers to provide accommodations and modifications for students in their general education classrooms.
Special Education Facilitator
Phoenix Elementary School District #1
07.2014 - 05.2022
Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations regarding special education services.
Reviewed all campus IEP's for compliance. Edited and reviewed for case managers.
Acted as a District Representative for IEP and MET meetings.
Provided continuous training and PD for all ESS staff on campus.
Held and facilitated team meetings to track progress, paperwork, and supports needed.
Provided PD training for all campus staff on ESS policies and procedures.
Managed caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency while consistently meeting deadlines for paperwork completion and submission.
Reviewed case manager's schedules to meet service minutes requirements.
MTSS Facilitator
Phoenix Elementary School District #1
07.2014 - 05.2017
Leading and guiding the school providing tiered interventions and data based decision making.
Tracking and monitoring 45 day screeners to catch students who need support.
Analyzed data to identify areas of need and collaborating with staff to implement data.
Provided training and PD to campus staff on the MTSS process.
Tracked the progress of implemented interventions for academics, behavior, or social emotional needs.
Led regular meetings with MTSS team as well as grade-level teams to review data and modify and adjust as needed.
Extracurricular Programs
Phoenix Elementary School District #1
Coaching
Planned tryouts and practice schedules.
Planned practice sessions to support athlete growth and instruct athletes on skills, strategies, and the rules of the sport. Conducted appropriate physical conditioning, motivation and team building. Managed equipment, required documentation, snacks, and awards.
Girls Volleyball Coach (2012- 2019, 2021-2023). Coach of the Year for Phoenix Elementary 2012.
Co-ed Soccer Coach (2012-2019)
Co-ed Softball Coach (2012- 2018)
Drama Program (2014-2019)
Co-facilitated after school club
Ran tryouts and rehearsal for a musical production. Taught choreography, lyrics, and acting and blocking techniques for students.
Created a schedule for rehearsals, helped facilitate and design stage set and props with students, designed costumes, networked with the community for support with costume and stage makeup, and supervised rehearsals.
Student Council Advisor (2014-2019)
Led student council elections
Facilitated meetings
Supported students with getting necessary items- purchase orders, administration sign offs, items for purchase.
Created morning announcements
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10-2023
Bachelor of Arts - General Education And Special Education
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA
05-2012
Skills
Organization
Efficiency
Logistics
Data management and tracking
Instructional leadership
Data-driven instruction
Timeline
Instruction Enrichment and Intervention Specialist
Phoenix Elementary School District #1
07.2022 - Current
Special Education Facilitator
Phoenix Elementary School District #1
07.2014 - 05.2022
MTSS Facilitator
Phoenix Elementary School District #1
07.2014 - 05.2017
Resource Teacher
Phoenix Elementary School District #1
07.2012 - 05.2022
Extracurricular Programs
Phoenix Elementary School District #1
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - General Education And Special Education