DAWN BLUITT
Special Education Coordinator
Glenn Heights,TX
Summary
A dedicated educator with experience in special education compliance, assisting in the design, development and delivery of special education programs and services appropriate for K-12 students with disabilities. I also have experience in assisting with staffing, budgeting, data collection and reporting, staff development, and program implementation and evaluation for identified special education programs. Productive Special Education Coordinator offering a 30- year background implementing programs for children with mental, learning and behavioral disabilities. Trains staff on special education innovations, creates educational programs and analyzes student academic data. Proficient in EASY IEP, Success ED, ZOOM, and Microsoft. Dedicated to providing exceptional leadership to drive special education programs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
19
19
Certificates
Work History
Special Education Coordinator
Harmony Public Schools
Carrollton, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Coached and observed two special education teachers to improve teaching techniques.
- Evaluated six-person special education staff through classroom observation, feedback and recommendations.
- Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
- Collaborated with teachers to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for 81 students.
- Led and managed child study teams to develop numerous interventions to support students academically and socially.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
Special Education Teacher
Mansfield Independent School District
Mansfield, TX
08.2014 - 08.2020
- Demonstrate an understanding of needs of Special Education program through action and decisions
- Collaboratively plan, implement and evaluate TEKS-based, scientifically researched-based interventions with ARD committee
- Collaborate with General Education to promote coordination for programs, and to provide the least restrictive environment, as appropriate to meet each student’s individual needs
- Utilize positive, collaborative, and effective skills conflict resolution
- Supervise and evaluate paraprofessionals according to district policies
- Facilitated summer training in accordance with special education policies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Special Education Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Provided instructional support for students with special needs in a general education setting
- Differentiated instruction so that students with special needs could access the general education curriculum
- Oversaw the maintenance of eligibility folders, referrals, and evaluation timelines to comply with state and federal requirements
- Maintained confidentiality of student and staff information in alignment with federal and state law, and train campus and department staff yearly to ensure compliance
- Facilitated staff development in accordance with TEA policy for STAAR testing policies
- Served as the special education grade level chair for the special education department
- Conducted weekly meetings to ensure that compliance was maintained at the campus level.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership And Administration
Kaplan College - Columbus
Columbus, OH 01.2009 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - Special Education
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA 08.1995 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Deaf Studies
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA 08.1986 - 12.1991
Skills
Documentation skills
undefinedCertification
KEEPS Campus Advisor 2015-2018 (new
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of six special education staff members.
- Collaborated with team of up to 10 in the development of Individual Education Plans and Special Education Evaluations.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieve 100% for compliance by introducing an accountability check list.
Timeline
Special Education Coordinator
Harmony Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Mansfield Independent School District
08.2014 - 08.2020
Special Education Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2010 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Leadership And Administration
Kaplan College - Columbus
01.2009 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - Special Education
California State University - Dominguez Hills
08.1995 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Deaf Studies
California State University, Northridge
08.1986 - 12.1991
Professional Development completed in STAAR Assessments & Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies.
I have facilitated various staff developments in the area of Special Education, Positive Behavior Strategies, and STAAR Assessment. The trainings were interactive, informative, and appropriate for all staff members. The trainings that I facilitated received positive feedback and high participation. The participants left with valuable information that they could use daily.
Professional Development completed in STAAR Assessments & Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies.
I have facilitated various staff developments in the area of Special Education, Positive Behavior Strategies, and STAAR Assessment. The trainings were interactive, informative, and appropriate for all staff members. The trainings that I facilitated received positive feedback and high participation. The participants left with valuable information that they could use daily.
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