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Elizabeth Douglass

Gilbert,AZ

Summary

Committed and engaging Instructional Coach bringing exceptional training skills and expertise in providing instruction to diverse populations. Gifted in engagement and guidance of students. Experienced Educational Leader driven to provide a rigorous and nurturing environment that prioritizes student learning and success as well as educator growth and skill development.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructional Coach

HMH Enterprises
04.2024 - Current
  • Provide professional development to school districts
  • Promoted continuous improvement in teaching practices by leading professional learning communities focused on best practices and research-based strategies.
  • Created customized professional development workshops tailored to address specific challenges identified within each department or grade level team.

Special Education Instructional Coach

Mesa Public Schools
07.2022 - 05.2024
  • Provide professional development regarding using assistive technology to teach beginning reading skills
  • Participate in coaching cohort focused on building equity for English Language Learners
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
  • Improved instructional strategies for diverse learners by conducting classroom observations and providing constructive feedback to teachers.

K-3 Special Education Teacher

Dysart Unified School District
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Case manager for 26 students
  • Provide specially designed instruction for students with disabilities including autism, developmental delay, specific learning disability and other health impairment
  • Write all educational plans, administer WIAT for evaluations, schedule and run all IEP meetings.

Regional Special Education Coordinator

Imagine Schools Southwest Region
05.2020 - 10.2021
  • Support special education teachers at 7 schools
  • Onboard new teachers, Ensure documents are compliant and timelines are being met
  • Provide support and training in regards to instructional strategies
  • Provide support in regards to parent requests
  • Meet with teachers and administration on a monthly basis to discuss current special education students and help as needed
  • Attend IEP and MET meetings when required
  • Provide support for audits.
  • Provided ongoing support and guidance to teachers in implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies designed for special education students.

Special Education Coordinator K - 12 and High School Special Education Teacher

Imagine Schools
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Manage a caseload of 120 students
  • Schedule and run all meeting regarding evaluations, eligibility and individual education plans for K-12 grade students
  • Write all individual education plans for K-2 students
  • Ensure compliance standards met for special education department.

Special Education Coordinator K-12

Imagine Schools
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Manage caseload of 107 students
  • Schedule and run all meetings regarding evaluations, eligibility and individual education plans for K-12 grade students
  • Write all individual education plans for K-2 students
  • Ensure compliance standards met for special education department

Special Education Coordinator and Teacher

Imagine Schools
07.2017 - 05.2018
  • Manage caseload of 70 student
  • Schedule and run all meetings regarding evaluations, eligibility and individual education plans for K-5 grade students
  • Write all individual education plans for K-2 students
  • Ensure compliance standards met for special education department
  • Teach K-2 special education students including students with diagnosis of autism, mild intellectual delays and specific learning disabilities in reading, writing and math.

Early Childhood Resource Specialist

Carol Morgan School
08.2014 - 06.2017
  • Focus on providing intervention for students with reading, writing and math difficulty in early childhood years using strategies such as Read Naturally, Orton Gillingham, and LindaMood Bell interventions.

Kindergarten Teacher

Carol Morgan School
08.2012 - 06.2014
  • Create and follow lesson plans that are age-appropriate and teach students subjects such as reading, science, and math.
  • Develop and enforce classroom rules to teach children proper behavior, and create learning environment that is safe and nurturing.
  • Communicate with parents or guardians about their child's progress, and inspire trust in their students.

2nd Grade Teacher

Highland View Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2012
  • Create and/or implement curriculum.
  • Plan and execute lessons.
  • Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
  • Create a classroom environment that fosters growth and learning.
  • Maintain records of student work and development.

3rd Grade Teacher and 3rd Grade Team Leader

Rolling Terrace Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2009
  • Create and/or implement curriculum.
  • Plan and execute lessons.
  • Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
  • Create a classroom environment that fosters growth and learning.
  • Maintain records of student work and development.

Early Childhood Coordinator and English Language Arts Enrichment Specialist

Carol Morgan School
08.2005 - 06.2007
  • Focus on 6+1 writing traits and curriculum development
  • Provide staff training and support in guided reading, 6+1 writing traits, curriculum mapping, backwards design and assessment
  • Wrote and implemented standards-based report card with PK, K and 1st grade.

Education

Ed S in Leadership -

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
05.2024

Masters in Special Education -

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
11.2020

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
08.1997

Skills

  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Instructional planning skills
  • Committed to continuous improvement
  • Outstanding interpersonal abilities
  • Strong sense of integrity with "team player" attitude
  • Ability to work in diverse educational communities and understand community and student demographics

Certification

  • Arizona Standard Professional Early Childhood Education Birth-Age 8/Grade 3, 5049004, 08/22/17, 10/15/29
  • Arizona Standard Professional Elementary K-8, 5049004, 08/22/17, 10/15/29
  • Mild/Mod Special Education K-12, 504904, 08/05/20, 10/15/32

Timeline

Instructional Coach

HMH Enterprises
04.2024 - Current

Special Education Instructional Coach

Mesa Public Schools
07.2022 - 05.2024

K-3 Special Education Teacher

Dysart Unified School District
10.2021 - 05.2022

Regional Special Education Coordinator

Imagine Schools Southwest Region
05.2020 - 10.2021

Special Education Coordinator K - 12 and High School Special Education Teacher

Imagine Schools
05.2019 - 05.2020

Special Education Coordinator K-12

Imagine Schools
05.2018 - 05.2019

Special Education Coordinator and Teacher

Imagine Schools
07.2017 - 05.2018

Early Childhood Resource Specialist

Carol Morgan School
08.2014 - 06.2017

Kindergarten Teacher

Carol Morgan School
08.2012 - 06.2014

2nd Grade Teacher

Highland View Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2012

3rd Grade Teacher and 3rd Grade Team Leader

Rolling Terrace Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2009

Early Childhood Coordinator and English Language Arts Enrichment Specialist

Carol Morgan School
08.2005 - 06.2007

Ed S in Leadership -

University of Northern Colorado

Masters in Special Education -

Grand Canyon University

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

George Mason University

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