ELIZABETH J. HAGER
School Building And District Leader, Speech Language Pathologist
Cheektowaga,NY
Summary
Results-driven education leader, skilled in systems development, instructional strategies, and team building. Proven ability to foster collaborative environments and adapt to evolving educational needs. Strong communication and organizational skills, with focus on achieving measurable outcomes. Renowned for reliability and guiding teams toward success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Special Education Team Leader
Transit Middle School
07.2023 - Current
- Championed a growth mindset culture amongst education staff, including eleven special education teachers, two school psychologists and seven related service providers, by encouraging continuous learning, reflection, and adaptation in order to enhance teaching practices.
- Led team of educators and related service providers to engage in systems to enhance overall performance and efficiency.
- Enhanced team collaboration by implementing effective communication strategies and regularly scheduled meetings.
- Created a positive work environment by establishing open lines of communication among team members and addressing concerns proactively as they arose.
- Established systems to maintain clear and consistent communication with children, parents, and school personnel.
- Collaborated with building and district leadership to create a master schedule for eleven special education teachers that aligned with student's individualized education plans and ensured consistency for students and educators.
- Promoted a culture of innovation by encouraging educators to explore new teaching methodologies and technologies.
- Facilitated strong relationships between educators, parents, and community stakeholders to create a united vision for student success.
- Collaborated with school administrators to discuss team meeting agendas that were aligned with district goals and objectives.
- Provided resources to support teachers in meeting student's diverse academic, social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Presented on a variety of topics to building based shared-decision making committee and teacher aides to enhance their professional development.
Multi-Tiered Support Systems/Child Study Team
Transit Middle School
08.2008 - Current
- Member of Multi-Tiered Support Systems/Child Study Team at Transit Middle School.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members to analyze student data and determine next steps for implementing academic, social, emotional and/or behavioral supports for each student.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new conversations unfolding at the table.
- Skilled at working collaboratively and facilitating discussions in a team environment.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Transit Middle School
07.2008 - Current
- Duration: 18 years
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each student, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Evaluated and diagnosed students with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) and 504 plans for student across K-8 grade levels.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for students with complex communication disorders.
- Established strong relationships with students and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Led professional development sessions for fellow speech-language pathologist colleagues in the district via the district professional development catalog.
Education
Advanced Certificate - Educational Leadership - School Building Leader And School District Leader
SUNY At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Communicative Disorders and Sciences
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders and Sciences
State University of New York-Fredonia
Fredonia, NY05-2006
Skills
Educational leadership
Innovation and creativity
Collaborative Problem-solving
Team management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent communication
Active listening
Professionalism
Continuous improvement
Relationship and culture building
Certification
New York State Professional License
GET IN TOUCH
- Email: elizabethderx@gmail.com
- Phone: 716-307-7108
- Address: 38 Ellsworth Drive, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Timeline
Special Education Team Leader
Transit Middle School
07.2023 - Current
Multi-Tiered Support Systems/Child Study Team
Transit Middle School
08.2008 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Transit Middle School
07.2008 - Current
Advanced Certificate - Educational Leadership - School Building Leader And School District Leader
SUNY At Fredonia
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Communicative Disorders and Sciences
University At Buffalo
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders and Sciences
State University of New York-Fredonia