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Elizabeth Hammerly

Newton,IA

Summary

Versatile (pk-12) and dedicated leader with focus on development of an entire system that will meet individual needs of special education students and all general education students. An advocate in design and implementation of services and support that provide access to FAPE. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs across the entire system. I have a passion for instructional design across universal tiers and have seen how MTSS structures can drastically change student outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Consultant for SEP, Baxter, & Newton

Heartland AEA
01.2021 - Current
  • Facilitate Eligibility meets and IEP meetings
  • Facilitate Scheduling meeting at the Berg Middle School
  • Provide consultation to 13+ teachers relative to SDI, Services, and Supports
  • Provide guidance on Special Education procedures
  • Engage in district initiatives across 2 districts and 5 buildings
  • Analyze data from FAST, ISASP, MAP, and diagnostics
  • Support the Transition Team in Region 8
  • Support Baxter in authoring their DDSDP Plan
  • Initiate ChildFind through building MTSS structures
  • Coach around UFLI, Wilson, Really Great Reading
  • Utilize the Numeracy Assessment to guide instruction in math.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to identify appropriate interventions and support services for students with disabilities.
  • Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessment measures, adjusting educational goals and strategies as needed.
  • Supported teachers in adapting their teaching methods to accommodate the specific needs of special education students.
  • Advocated for the rights and needs of students with disabilities within the school community, ensuring access to equitable educational opportunities.
  • Conducted comprehensive evaluations on potential candidates requiring special education services within the school district.
  • Offered ongoing support and guidance for general education teachers, assisting with differentiated instruction techniques.
  • Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.

Special Education Consultant for Franklin, Fisher, & Woodbury

Central Rivers AEA
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Engage in Child Find: PK-4 (Review, Interview, Observe, Test)
  • Provided ongoing preference assessments to find motivators
  • Coach 13 Special Education Teachers on SDI in all goal areas
  • Collaborate with building MTSS teams to identify intensive supports for struggling learners
  • Draft Initials, FBAs, BIPs (old system)
  • Support paperwork and graphs reviews for 13 teachers
  • Develop Inspired Leadership Abilities
  • Engage in Literacy, Math, Future Ready, and SEL learning.

Special Education Self-Contained with Integration Services

Jefferson Elementary
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Coordinate Services with YESS
  • All of the previously mentioned responsibilities.

Secondary Special Education Teacher

Knoxville High School
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Facilitate a small group around 15 Fixes of Broken Grades
  • Support core teams with unpacking and prioritizing of standards
  • Develop and Monitor effective IEPS to facilitate growth over time
  • Coplan in ELA I, Daily Algebra, and Physical Science
  • Design effective instruction and assessment according to the Iowa Core
  • Manage transition planning using multiple data sources
  • Manage routines and procedures to increase engagement and promote appropriate behavior
  • Engage in the PLC process to create essential learning documents
  • Teach Core ELA to students performing several years below grade-level
  • Teach Core Math to students performing several years below grade-level
  • Communicate daily with parents
  • Administer MAP and ISASP
  • Collaborate with members as part of the MTSS team.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear classroom expectations and reinforcing appropriate behavior.
  • Improved student test scores with consistent progress monitoring, targeted interventions, and differentiated instruction strategies.
  • Cotaught alongside general education teachers to provide integrated support for all learners within mainstream classrooms.
  • Actively participated in professional development workshops focused on evidence-based strategies for working effectively with diverse populations of students with disabilities.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Special Education Teacher/Instructional Coach

MFL MarMac
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Implement the TLC program district-wide per our grant
  • Design Professional Development for the District
  • Set up structure for personalized PD and Ed Camps
  • Outline the PD calendar with support from our core AEA team
  • Set and direct agendas for TLC committee meetings
  • Attend OECD conference to set goals for performance
  • Establish guidelines and timeline for vertical articulation
  • Enroll teachers in coaching cycles
  • Document interactive coaching conversations
  • Set student goals in relationship to standards per the coaching cycle
  • Model and support the PLC process
  • Co-teach core secondary courses (Science, Social Studies, Math, ELA)
  • Teach FUSION reading to small group of students
  • Administer MAP assessments
  • Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Design and Deliver instruction for roster students in relation to goal areas.

Special Education Teacher

Berg Middle School
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Coordinate ITBS test for 65 special education students
  • Oversee progress monitoring for 65 special education students
  • Assist in scheduling special education students
  • Provide instructional supports for at-risk students
  • Evaluate move-in students with IEPs to create appropriate schedules
  • Oversee paraprofessional job responsibilities and schedules
  • Manage classrooms of 20 or more students in Computer Applications
  • Develop and Implement essential learnings for a computer applications class
  • Teach FUSION reading to small groups of students (10-15)
  • Deliver reading comprehension strategies to non-proficient readers
  • Provide targeted skill instruction in written language (KU Writing)
  • Assess students in reading comprehension, fluency and, accuracy
  • Analyze assessment data
  • Participate on the CLC leadership committee to determine professional development needs for Berg Middle School
  • Manage a special education roster of 10-15 students
  • Develop IEPs and conduct annual reviews and reevaluations
  • Collaborate with AEA staff to make instructional decisions based on several data sources
  • Create Behavior Intervention Plans for Special Education Students
  • Provide a deescalation space for students in crisis
  • Collaborate with general education staff to design instruction and assessments for student within the general education setting
  • Communicate weekly with parents and staff on student needs.

Secondary Special Education Teacher Level III BD/MD

Ames High School
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Design extensions of the regular education curriculum
  • Create and Administer Alternate Assessments
  • Use many forms of assistive technology, such as Clicker 5 and Boardmaker
  • Use behavior modification to improve social behaviors
  • Differentiate instruction for several instructional groups in the core content areas
  • Effectively manage 8 level II/III students and classroom support staff
  • Coordinate vocational training with in the Ames community
  • Work with Case Management services to transition students to adult living, learning, and working environments
  • Use Mandt Training for students in crisis situations
  • Collaborate with general education teachers for support in core content areas.

Self-Contained BD

Lynnville - Sully CSD
01.2005 - 08.2005
  • Participated in professional development opportunities, continuously seeking ways to refine teaching techniques and stay current on educational trends.
  • Prepared materials for lessons for reading, math, and writing
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Implemented strategies outlined within a BIP to increase expected behavior
  • Appropriately implemented and documented Time-Out out procedures
  • Coached paraprofessionals and provided feedback
  • Provided on-going preference assessments


Education

Educational Leadership Endorsement - Educational Leadership

Viterbo
West Des Moines, IA
05.2016

Master of Science - Special Education K-12 Strategist II LD/BD

Drake University
Des Moines, IA
05.2007

Bachelor of Arts - K-8 Reading And K-6 Elementary Education

Loras College
Dubuque, IA
12.2003

Skills

  • Special education law
  • Visual supports creation
  • Behavior management strategies
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Intellectual disability strategies
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Professional development facilitation
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Positive reinforcement methods
  • Transition planning
  • Functional behavior assessment
  • Team building and leadership
  • Autism spectrum understanding
  • Individualized Education Plan expertise
  • Instructional coaching

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 14 in the development of the Berg Middle School Schedule

Activities

  • Newton School Board
  • Newton Youth Football Volunteer
  • Newton Booster
  • Newton Wrestling Booster
  • Faith Formation Teacher
  • Concession Stand Coordinator
  • Special Olympics Swim Coach
  • Loras College Varsity Softball Team
  • Intramural Sports, participant
  • Ames High 8th and 9th Softball Coach

References

  • Chris Pierson, Regional Director, Heartland AEA, cpierson@heartlandaea.org, (515) 473-6700
  • Stacy Volmer, Regional Director, Heartland AEA, svolmer@heartlandaea.org, (515) 473-6770
  • Morgan Miller, Altoona Elementary Principal, SEP CSD, morgan.miller@southeastpolk.org, (515) 967-3771
  • Lisa Williams, Altoona Elementary Instructional coach, SEP CSD, lisa.williams@southeastpolk.org, 1-515-710-4754
  • Tamera Fischer, Altoona Elementary Title Reading Teacher, SEP CSD, tamara.fischer@southeastpolk.org
  • Liz Moore, Altoona Elementary 1st Grade Teacher, SEP CSD, elizabeth.moore@southeastpolk.org, 515-967-3771
  • Rachel Patterson, Runnells Special Education Teacher, SEP Community School District, rachel.patterson@southeastpolk.org, 515-669-0218
  • Jim Beerends, Newton Senior High School Assistant Principal, NCSD, beerendsj@newton.k12.ia.us, 816-519-7957
  • Zach Hasselbrink, Baxter Elementary Principal, Baxter CSD, zhasselbrink@baxter.k12.ia.us, 641-990-6443

Newton School Board Member

Volunteer countless hours to ensure we are putting out a product that will give students the skills to better themselves and our community. 

Timeline

Special Education Consultant for SEP, Baxter, & Newton

Heartland AEA
01.2021 - Current

Special Education Consultant for Franklin, Fisher, & Woodbury

Central Rivers AEA
01.2019 - 01.2021

Special Education Self-Contained with Integration Services

Jefferson Elementary
01.2018 - 01.2019

Secondary Special Education Teacher

Knoxville High School
01.2016 - 01.2018

Special Education Teacher/Instructional Coach

MFL MarMac
01.2013 - 01.2016

Special Education Teacher

Berg Middle School
01.2008 - 01.2013

Self-Contained BD

Lynnville - Sully CSD
01.2005 - 08.2005

Secondary Special Education Teacher Level III BD/MD

Ames High School
01.2005 - 01.2007

Educational Leadership Endorsement - Educational Leadership

Viterbo

Master of Science - Special Education K-12 Strategist II LD/BD

Drake University

Bachelor of Arts - K-8 Reading And K-6 Elementary Education

Loras College

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