Emily B. McCoy
Bristol,CT
Summary
Dynamic special educator and leader with extensive experience, adept in crisis management and fostering verbal and written communication. Spearheaded inclusive education initiatives; enhancing staff collaboration and student success. Proven abilities in multitasking and reliability, achieving significant improvements in program efficiency and employee morale to foster positive student outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrator
Bristol Public Schools
10.2018 - Current
- Assistant Principal of 1,200 student High School.
- Sole Principal of 400 student Elementary School.
- Conducted observations and provided feedback and evaluations to all certified and non certified staff.
- Chaired and actively facilitated PPT and 504 meetings.
- Issued discipline in accordance with restorative practices and trauma informed decision making.
- Developed, implemented and updated the school’s Accountability, Safety and Security and Climate plans.
- Ran the Climate Team, School Leadership Team (SLT) and MTSS Team; developed agendas and kept meeting minutes/records.
- Collaborated on a frequent and ongoing basis with instructional coaches and grade level teams around data dives, instructional practices and the school’s accountability plan.
- Planned, developed and implemented weekly Professional Learning for certified staff.
Director of Extended School Year (ESY)
Bristol Public Schools
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Conducted all hiring and onboarding processes for ESY staffing.
- Organized classroom rosters and ensured appropriate staffing aligned to students’ IEPs.
- Worked with district Special Services Supervisors to ensure programming for all students whose IEPs reflected ESY services.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas and concerns.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall staff morale.
- Managed the ESY budget effectively to ensure optimal use of resources.
Department Chair- Special Education
Bristol Public Schools
05.2015 - 11.2018
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, allocating resources effectively to meet departmental needs and goals.
- Collaborated with other departments on cross-discipline projects, creating enriching academic experiences for students across campus.
- Championed diversity initiatives within the department, fostering an inclusive environment for students and faculty alike.
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness within the department.
Special Education Teacher
Bristol Public Schools
08.2008 - 10.2018
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Implemented general education curriculum for students using various best practices, instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught all subject areas within a self-contained model.
- Collected and analyzed data based on student’s individualized behavior plans developed from a Functional Behavioral Assessment.
- Collaborated with service providers, community providers, outside organizations and families to ensure continuity of goals and services.
Education
Sixth Year And 092 Certification - Educational Leadership And Management
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05.2017
Masters Of Arts - Special Education
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2007
Bachelor Of Science - Special Education
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2006
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategies and goals
- Rules and regulations
- Crisis Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
Certification
- 165- Special Education: Comprehensive, Grades K through 12 (Connecticut)
- 092-Certificate for Intermediate Administration and Supervision (Connecticut)
Timeline
Administrator
Bristol Public Schools
10.2018 - Current
Director of Extended School Year (ESY)
Bristol Public Schools
03.2016 - 07.2017
Department Chair- Special Education
Bristol Public Schools
05.2015 - 11.2018
Special Education Teacher
Bristol Public Schools
08.2008 - 10.2018
- 165- Special Education: Comprehensive, Grades K through 12 (Connecticut)
- 092-Certificate for Intermediate Administration and Supervision (Connecticut)
Sixth Year And 092 Certification - Educational Leadership And Management
Sacred Heart University
Masters Of Arts - Special Education
University of Connecticut
Bachelor Of Science - Special Education
University of Connecticut
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