Erin Turner
Denver,CO
Summary
Effective special educator bringing demonstrated success in instructional strategies IEP development. Highly organized, resourceful and forward-thinking teacher and leader.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Coordinator
Aurora Public School District
07.2013 - 12.2023
- Special Education Early Childhood Child Find Coordinator and Building Leader with focus on student learning, parent partnerships, and teacher development.
- Provided support for equitable, quality, instructional practices, classroom management techniques, and Individual Education Program development.
- Collaboration with school, district, and state educators to develop quality instructional programs.
- Established strong partnerships with families through open communication and collaboration on children''s growth and development.
Child Find Coordinator and Program Manager
Denver Public Schools
07.2008 - 12.2023
- Developed day-to-day coordination of evaluation of students with special needs.
- Provided professional learning and support on assessment practices, IEP development, and inclusive instructional practices.
- Spearheaded inclusive early childhood programming through collaboration with district and school leaders.
- Supported elementary level special education teachers on IEP development, implementation of Specific Learning Disability identification, and systematic and explicit instructional practices.
Moderate Needs Special Education Teacher
Cherry Creek School District
08.1997 - 07.2008
- Delivered effective and individualized instruction aligned with Science of Reading practices to develop foundational skills.
- Partnered with general education teachers to plan for student accommodations and supports in the learning environment.
- Facilitated family-centered meetings in the development of IEPs aligned to students' educational needs.
Special Education Teacher
Belen Consolidated Schools
08.1995 - 05.1997
- Instructed students with identified learning disabilities.
- Partnered with classroom teachers to support student progress in the general education classroom.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
No Degree - Principal Licensure Program
University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2010
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS05.1994
Skills
- Individualized and Equitable Instructional Strategies
- Depth of knowledge in systematic and explicit instruction aligned with the Science of Reading
- IEP Development
- Team Collaboration
- Facilitation of Family Partnerships
Timeline
Early Childhood Coordinator
Aurora Public School District
07.2013 - 12.2023
Child Find Coordinator and Program Manager
Denver Public Schools
07.2008 - 12.2023
Moderate Needs Special Education Teacher
Cherry Creek School District
08.1997 - 07.2008
Special Education Teacher
Belen Consolidated Schools
08.1995 - 05.1997
No Degree - Principal Licensure Program
University of Denver
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Baker University
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