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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, CO
05.2010

Master of Arts - Special Education

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05.1996

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Baker University
Baldwin City, KS
05.1994

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
Erin Turner