Gail Everhart

• Verified delivery of proper instruction and interventions for students.
• Streamlined communication between parents, teachers, and service providers, fostering a strong support network for students with disabilities.
• Assisted in developing district-wide policies related to special education programming that aligned with best practice standards in the field.
• Collaborated with general education staff to modify curriculum materials, enabling students with disabilities to access grade-level content.
• Advocated for inclusion-focused approaches in curricular and extracurricular settings, ensuring opportunities for all students to participate meaningfully.
• Coordinated comprehensive assessments for new referrals, identifying appropriate placement options based on each student''s unique profile.
• Enhanced the quality of special education services by collaborating with teachers and support staff to implement individualized educational plans.
• Evaluated program effectiveness by monitoring student progress, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Supported and guided school personnel on best practices for special education.

• Implemented effective behavior management strategies within classrooms through collaboration with behavior specialists and classroom teachers.

• Managed a caseload of special education students, ensuring timely completion of required documentation and IEP meetings.
• Implemented research-based teaching methods specifically designed for students with disabilities, promoting increased engagement and comprehension across subjects.
• Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
• Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.

• 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.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.