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Ginger Perry

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Dedicated advocate for special education, committed to ensuring students receive essential services and support for success. Proven ability to leverage exceptional communication skills to foster collaboration among families, educators, and administrators, creating a cohesive support network. Demonstrated expertise in navigating complex educational policies to secure vital resources and accommodations, enhancing the learning experience for all students. Passionate about empowering individuals with diverse needs to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive and appropriate learning environment.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ELA Coach/Professional Development Leader

AMPLIFY EDUCATION INC
TX, AR, LA, CA, OR, NM
04.2022 - Current
  • Extensive Report Writing for State Department of Education and Amplify.
  • Mentoring educators in implementing effective instructional strategies in Tier 1 instruction and Tier 2/Tier 3 interventions.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align educational initiatives with organizational goals and state/federal Special Education laws.
  • Developed customized ELA Coaching programs to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes based on observations and investigations.
  • Facilitating workshops to train staff and leadership on data-driven decision-making for curriculum and intervention improvements.

Owner/Educator

A Plus Educational Services
TX, CA, OR, WA, AZ, AR, AL, FL
08.1992 - Current
  • Education Advocate empowering families seeking new or renewal of IEP/504 in-line with FERPA, state and federal rules/laws for K-12.
  • Review and recommendations of prior psycho-educational testing done privately or by public schools.
  • Conducting comprehensive dyslexia and learning assessments to recommend students needs in their current education setting.
  • MIcro-School owner, head teacher, managed staff of 8 instructors. Taught all subjects K-12.
  • Specializing in Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, and Twice Gifted students.
  • Creating curriculum for private students and private schools.
  • Analyzed public curriculum effectiveness, recommending changes and provided training to teachers across CA to improve student outcomes.

Director of Education

MeWuk Band of Indians
Tuolumne, CA
11.2012 - 12.2015
  • Supervised staff of 12
  • Served Pre-School-Adult
  • SPED/504 advocate for Tribal students and adults in public and private schools.
  • Facilitated the million dollar scholarships program for MeWuk Tribal members.
  • Grant Writer
  • Created and Implemented dyslexia intervention, Early Learning program, on-site Adult Learning courses.
  • Prepare and present monthly reports to Tribal Education Board to provide updates on scholarship and grants while securing funding for educational projects and resources.

Behaviorist

Mind Matters
Murphys, CA
11.2011 - 01.2013
  • Worked with small groups, facilitating Social Thinking curricula.
  • Administered screening for ADHD and Autism.
  • Conducted behavior assessments to identify behavioral challenges and create effective solutions.
  • Facilitated workshops for families to promote understanding of behavioral health issues in educational settings and how to advocate for their students.

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Behavior Management Clinician

Genesis Behavior Management
Modesto, CA
03.2008 - 06.2011
  • Delivered behavioral assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance client care and ensure comprehensive service delivery.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions, adapting strategies to meet individual client goals.
  • Monitored client progress and adjusted treatment approaches based on data-driven evaluations.
  • Advocated for clients' needs within community resources, medical reviews, and a school based IEPs, enhancing access to necessary services.
  • Streamlined documentation processes, improving efficiency in reporting client outcomes and progress notes.

Middle School, High School, Teacher/Administrator

Mother Lode Christian School
Tuolumne, CA
08.2005 - 06.2008
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment to enhance student participation and retention.
  • Implemented innovative teaching techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular projects and activities.
  • Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, providing constructive feedback.
  • Organized school events and extracurricular activities to promote community involvement.
  • Led professional development workshops focusing on best practices in education and technology integration.

Education

Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis

Florida Institute of Technology
FL
08.2012

Master of Science - Liberal Studies with Minor in English

California State At Hayward
CA
12.1995

Master of Arts - Education

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, Texas, TX
05-2024

Skills

  • Research and review of diagnostic and legal documents
  • Extensive knowledge of state/federal SPED laws
  • Assessment and evaluation of IEPs
  • Research and investigation of non-compliance
  • 30 years experience in educational leadership
  • Highly skilled technical and legal writing and editing
  • 15 years experience determining and addressing non-compliance
  • Monitoring of data and educator performance

Certification

  • Dyslexia Therapist, June Shelton Training Center/Scottish Rite Hospital, 2024
  • Dyslexia and the Law, June Shelton Training Center, 2023
  • Teaching and Planning for Neuro-diverse learning. June Shelton Training Center, 2022
  • Special Education and 504 Advocate Training. Wrights' Law, 2014, 2021
  • Certificate in ABA therapy K-Adult, Florida Institute of Technology, 2014

LANGUAGES

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

ELA Coach/Professional Development Leader

AMPLIFY EDUCATION INC
04.2022 - Current

Director of Education

MeWuk Band of Indians
11.2012 - 12.2015

Behaviorist

Mind Matters
11.2011 - 01.2013

Behavior Management Clinician

Genesis Behavior Management
03.2008 - 06.2011

Middle School, High School, Teacher/Administrator

Mother Lode Christian School
08.2005 - 06.2008

Owner/Educator

A Plus Educational Services
08.1992 - Current

Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis

Florida Institute of Technology

Master of Science - Liberal Studies with Minor in English

California State At Hayward

Master of Arts - Education

Dallas Baptist University
Ginger Perry