Willamette Connections Academy | 08.2025 - Current
Career Ladder: Special Education Teacher Manager
Mentor and support K-8 Special Education teachers with instructional practices, case management routines, and collaboration across school teams
Provide guidance on IEP implementation, accommodations and modifications, documentation, timelines, and communication with families and general education staff.
Support case management practices, including student record review, IEP documentation, required signatures, and coordination of specially designed instruction
Help monitor student participation and attendance in required SDI
Monitor, collect, and document student progress toward IEP goals using assessments, student work samples, progress-monitoring tools, and participation data.
Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and other school personnel to support consistent IEP implementation.
Maintain accurate and organized special education records, including IEP documentation, evaluation information, progress reports, and required paperwork.
Review student records and incoming student information to identify existing services, educational needs, and required follow-up.
Promote student engagement, independence, self-advocacy, and participation in virtual learning.
Participate in IEP meetings, team consultations, and other collaborative planning activities to support student needs and educational progress.
Maintain compliance with applicable special education requirements, school procedures, and individualized student service plans.
Special Education Teacher
6 Years
Bend La Pine School District | 08.2019 - 08.2025
Collaborated with general education teachers, specialists, parents to promote student growth
Enhanced learning with assistive tech, boosting accessibility for a l students
Regularly assessed student progress, refining strategies for measurable academic growth and ensure targeted growth
Lead inclusion initiatives, fostering a collaborative learning environment
Cultivated strong relationships with students and families
Managed inclusion team, student and staff scheduling, field trips
Taught in both elementary and middle school level
Coached extra-curricular sports
Middle School Special Education Teacher
2 Years 11 Months
Highline School District | 08.2016 - 07.2019
Member of Inclusion team, Tier 3 team, PBIS collaboration team
Co-teacher in math classes designing instruction specific to instructional and behavioral needs
Created a culture of success by providing emotional support
Identified individual educational needs of each student to develop and implement and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) including behavior intervention plans
Communicated with families about individual needs, progress, areas of focus
Successfully able to collaborate with multiple teachers and subject areas
Developed and implemented lesson plans tailored to students ability, needs, and areas of growth
Monitor after school reflection room
Problem solve with students (CICO & MTSS) and give students strategies for success
Monitored student assessments and behaviors to inform instructional adjustments, resulting in effective interventions and improved classroom dynamics.
Special Education Paraprofessional (LRC)
9 Months
Highline School District | 09.2016 - 06.2017
Supported special education plans, boosting student engagement and learning.
Enhanced instructional programs, contributing to improved academic outcomes.
Monitored student behavior, fostering a safe and respectful environment.