Holly Crowder
Champaign,IL
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Cunningham Children's Home, adept in educational leadership and collaborative teamwork. Excelled in developing curriculum and enhancing staff teaching strategies, significantly improving student outcomes. Expert in managing schedules and school data evaluation, fostering a positive and achievement-oriented environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Coordinator
Cunningham Children's Home
Urbana, IL
06.2017 - Current
- Developed and maintained program curriculum materials, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
- Organized and facilitated staff meetings to discuss program objectives and student progress.
- Compiled data on student performance, attendance, grades, and other relevant information.
- Provided support to faculty members regarding teaching strategies, classroom management techniques, and grading procedures.
- Scheduled classes, assignments, tests, events, conferences. according to established guidelines.
- Provided conflict resolution while moderating disputes and grievances between students and staff, with the goal of a speedy and fair resolution.
- Oversaw crisis management programs while educating and mentoring staff
- Coordinated scheduling of classes and assignments of teachers, teacher assistants, and para-educators to ensure efficient use of resources.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for staff to enhance teaching skills.
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Provided trainings and guidance to teachers in developing IEP's
- Collaborated with outside transition agencies to provide support services for students.
- Maintained accurate records of evaluations, assessments, reports, teacher observations. pertaining to each student's IEP.
- Managed evaluations and supervision of teaching staff.
- Provided guidance, leadership and direction in the implementation of policies.
- Supervised day-to-day activities in the school building including discipline procedures.
- Planned special events such as assemblies, field trips, parent conferences.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.
- Coordinated and administered all state assessments.
- Tracked and monitored all transcripts ensuring students graduation requirements are aligned to respective serving districts
Special Education Teacher
Circle Academy - Cunningham Children's Home
Urbana , IL
10.2009 - 10.2017
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
Education
Master of Arts - Principal Endorsement
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL05-2025
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL05-2024
Master of Science - Special Education Endorsement
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12-2005
Master of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN05-2000
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Written and oral communication
- Educational leadership
- Managing schedules
- School data evaluation
- Mentoring
Accomplishments
- Awarded Circle of Courage campus award nomintated by Cunningham Children's Home leadership for demonstrating Belonging, Indpendence, Generosity, and Mastery
Timeline
Academic Coordinator
Cunningham Children's Home
06.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Circle Academy - Cunningham Children's Home
10.2009 - 10.2017
Master of Arts - Principal Endorsement
Eastern Illinois University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Eastern Illinois University
Master of Science - Special Education Endorsement
Eastern Illinois University
Master of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University Southeast
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