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Ivey Siegel

Calera,AL

Summary

A highly motivated and dedicated professional with a strong background in volunteer management, education, and advocacy, I bring a diverse skill set to creating inclusive environments and fostering positive relationships across various settings. With experience working in student affairs, special education, and community development, I have honed my abilities in event coordination, classroom management, behavioral support, and conflict resolution. My passion for empowering others, particularly students with varying abilities, drives my commitment to delivering high-quality support and services. As a proactive team player and an effective communicator, I excel at building strong partnerships, ensuring compliance with policies, and advocating for accessibility and inclusion. I am currently pursuing my certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), furthering my commitment to professional development and enhancing my ability to support students and individuals with special needs.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Substitute Teacher

02.2025 - Current
  • Provide classroom management and instruction in various K-12 classrooms, providing educational support and ensuring the continuity of learning during teacher absences. Manage classrooms of diverse student populations, including those with special needs.
  • Provide instruction according to lesson plans and adjust to meet individual student needs
  • Maintain classroom behavior and provide support to students
  • Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and academic growth
  • Collaborate with school staff to ensure smooth transitions between lessons and maintain a productive learning environment

Certified Paraprofessional

02.2025 - Current
  • Support teachers and students in the classroom, assisting with academic tasks, behavior management, and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), 504s, and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students with special needs.
  • Provide personal support to students with autism, learning disabilities, and other developmental challenges, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment
  • Assist in implementing instructional strategies and behavioral interventions when necessary
  • Help manage classroom behavior and provide redirection when necessary
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers and other staff to adapt lessons and support students’ academic and social development
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all HIPPA regulations regarding student information

Consultant, University of Montevallo Falcon Facilitators

University of Montevallo
01.2025 - Current
  • Work under a professor of Communication Studies at the University of Montevallo to consult for the Falcon Facilitators, a student organization that hosts deliberative forums on a wide range of topics. Train moderators, assist in the facilitation of discussions, and ensure productive, civil dialogue. Carefully vetted all volunteer applications to ensure a positive organizational fit. Provide Training for new volunteers who lead forums, ensuring they are equipped with skills to guide discussions and take accurate, effective notes
  • Serve as a lead moderator, advising on forum structure, discussion flow, and the effective use of deliberative communication
  • Collaborate with Falcon Facilitators to design and host forums, engaging participants in meaningful discussions and promoting consensus-building on complex issues
  • Ensure all forums are inclusive, creating an environment where diverse voices and perspectives can be heard. Collect data from deliberative forums, perform thematic analyses
  • Develop actionable next steps to drive informed decision-making and consensus-building

Disability Compliance Committee Member

University of Montevallo
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Play a crucial role in ensuring the University complies with disability-related regulations and policies. Review and advise on disability accommodations, monitoring compliance with relevant laws. Work with students and faculty to promote an inclusive environment for individuals with disabilities
  • Advocated for accessible parking and ramps successfully getting new signage implemented across campus to prevent people from blocking ADA ramps leading to the accessible parking spots
  • Serve as the student representative acting as the student voice on the faculty-filled committee

Student Life Office Assistant

University of Montevallo
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Provided administrative support to the student life office. Assist with daily operations, program coordination, and student engagement activities. Assist in creating a vibrant and supportive environment for students across the university.
  • Coordinated and prepared materials for orientation programs including creating informational packets and ensuring clear communication with new students
  • Answered phone calls and email communication from students, parents, and other University departments, providing accurate information and directing inquiries to appropriate personnel to ensure quick and effective support
  • Assisted in executing daily project activities by coordinating tasks and providing administrative assistance to ensure timely and detailed project execution

University Program Council Coordinator

University of Montevallo
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Oversaw the planning, execution, and evaluation of student programs and events. Managed the UPC student volunteer force. Coordinated with a variety of campus departments and external vendors to ensure smooth and successful events. Managed and balanced a $90,000+ budget including creating a budget proposal, presenting the budget to the finance committee, and tracking expenses throughout the year.
  • Carefully vetted all volunteer applications to ensure a positive organizational fit. Developed and maintained a relationship with all new volunteers to ensure a seamless transition into UPC. Coordinated volunteer sign-ups and assignments for each event throughout the year.
  • Lead a team of 20-25 students to plan, execute, and evaluate the success of 25+ diverse events throughout the school year. These events engaged upwards of 70% of the student population per year enhancing student life and wellness across campus.
  • Oversaw event promotion and marketing through various channels including social media, flyers, and word of mouth.
  • Organized and facilitated regular meetings for UPC members to evaluate progress and collaborate on future events.
  • Served as an executive board member of the Student Government Association, participating in and impacting change across the University.
  • Fostered an inclusive campus environment by engaging a variety of students and soliciting feedback on program needs and interests.
  • Developed and managed the program budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and adherence to university guidelines

Jean O’Connor-Synder Intern

David Mathews Center
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Research deliberative practices and asset-based approaches for working with Alabamians in community-based projects. Apply civic learning experience to a variety of study fields. Participate as an active member of my community. Collaborate with a diverse group of interns to moderate forums, ensuring civil and productive conversation among those with differing opinions.
  • Created and facilitated deliberative forums addressing complex problems, guiding diverse stakeholder groups through structured discussions to develop collaborative solutions and drive consensus on multifaceted issues
  • Collaborate with other JOIP interns at the University of Montevallo to advance research projects
  • Invest in the creation of immersive civic learning opportunities in Alabama communities
  • Participate in an asset-based approach to community development and capacity-building at a local level

Education

B.S. - Communications

University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL
12-2024

Skills

  • Volunteer Management
  • Working with Children of Varying Abilities
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Classroom Management
  • Behavioral Support
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Attention to Detail
  • Effective Interpersonal Skills
  • Time Management
  • Advocacy
  • Classroom management
  • Verbal and written communication

Certification

  • [Substitute Teacher], [Shelby County Schools] - [January 2025]
  • [Paraprofessional], [Shelby County Schools] - [January 2025]

Timeline

Certified Substitute Teacher

02.2025 - Current

Certified Paraprofessional

02.2025 - Current

Consultant, University of Montevallo Falcon Facilitators

University of Montevallo
01.2025 - Current

Disability Compliance Committee Member

University of Montevallo
01.2023 - 12.2024

Student Life Office Assistant

University of Montevallo
01.2022 - 01.2024

University Program Council Coordinator

University of Montevallo
01.2022 - 01.2024

Jean O’Connor-Synder Intern

David Mathews Center
01.2022 - 01.2024

B.S. - Communications

University of Montevallo

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Montevallo

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