Jaclynn Merlette
School Administrator
Rancho Santa Margarita,CA
Summary
A student focused instructional leader seeking an Education Specialist or Special Education Coordinator position. Strong interpersonal, technological, and communication skills. An organized, collaborative, decision-maker who builds systems and structures for long-term success. Strives to create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment, where ALL students will reach their academic potential.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean (Assistant Principal)
Oxford Preparatory Academy
07.2019 - Current
- Manage the daily operations of the school
- Oversee Special Education Staff
- Attend all IEP meetings and review IEPs and related documents/reports prior to all meetings
- Extensive experience using SEIS and Aeries
- Perform evaluations to assess teacher/staff strategies and effectiveness
- Member of School Site Council, School Site Leadership Team, English Learner Advisory Committee, Academic Outcomes Committee, and School Dress-Code Committee
- Plan and manage school events
- Create and oversee Master Schedules in Aeries
- Lead site PBIS and MTSS teams
- Coach teachers on effective instructional techniques and classroom/behavior management strategies
- Administrate SST meetings
- Manage school-wide behavior procedures and incentives
- Cultivate, build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders to promote school culture
- Organize and implement school-wide testing and assessments
- Develop school plans and procedures for health, safety, and conduct of students
- Regularly collaborate with all executive administration
- Manage school's social media and weekly staff communication
- Research and incorporate new educational trends and instructional techniques to optimize achievement
Education Specialist
Oxford Preparatory Academy - SV & SOC
11.2016 - 06.2019
- March 2019-June 2019: Assigned Administrative duties to support Interim Chancellor.
- Developed, facilitated and led Individualized Education Program meetings for TK-8th graders.
- Supervised instructional aides, created service minute schedules, coordinated related services, wrote academic assessment reports, assessed students, and provided instructional aide PD.
- Collected and analyzed student data, provided academic intervention, used differentiated instruction, communicated with El Dorado SELPA, collaborated with general education teachers, service providers, and managed timesheets
Special Education Teacher
Monroe Township School District
02.2006 - 07.2016
- TK through 8th grade special educator (co-teacher, pull out support teacher and self-contained teacher during traditional school year and for ESY)
Administrative Field Experience
Monroe Township School District
09.2008 - 07.2010
- Completed 250 hours with various district administrators (Elementary Principal, two Assistant Principals, and Assistant Superintendent)
- Oversaw after school ELA/Math Intervention program
- Served as building administrator when Principal and Assistant Principal were off-site
- Attended leadership seminars
- Lead Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ05.2005
CREDENTIALS:
- California Administrative Services Credential
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
- California Education Specialist Instruction Credential with EL Authorization (mild/mod)
- NJ Standard Certificate - Principal
- NJ Standard Certificate - Supervisor
- NJ Standard Certificate - Special Education Teacher
- NJ Standard Certificate - Elementary School Teacher
- NJ Highly Qualified Teacher of Mathematics - Grades K-8
Timeline
Dean (Assistant Principal)
Oxford Preparatory Academy
07.2019 - Current
Education Specialist
Oxford Preparatory Academy - SV & SOC
11.2016 - 06.2019
Administrative Field Experience
Monroe Township School District
09.2008 - 07.2010
Special Education Teacher
Monroe Township School District
02.2006 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Educational Administration
University of Scranton
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
The College of New Jersey
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