To obtain an administrative position that supports student success through collaborative leadership, data-driven practices, and inclusive decision-making.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
06.2022 - Current
- Deliver IEP-based instruction aligned with student needs.
- Collaborate with staff and families to enhance academic and behavioral outcomes.
- Facilitate IEP meetings and ensure procedural compliance.
- Support student behavior management and supervision across environments.
Inclusion Teacher
Henrico County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Co-planned instruction and managed behavior supports.
- Facilitated IEPs and conducted academic progress monitoring.
- Contributed to English PLC and led behavioral intervention efforts.
Special Education Teacher
New Kent County Public Schools
08.2002 - 06.2021
- Delivered inclusive and self-contained instruction.
- Provided leadership in PBIS and co-teaching environments.
- Conducted homebound and extended year instruction for at-risk students.
Department Chair – Special Education
New Kent County Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Led special education team, ensuring compliance with IDEA.
- Streamlined IEP development and enhanced cross-department collaboration.
- Conducted staff training and managed data-informed interventions.
Intern, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
New Kent County Public Schools
03.2016 - 05.2016
- Updated district website and supported communication improvements.
- Assisted in the creation of the middle school Program of Study.
- Engaged in instructional leadership at the district level.
Education
Ed.S. - Educational Leadership and Administration
The George Washington University
01.2017
M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction
Averett University
01.2010
Special Education Endorsement - undefined
Virginia Union University
01.2004
B.S. - Criminal Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University
01.1997
Skills
Strategic Planning
Instructional Leadership
IEP Compliance
Behavior Intervention
Collaboration
Data Analysis
Crisis Response
Positive Behavior Supports (PBIS)
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Student Information Systems - Synergy
IEP Management Platforms
Accomplishments
Passed School Leaders Licensure Assessment, May 2025
Special Education Department chairperson for three years.
Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
Completed Virginia Aspiring Special Education Leaders Academy - Cohort X
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
06.2022 - Current
Inclusion Teacher
Henrico County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Department Chair – Special Education
New Kent County Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2020
Intern, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Coordinator of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Chesterfield County Public SchoolsCoordinator of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Chesterfield County Public Schools
Special Education - Adapted Curriculum at Chesterfield County Public SchoolsSpecial Education - Adapted Curriculum at Chesterfield County Public Schools