Jared D. Graybiel
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Educator and Outreach Manager with extensive experience in public, private, and online instruction. Developed a City Wide theater program for at-risk youth at in Grand Rapids, MI, significantly increasing community engagement for the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre . Proven ability to cultivate partnerships and implement innovative teaching strategies, delivering impactful educational experiences for diverse learners.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Manager
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2023 - Current
- Established and launched a citywide theater program for at-risk youth in an urban environment.
- Recruited and supervised teaching artists for diverse onsite and offsite programming.
- Facilitated comprehensive professional development for teaching artists to apply innovative teaching and engagement strategies in classrooms.
- Supervised a team of four Outreach Coordinators, providing guidance and feedback as needed.
- Cultivated relationships with key partners in the community to promote collaboration opportunities.
- Assisted with developing marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, posters.
Owner/Operator
Lakeshore Educational Services, LLC
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted students throughout the country with private tutoring and academic support.
- Partnered with local districts to provide targeted reading intervention solutions.
- Provided feedback on student performance and progress.
- Utilized technology-based tools to enhance instruction and facilitate learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on their performance.
- Students regularly achieved or exceeded grade-level benchmarks.
Secondary Special Education Teacher
Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Achieved "Effective" teacher rating based on classroom evaluations, student progress, and formulation of tailored education plans.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques such as cooperative learning groups and scaffolding into daily lessons.
- Assessed student performance using formal and informal methods.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions for students with severe emotional or behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with center directors on best practices when working with students with disabilities.
Elementary Intensive Reading Interventionist
Campus Elementary School
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Created lesson plans to help struggling readers increase their comprehension skills.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards meeting literacy goals set forth in IEPs.
- Evaluated curriculum materials relevant to reading instruction and recommended changes when necessary.
- Monitored progress of identified students by collecting data on an ongoing basis and using it to inform instruction decisions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to best practices in literacy instruction.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Black River Public Schools
Holland, MI
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Instructed and monitored students in a variety of academic activities, such as reading, writing, mathematics and social studies.
- Conducted Child Study team meetings aimed at recognizing students with possible disabilities in district and executing Tier 3 interventions.
- Developed Individual Education Programs for each student to address educational needs and objectives.
- Advised emerging teaching candidates from area colleges/universities.
- Monitored student performance through observations, assessments and record-keeping.
- Integrated classroom technologies into lessons when appropriate.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, administrators and other professionals to develop strategies for meeting the needs of special education students.
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Black River Public Schools
Holland, MI
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Implemented research-based behavioral interventions to significantly decrease a student's aggressive behaviors and manage emotional impairments.
Classroom Teacher
Hamilton Community Schools
Hamilton, MI
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Earned a "Highly-Effective" teacher rating from in-classroom evaluations, student growth, and reaching Individual Development Plan goals.
- Participated in curriculum team meetings to choose curriculum, modify curriculum, and/or plan curriculum maps for each grade level in the district.
Education
B.S. - Special Education, Learning Disability
Hope College
Holland, MI05.2010
Skills
- Teaching and instructional strategies
- Professional development
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Behavioral interventions
- Student intervention planning
- Personalized learning
- Instructional technology
- Collaboration skills
- Partnership cultivation
- Community outreach
- Nonprofit experience
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Outreach Manager
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
01.2023 - Current
Secondary Special Education Teacher
Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan
01.2021 - 01.2023
Owner/Operator
Lakeshore Educational Services, LLC
01.2020 - Current
Elementary Intensive Reading Interventionist
Campus Elementary School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Black River Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2019
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Black River Public Schools
01.2014 - 06.2014
Classroom Teacher
Hamilton Community Schools
01.2010 - 01.2014
B.S. - Special Education, Learning Disability
Hope College
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