● Over 25 years of teaching and leadership experience
● Comprehensive understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), state regulations such as the Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KARs), and district procedures, particularly the JCPS ECE Procedures
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ECE Implementation Coach
Brandeis Elementary School
09.2020 - Current
Completes due process forms, schedules, and chairs Admissions and Release Committees (ARCs)
Assists staff, parents, etc. in referral procedures
Collects data at school level and assist with on-going review and analysis of school data related to achievement gaps of special education population
Adheres to policies for completing reports within specified timelines and prepares reports
Participates in decision making for program planning and development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) aimed at improving individual student achievement
Inputs special education data into district tracking system
Provides professional development on special education issues
Guides and coaches team of 13 to implement appropriate evidence based practices based on data
Effectively selects and competently administers, scores, and interprets assessments for 34 students
Analyzes student performance in relation to progress in general education curriculum
Assistant Principal
Lincoln County High School
09.2019 - 06.2020
Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Evaluated 15 teachers' performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Oversaw curriculum design process to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in education.
Established a truancy program for students, improving overall academic achievement levels at school.
Monitored 950 students' behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
ECE Achievement and Compliance Coach
Fayette County Public Schools
09.2014 - 09.2019
Played role in decision-making regarding program planning and development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) focused on enhancing individual student achievement.
Entered special education data into district tracking system.
Conducted professional development sessions on special education topics.
Offered guidance and coaching to teachers for implementing evidence-based practices based on data analysis.
Contributed to enhancement of instructional assistive technology in collaboration with stakeholders at school level.
Selected and administered assessments proficiently, interpreted their results, and analyzed student performance in relation to progress in general education curriculum.
Completed necessary due process paperwork, coordinated schedules, and chaired Admissions and Release Committees (ARCs) for 115 students.
Provided assistance to staff, parents, and others involved in referral procedures.
Gathered school-level data and contributed to ongoing review and analysis of data pertaining to achievement gaps among special education population.
Ensured adherence to policies regarding timely completion of reports and prepared reports accordingly.
Made recommendations aimed at bolstering college, career, and citizenship readiness by leveraging strengths and addressing weaknesses.
ECE Teacher
West Jessamine High School
08.2002 - 09.2014
Taught resource and collaboration courses of Algebra I, Algebra II, Chemistry, Biology, English I, and Social Studies
Developed and monitored IEPs for 15 students
Coordinated with related service providers in order to implement IEPs
Maintained contact with parents to inform of student progress
Provided interventions to students in Tier II and III status of Response to Intervention
Assisted school in Tier III status by providing leadership and resources of RtI
Conducted trainings among faculty and district on RtI
Disseminated and maintained database of universal screening assessment and progress monitoring
Served as Scholastic Achievement Coach, department chair, and resource teacher for Kentucky Teacher Internship Program, and co-Building Assessment Coordinator (BAC)
Member of Behavior Team, district Intervention Resource Team, and Budget Committee
Education
Master of Education - Leadership Studies
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05.2012
5th Year - Learning And Behavior Disorders
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
12.1998
Skills
Proven ability to coordinate teachers and resources
Expert ability in Response to Intervention process (academic and behavior)
Able to analyze achievement data and participate in decision making
Expert ability to manage multiple departments
Able to implement programs into schools and district
Coordinates communication of stakeholders
Accomplishments
Completed Emerging Leaders Program in 2024
Led class to an average [Number]% increase in math and reading standardized test scores during the 2023-2024 school year.
Named "Special Education Teacher of the Year" in Jessamine County Schools in 2010.
Certification
Professional Certificate for Instructional Leadership- Principal, All Grades, Level 2
Elementary Education Program Consultant
Professional Certificate for Exceptional Children- Learning and Behavior Disorders, K-12
Provisional Certificate for Elementary Education, K-4
Provisional Certificate For Teachers Of Exceptional ChildrenHearing Impaired, Grades K-12
Timeline
ECE Implementation Coach
Brandeis Elementary School
09.2020 - Current
Assistant Principal
Lincoln County High School
09.2019 - 06.2020
ECE Achievement and Compliance Coach
Fayette County Public Schools
09.2014 - 09.2019
ECE Teacher
West Jessamine High School
08.2002 - 09.2014
Master of Education - Leadership Studies
University of Kentucky
5th Year - Learning And Behavior Disorders
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Executive Administrator, Office of the Dean at The Heller School at Brandeis UniversityExecutive Administrator, Office of the Dean at The Heller School at Brandeis University