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Jodi Liby

Boise,ID

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Demonstrates excellent work ethic and organization.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher and English Language Coordinator

ISucceed Virtual High School
Boise, United States
08.2013 - Current
  • Virtually develop and teach English and Math courses online using multiple LMS platforms (Canvas, Blackboard, G Suite).
  • Collect weekly data to drive educational based decisions and provide interventions for student success.
  • Manage legal documents and facilitate yearly meetings to review that these documents are being followed with fidelity.
  • Write and monitor individual education plans that include transition plans to help students prepare for continued education and job training.
  • Developed and implemented our school districts English Language Learner Program, following state guidelines and compliance rules.
  • Collaborate with teachers, parents and students to ensure students are making growth in their educational needs.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on policy and procedures of English Language Learners and Special Education students.

Special Education Teacher and Response to Intervention Coordinator

Horseshoe Bend And Boise School Districts
Boise, Idaho
01.2007 - 06.2013
  • Developed and implemented the district wide Response to Intervention (RTI) program.
  • Managed a caseload of students; this included, checking grades, modifying schoolwork, writing IEP’s, eligibility reports, progress reports, and functional behavior plans.
  • Administered academic tests as needed to determine special education services.
  • Collaborated with parents, school staff, and special education team.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of needs.

Developmental Specialist Supervisor and Quality Assurance

The Arc of Idaho
10.2000 - 08.2007
  • Provided case management to include the ongoing coordination of participant services.
  • Administered assessment instruments to determine the participant’s skill development.
  • Developed goals and training consistent with Individualized Program Plans for participants based upon the individual’s interests, strengths, goals, and skill levels.
  • Determined measurable long term and short-term goals and integrate the data to drive services.
  • Evaluated and prepared resources, curriculum, and materials needed to facilitate services.
  • Monitored and maintained the integrity of participant’s records in conformance with licensure/accreditation bodies and company policies and procedures.
  • Provided supervision, guidance, support, and training to paraprofessionals.

Volunteer

AmeriCorps
05.1999 - 05.2000
  • A year long service that included tutoring at-risk students in the Boise School District
  • Organized the first annual Brain Injury Awareness Walk; the walk helped raise 6,000 dollars and the proceeds were dispersed to other brain injury programs

First Book President

Volunteer Work
Boise, ID
01.2013 - 01.2015

Distributed new books to non-profit organizations and government entities that serve children from low income families.
*Secured grant funding.

Education

Bachelor of Art - History

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Master of Education: K-12 -

Boise State University
Boise, ID
01.2008

Certification - Library Science

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
01.2022

Skills

  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Student records management
  • Disability assessment testing
  • Student counseling
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Lesson Planning
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Critical Thinking
  • Training and Development
  • Group and individual instruction

Mountain Biking

I love bikes and dirt.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher and English Language Coordinator

ISucceed Virtual High School
08.2013 - Current

First Book President

Volunteer Work
01.2013 - 01.2015

Special Education Teacher and Response to Intervention Coordinator

Horseshoe Bend And Boise School Districts
01.2007 - 06.2013

Developmental Specialist Supervisor and Quality Assurance

The Arc of Idaho
10.2000 - 08.2007

Volunteer

AmeriCorps
05.1999 - 05.2000

Bachelor of Art - History

Boise State University

Master of Education: K-12 -

Boise State University

Certification - Library Science

University of Idaho
Jodi Liby