Joyce Harrer
Newberg,OR
Summary
Dynamic educator and advocate with extensive experience in special education and student services, notably with Salem Keizer School District. Excelled in developing and implementing professional development, leveraging instructional techniques, and fostering student engagement. Proven track record in enhancing student learning environments and managing high-profile student relations. Skilled in IEP compliance and building strong student and parent relationships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Associate- Student Services
Salem Keizer School District
Salem, OR
08.2024 - Current
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout the school year
- Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel
- Coordinated with building principals and district leadership student needs of nine high schools in EGS, Life skills, LRC, DLC classrooms and Community transition Programs
- Attend and assist in planning in services professional development
- Case Manage High Profile Students
- Develop capacity and training with case managers in compliance and instructional practices
- Serve as District Representative for all high schools and assist with abbreviated day meeting
- Observed teachers, documented activities, and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms
- Established a positive, stimulating learning environment for students and an exciting education-focused teacher setting
HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION CASE MANAGER
Evergreen Virtual Academy (Formerly Oregon Virtual Academy)
North Bend, OR
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Evaluated and maintained progress for a caseload of 30 students
- Develop and collaborate to support the needs of students on IEPs
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement and record student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Assisted struggling students in maintaining progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with the master schedule
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education
- Verified student grades, attendance, and schedules
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
STUDENT SUPPORT ADVISOR
Oregon Virtual Academy
North Bend, OR
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and behavioral barriers for a caseload of 250 students
- Conducted academic advisement services for students recurring to maintain the educational progression
- Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness, and academic value
- Assisted students in selecting courses to align with their interests and abilities
- Consulted with students to advise on topic selection, appropriateness, and academic value
- Provided academic support in all academic areas to prompt student engagement
General Education Teacher
Village Home
Beaverton, OR
02.2015 - 06.2019
- Serve full time students and part time home school in academic class including biology, science and math
Education
Master of Educational Administration -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education and Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Student Rapport-Building
- Developing and Implementing Professional Development
- IEP Compliance
- Special Education
- Behavior Modification
- General Supervision Federal Guidelines
- Instructional Techniques
- Educational Strategies
- Synergy
- Technology Training (IXL, Canvas, Boom Cards, Adobe)
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Classroom Instruction
- Microsoft Office 365
- Google Suite
- Positive Learning Environment
- Student and Parent Relations
- Student Engagement
- Serve as District Representative at IEP Meetings
- Managing High Profile Student Relations
Timeline
Program Associate- Student Services
Salem Keizer School District
08.2024 - Current
HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION CASE MANAGER
Evergreen Virtual Academy (Formerly Oregon Virtual Academy)
08.2020 - 08.2024
STUDENT SUPPORT ADVISOR
Oregon Virtual Academy
08.2019 - 08.2020
General Education Teacher
Village Home
02.2015 - 06.2019
Master of Educational Administration -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education and Special Education
Grand Canyon University
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