Julia A. Lee
Summary
Experienced educator with a strong track record in guiding students and faculty. Skilled in developing and implementing behavior plans, assessing student abilities, and collaborating on curriculum development. Dedicated to enhancing student well-being and meeting diverse educational needs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Dean of Students
Wilson Middle School
Albuquerque, New Mexico
08.2025 - Current
- Oversaw student disciplinary hearings, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
- Manage crisis intervention protocols, providing immediate support for students in need.
- Engage with diverse student populations to promote inclusivity and equity initiatives.
- Establish behavioral procedures to reinforce positive interactions between parents, students and faculty.
- Uphold commitment to educational excellence by promoting and establishing atmosphere of mutual respect and trust between students, faculty and parents.
- Enforce behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success.
- Communicate frequently by telephone, email and in-person meetings with families of students struggling to meet school expectations for discipline and attendance.
- Maintain organized records to document student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes.
- Coordinate crisis response planning with local law enforcement agencies.
- Provide guidance on student discipline matters including investigations and hearings.
- Monitor campus climate and co-curricular activities to ensure safety of students.
ESE Resource Teacher/ ESE Department Chair
Hoover Middle School
Indialantic, FL
06.2022 - 05.2025
- Served as 7th-8th grade ESE Learning Strategies teacher and ESE department chair.
- Managed whole group collaboration among resource students and classroom teachers.
- Delivered one-on-one, small-group, and whole-group instruction to enhance learning outcomes.
- Conducted lesson planning, behavior management, progress reports, and classroom assessments.
- Facilitated parent communication, FAST administration, and IEP creation and implementation.
- Executed functional behavioral assessments to identify learning-impacting behaviors.
- Ensured compliance with district policies regarding ESE services and procedures.
- Collaborated with professionals such as speech language pathologists to support diverse learners.
Infant Toddler Development Specialist
Creative Speech Solutions
Orlando, FL
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Delivered center-based and home-based early intervention for children from birth to three years with developmental delays.
- Provided education to families and caregivers, enhancing support systems.
- Documented lessons, activities, and follow-up notes weekly for continuous improvement.
- Authored Plans of Care and Discharge Summaries for systematic tracking.
- Conducted classroom observations of preschoolers in special education to assess needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive child and family care.
- Engaged families in goal-setting processes for targeted developmental outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored to identified areas of delay.
Instructional Coach
Viera Charter School
Viera, FL
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Coaching cycle with elementary and middle school teachers.
- Provided professional development to teachers and administrators on instructional strategies, best practices, and implementation of curriculum.
- Mentored new or struggling teachers by offering constructive advice about pedagogical approaches.
- Coordinating, scheduling, and monitoring the IPST process.
- Disseminating data and hosting teacher data chats.
- Tier 2 and Tier 3 small group interventions in math and reading.
- Collaboration with staff and administration.
- Attended conferences related to educational topics such as assessment methods, instructional strategies.
- Coached teachers in effective use of technology tools to enhance instruction and student engagement.
- Served as a resource person for faculty members seeking information about curriculum development processes.
- Assisted teachers in developing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to meet the needs of all learners.
- Evaluated existing curricula materials for accuracy and relevance to current educational standards.
- Analyzed data from observations, assessments, and other sources to create action plans for improvement.
1st grade teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Cocoa Beach, FL
07.2020 - 08.2021
- All responsibilities of the classroom teacher, including but not limited to writing lesson plans and delivering scaffolded lessons,
- Whole group and small group lessons in reading, math, science, social studies, and writing.
- Data tracking, MTSS, report cards, classroom management, parent communication, and communication with staff and administration.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions designed to improve academic achievement among all learners.
- Created classroom environment that promoted positive behavior expectations and respect for diversity.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress throughout the school year.
- Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching pedagogy or instructional strategies.
ESE Resource Teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Cocoa Beach, FL
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Collaboration with classroom teachers, small group and one-on-one instruction in reading, math, writing, social skills and independent functioning
- Assessment, communication with families, behavior management, IEP progress report
- Parent communication, writing IEP's, coordination and administration of FSA
- Member of threat assessment team, schedule management, distance learning, virtual IEP meetings
ESE VE Teacher
Ocean Breeze Elementary
Indian Harbour Beach, FL
04.2015 - 07.2018
- Kindergarten-3rd grade VE/resource students’ whole group
- Collaboration with classroom teachers, one-on-one, small and whole group instruction
- Behavior management, progress reports, classroom assessments
- Academic testing to qualify students for programs, parent communication
- FSA, BELLA, and district test administration, and IEP creation and implementation
PRE-K EELP Assistant
Ocean Breeze Elementary
Indian Harbour Beach, FL
04.2014 - 08.2015
- Assisting classroom teacher with all aspects of running pre-K classroom
- Classroom consisted of students ages 3-5 with a diverse range of developmental delays
- Worked one-on-one, in small groups and whole group with students
- Worked daily to address students IEP goals, collect data and track progress
ESE Resource Teacher
Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Palm Bay, FL
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Collaboration with classroom teachers, one-on-one, small and whole group instruction
- Progress reports, classroom assessment, academic testing to qualify students for programs
- Parent communication, FCAT, BELLA, and district test administration
- IEP creation and implementation
ESE/Compliance Coordinator
Imagine Schools of West Melbourne
West Melbourne, FL
06.2010 - 04.2014
- Coordination of all IEP, 504 and IPST meetings
- Oversight of self-contained VE units and resource teachers
- Provide services to students pre-K through 8 in inclusion classrooms
- Maintenance of all ESE records (IEP’s, 504, Evaluations, input forms etc.)
- AS400, academic and psychological screeners and assessments
- Writing Functional Behavior Assessments, writing IEP’s and matrixes using Excent
- Social skills training, mentoring at risk students, and coordination of services for all ESE students
One on One Autistic Teacher
ICDRC School
Melbourne, FL
08.2009 - 05.2010
- All aspects of teaching in a private one-on-one setting with a 9-year-old student with profound autism
- Coordination of medical and therapy services (speech/language & occupational therapy)
- IEP and progress reports, compliance training, communication with family, behavior analyst and techs
Inclusion Teacher (short term contract)
Meadowlane Primary
West Melbourne, FL
12.2008 - 02.2009
- 2nd and 3rd grade inclusion for SLD students
- Collaboration with classroom teachers, one-on-one, small and whole group instruction
- Progress reports, classroom assessment, academic testing to qualify students for programs
- Parent communication, FCAT administration, DIBELS administration, and IEP’s
VE Resource Teacher (short term contract)
Meadowlane Primary & Intermediate Elementary
West Melbourne, FL
01.2008 - 05.2008
- 6th grade inclusion for SLD students, 2nd grade pull out resource, Kindergarten and 1st grade VE resource
- Whole group, small group and one-on-one instruction in reading, math, science and social studies
- Assessment, communication with families, FCAT and DIBELS administration and IEP’s
2nd Grade Teacher & Special Education Coordinator
Brevard Christian School
Melbourne, FL
07.2006 - 01.2008
- Lesson Plans, whole and small group instruction, ABEKA reading & phonics curriculum, Saxon Math curriculum
- Assessment, communication with families, report cards, field trip planning, and class and school wide program planning
- School contact for all special education concerns, observation and planning for students with remedial needs
ESE Behavioral/ Emotional Handicapped Teacher
Jupiter Elementary
Palm Bay, FL
07.2004 - 04.2006
- 4th-6th grade self-contained classroom
- Lesson Plans, whole and small group instruction, SRA reading curriculum
- Behavior modification, token economy, assessment, communication with family, specialists, and support services
- Coordination of services, academic modifications, report cards, mentoring at risk students, and writing IEP’s using Excent
EC Behavior/Emotional Handicapped Teacher
University Meadows Elem.
Charlotte, NC
07.2002 - 03.2004
- 3rd-5th grade students
- Lesson Plans, whole and small group instruction, SRA reading curriculum, Saxon Math
- Behavior modification, token economy, assessment, communication with family, specialists, and support services
- Coordination of services, academic modifications, report cards, and writing IEP’s using EasyIEP
Substitute Teacher and Mental Health Tech
Devereux Florida Intensive Residential Treatment Hospital
Viera, FL
07.1997 - 05.1999
- Working with high risk children ages 4–18 in a behavioral treatment facility in both the school and residential setting
- Educating, modeling appropriate behavior, counseling, developing treatment plans and IEP’s
- Behavior management and communication with families
Nanny for infant twins with disabilities
The Thompson Family
Melbourne, FL
07.1995 - 11.1996
- Care for newborn twins with medical needs
- One born with macrocephalus and hydrocephalus, both requiring apnea monitors
- Both with feeding needs and reflux, attend early intervention appointments, attend therapy sessions and doctors’ appointments
Volunteer with licensed Occupational therapist
Easter Seals Early Intervention
Melbourne, FL
07.1994 - 07.1995
- Shadow Occupational Therapist during Early Intervention Screenings and therapy sessions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Education, Psychology
University of Central Florida
01.2000
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavior management
- Data analysis
- Instructional strategies
- Special education compliance
- Team collaboration
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Positive behavior support
- Crisis intervention
- Professional development
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
Certification
• Florida, Professional Teachers License K-12 Special Education (ESE)
• Florida, Professional Teachers License K-6 Elementary Education
• Florida, Reading Endorsement K-12
• Florida, ESOL K-12
• Florida, Professional Teachers License K-6 Elementary Education
• Florida, Reading Endorsement K-12
• Florida, ESOL K-12
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dean of Students
Wilson Middle School
08.2025 - Current
Infant Toddler Development Specialist
Creative Speech Solutions
01.2024 - 08.2024
ESE Resource Teacher/ ESE Department Chair
Hoover Middle School
06.2022 - 05.2025
Instructional Coach
Viera Charter School
08.2021 - 04.2022
1st grade teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
07.2020 - 08.2021
ESE Resource Teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
07.2018 - 07.2020
ESE VE Teacher
Ocean Breeze Elementary
04.2015 - 07.2018
PRE-K EELP Assistant
Ocean Breeze Elementary
04.2014 - 08.2015
ESE Resource Teacher
Christa McAuliffe Elementary
06.2013 - 04.2014
ESE/Compliance Coordinator
Imagine Schools of West Melbourne
06.2010 - 04.2014
One on One Autistic Teacher
ICDRC School
08.2009 - 05.2010
Inclusion Teacher (short term contract)
Meadowlane Primary
12.2008 - 02.2009
VE Resource Teacher (short term contract)
Meadowlane Primary & Intermediate Elementary
01.2008 - 05.2008
2nd Grade Teacher & Special Education Coordinator
Brevard Christian School
07.2006 - 01.2008
ESE Behavioral/ Emotional Handicapped Teacher
Jupiter Elementary
07.2004 - 04.2006
EC Behavior/Emotional Handicapped Teacher
University Meadows Elem.
07.2002 - 03.2004
Substitute Teacher and Mental Health Tech
Devereux Florida Intensive Residential Treatment Hospital
07.1997 - 05.1999
Nanny for infant twins with disabilities
The Thompson Family
07.1995 - 11.1996
Volunteer with licensed Occupational therapist
Easter Seals Early Intervention
07.1994 - 07.1995
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Education, Psychology
University of Central Florida