Julia Timmons
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Collaborative leader dedicated to fostering an engaged and empowering work culture through effective partnerships with colleagues. Demonstrated strength in problem-solving and a strong work ethic, driven by a passion for maintaining high standards. Skilled in making independent decisions and possessing excellent customer relations aptitude, with a proven ability to build and nurture relationships. Highly organized and reliable, adept at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude and delivering exceptional customer service. Documented success in building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Accessibility and Disability Resources
University of Lynchburg
01.2013 - 05.2024
- Developed workflow and managed student accommodations consideration and approval for academic, housing, and dietary needs
- Managed implementation of complex accommodations for high-risk students.
- Interacted responsively and compassionately with students, families, faculty, and staff to provide support, build connections, and nurture relationships
- Handled challenging circumstances to maintain the highest standard of balance among student needs, faculty academic freedom, and fundamental institutional objectives
- Recruited, hired, and trained team members to maintain high productivity, performance, and independence.
- Developed strategic partnerships and connections with colleagues to facilitate efficient and consistent services.
- Monitored, reviewed, and optimized departmental workflow and staff resources to simplify processes for students and faculty
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting relationships using dynamic communication skills and strong conflict resolution
- Offered training opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen services provided to students with disabilities
- Developed and managed departmental budget; monitored expenditures to mitigate the risk of overages.
- Distributed reports to provide administration and board members with data and management of student needs.
- Consistently reported critical issues to higher management with great detail.
- Monitored legal trends and developments of ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title II Part D to facilitate institutional compliance and reduce operational risks.
Volunteer Co-Curator and Developer of Earthzone Marine Biology and Herpetology Centers and Laserium/Physical Science Center
Lynchburg City Schools
03.2009 - 08.2011
- Design a unique, hands-on learning center of live animals within appropriate habitats comprised of reptiles, amphibians, and marine organisms
- Assistance with the development of a unique physical science/laser center
- Management of budget, ordering, and all financial responsibilities for Earthzone centers
- Wrote and was awarded local and federal grants totaling more than $100,000
- Develop curricula and training guides: interactive curriculum coordinated with science, math, and language arts SOL objectives; teacher training in program implementation; animal care and safe handling practices; facility management and maintenance guides
- Design and implementation of student clubs and after-school activities
- Care for and maintained over 100 species of live organisms
- Development of extensive field trip curriculum for selected at-risk students including coordination with Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Lynchburg College, Sweet Briar College, and several other environmental organizations.
Instructional Technology Specialist
Lynchburg City Schools
08.1996 - 06.2011
- Train seventy-five teachers to use available technologies for professional and instructional use to enhance learning and facilitate teaching in multiple modalities
- Administration (management, training, and implementation) of a wide variety of Learning Management Systems (LMS) for staff and students
- Train approximately 600 teachers and students in administration and use of Standards of Learning testing through Pearson Access Virginia (ePat, TestNav, and EIMS); Assisted in online testing enrollment and scheduling; Compilation of school-wide disaggregated test results from EIMS using Microsoft Access; Development and implementation of testing strategies curriculum; implementing testing accommodations for students with disabilities
- Work with teachers to provide adaptive technologies and accommodations for students with disabilities in classroom and lab settings
- Administer approximately six hundred student network accounts; manage network data storage structure and security
- Access database development and management for various scheduling and instructional purposes.
- Physical management of all technology including inventory, installation copyright compliance, basic troubleshooting (software and hardware) and repairs, helpdesk liaison, and equipment replacement.
- Develop an internet safety curriculum for middle school-level students
- Develop curriculum, training, and assessment for Virginia Teacher Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel; manage teacher compliance
- School-level webmaster; maintain school webpage; training development and implementation for teacher-created webpages.
Teacher, Severely Emotionally Disturbed/Mentally Retarded Students; Teacher, Severe Autistic Students; Teacher, Severely Profoundly Handicapped Students
Lynchburg City Schools
08.1981 - 06.1996
- Teacher for students with autism and severe behavioral and cognitive disabilities
- Teacher for severely physically disabled students
- Supervision of two teacher assistants
- Facilitated an alliance with community organizations and school division consultations in the region to develop behavioral and educational plans appropriate for students with severe disabilities relating to school, home, and community needs
- Inclusive of computer and augmentative communication systems and devices
- Child Study Committee Chairperson and Secretary
- Chairman of the IEP revision committee
- Worked closely with a cross-functional team of teachers and disability specialists to develop and launch an Adaptive Technology Library for schools in the Lynchburg Region, including securing $34,500 in grant funding
- Regional adaptive technologies consultant for students with disabilities
- Consultation with TTAC Lynchburg (Technical Training and Assistance Center).
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, VA05.1987
Bachelor of Science in Education -
Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, VA05.1981
Skills
- Organizational Development
- Strategic Planning
- Strategies and goals
- Creativity and Innovation
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Information Technology Management
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Project Management
- Project Coordination
- Staff Management
- Crisis Management
- Issues Resolution
- Rules and regulations
- Vendor Management
- Budget Management
- Financial Reporting
Certification
- Emotional Disturbance
- Learning Disabilities/Emotional Disturbance
- Commonwealth of Virginia Postgraduate Professional License, 06/2106
Continuingeducation
Continuing Education through various courses, workshops, and classes throughout 30-year teaching career.
Timeline
Director, Accessibility and Disability Resources
University of Lynchburg
01.2013 - 05.2024
Volunteer Co-Curator and Developer of Earthzone Marine Biology and Herpetology Centers and Laserium/Physical Science Center
Lynchburg City Schools
03.2009 - 08.2011
Instructional Technology Specialist
Lynchburg City Schools
08.1996 - 06.2011
Teacher, Severely Emotionally Disturbed/Mentally Retarded Students; Teacher, Severe Autistic Students; Teacher, Severely Profoundly Handicapped Students
Lynchburg City Schools
08.1981 - 06.1996
Master of Arts - Special Education
Lynchburg College
Bachelor of Science in Education -
Lynchburg College
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