Julie Rice
Johnstown,PA
Summary
- Advocates successfully in driving regulatory and standards compliance, directing instructional programs to meet the needs of at-risk youth, Educational Leadership / Student Performance / Skills Development/Curriculum Dev. & Design Professional Summary:
- Offering 10 Years of progressive experience in the development and oversight of academic programs, policies, and initiatives to promote student growth and achievement. (24 Years in education)
- Leadership experience serving more than 1500 students across multiple schools, with expertise in the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of challenging and inspiring curricula, literacy interventions, and special education.
- Passionate education advocate successful in driving regulatory and standards compliance; directing instructional programs to meet the needs of at-risk youth; and building top-performing teams committed to the academic success of each student. Special Education
- Literacy Program Development
- Curricula Improvements
- Relationship Building
- Budget management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Staff Development
- Achievement improvements
- Test Improvement Strategies
Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results, and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Secondary
Curriculum, Commonwealth Charter Academy
07.2020 - Current
- Provided guidance, support, supervision, leadership, and development to a team of Curriculum Coordinators
- Worked in conjunction with the Director of Curriculum to oversee all aspects of course creation and management and ensure that deadlines and quality controls are being met by the team
- Worked in conjunction with team and other departments on designing appropriate online lessons, assessments, and instruction that address the needs of General Education students, Special Education Students, Gifted Learners, English Learners, and students in need of intervention, including students who are thought to be exceptional and are being evaluated to determine special education eligibility
- Worked in partnership with LMS developers and strategic partners to manage the course and lesson creation process
- Managed and supported systems for course revisions and enhancements
- Collaborate with department principals and leadership for program implementation and needs
- Keep current of new developments and research in online education for exceptional students and share this information with teachers as appropriate
- Evaluate curriculum, resources, and technology for adoption into all courses
- Demonstrated the ability to develop a motivated team of curriculum leaders who share best practices and monitor student growth
- Demonstrated the organizational skills necessary to oversee a program from inception to completion.
Middle School Manager of Special Education
Commonwealth Charter Academy
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Assisted with ensuring compliance with Department of Education regulations
- Participated in the individual education plan (IEP) process by attending IEP meetings, working collaboratively with IEP team members, completing and preparing IEP paperwork, and delivering instruction in a meaningful appropriate way to enable students to progress toward goals outlined in the IEP
- Assisted in the development of individualized lesson plans, goals, and success criteria for specially designed instruction
- Conducted training needs assessments and provided initial and ongoing training for employees
- Ensured special education teachers follow appropriate teaching practices, curriculum and outcome measures
- Observed virtual classrooms to assess curriculum staff and resource needs
- Assisted in the differentiation of curriculum to meet individual learning needs
- Supervised support staff onsite and virtually
- Assisted in the coordination and administration of state testing
- Completed daily enrollment of special education students in grades 6-8
- Managed drop-in center for staff and students in the local Johnstown office
- Collaborated with general education staff and administration to coordinate, develop, and implement modified programming appropriate for special learners
Early Intervention Coordinator
Elem Special Education, Tyrone Area School District
, PA
11.2014 - 08.2017
- Coordinate and implement special education services and paperwork for students ages 3-10
Secondary Literacy Coach
Tyrone Area School District
, PA
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Coach staff on new strategies and interventions available in the classroom
- Led classes of 16-30 students and developed assessment tools to verify completion and comprehension.
Secondary Remedial Language and Literacy Teacher
Tyrone Area SD
, PA
08.2001 - 08.2012
- Develop and implement 8th-11th grade remedial reading program, Assess& Analyze Data, Categorize students using IRI data, Coordinate lesson plans and units of instruction for students of varying developmental abilities
- Write Individualized Educational Plans for students with cognitive disabilities
- Monitor program progress of students with cognitive learning disabilities.
Education
M.S Special - Educational Leadership
Saint Francis University
2016
M.S Ed Literacy - undefined
Saint Francis University
2008
Bachelor of Science Elem - Special Education
Clarion University
2000
Supervisory of Special Education (PK-12) Reading Specialist (PK-12 - undefined
Timeline
Supervisor of Secondary
Curriculum, Commonwealth Charter Academy
07.2020 - Current
Middle School Manager of Special Education
Commonwealth Charter Academy
08.2017 - 07.2020
Early Intervention Coordinator
Elem Special Education, Tyrone Area School District
11.2014 - 08.2017
Secondary Literacy Coach
Tyrone Area School District
02.2012 - 11.2014
Secondary Remedial Language and Literacy Teacher
Tyrone Area SD
08.2001 - 08.2012
M.S Special - Educational Leadership
Saint Francis University
M.S Ed Literacy - undefined
Saint Francis University
Bachelor of Science Elem - Special Education
Clarion University