To provide professional assistance, guidance and support to staff, administrators and students utilizing my exceptional organization, communication and leadership skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
PROGRAM SUPPORT TEACHER
MADISON METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
MADISON, WI
08.2018 - Current
JOHN MUIR ELEMENTARY AND MIDVALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
ORCHARD RIDGE ELEMENTARY AND MIDVALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Collaborate with principal and staff to support the MTSS process including data analysis and problem-solving around the needs of striving scholars
Conduct initial evaluations, determine eligibility and need for special education services
Assist special education staff in providing culturally responsive practices and instruction for students with disabilities
Work collaboratively with teachers in using student progress monitoring data to support instructional practices and increase student achievement
CROSS CATEGORICAL TEACHER
MADISON METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Madison, WI
08.1996 - 06.2018
CESAR CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY AND THOREAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Co-taught with regular education staff in an inclusive environment
Collaborated with regular education and related services staff, and parents
Provided direct teaching and support to students with identified special education needs
Differentiated, modified and replaced curriculum to meet individualized educational needs of students
Implemented on-going assessments/data collection to determine individual goals for learning and grouping of students
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Interdisciplinary Studies/Curriculum & Instruction
National Louis University
Chicago, IL
12-2000
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Cognitive Disabilities PK-9
UW WHITEWATER
Whitewater, WI
12-1995
Skills
Special Education Expertise
Individual Education Plans IEPs
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Differentiated Instruction
Collaborative Teamwork
Parent Communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PROGRAM SUPPORT TEACHER
MADISON METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2018 - Current
CROSS CATEGORICAL TEACHER
MADISON METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.1996 - 06.2018
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Interdisciplinary Studies/Curriculum & Instruction
National Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Cognitive Disabilities PK-9