Dedicated educational leader with extensive experience as Assistant Principal, excelling in positive behavior interventions and relationship building. Proven track record in enhancing student engagement and overseeing effective testing coordination, fostering a collaborative school culture that supports diverse learners and their families.
*Assistant Principal in a rural 7-12 school
*Oversee EST, 504, and attendance
*Oversee student behavior, positive behavior interventions, and restorative practices
*Supervision and evaluation of teachers
*Oversee state testing, college board testing, and local testing
*Train teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification
*Build productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
*Build and maintainpositive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
*Assistant Principal for students grades 6-8
*Supervised and evaluatedteachers, paraeducators, and behavior interventionists
*Behavior Management of students
*Manage MTSS
*Collaborated with central office, guidance, and other committees
*Oversaw Special Education at middle school
*Student Services Coordinator at Mettawee Community School and the Dorset School
*Consulted with school teams regarding instructional practices across all tiers
*Served as Local Education Agency (LEA) representative at special education team meetings at both BRSU schools and non-BRSU schools
*Ensured appropriate delivery and implementation of both special education instruction and related services as stipulated on IEPs
*Ensured compliance with all local and federal laws and regulations relating to students with IEPs and students referred for an evaluation to determine special education eligibility
*Served as co-administrative advisor/resource to MTSS teams (Student Support, SEL, Educational Support, 504s)
*Collaborated with colleagues to develop system-level procedures and documents to guide practices
*Communicated effectively with parents, colleagues and other professionals, facilitating transparent, student-centered, decision-making
*Serve das liaison between Director of Student Services and school staff, disseminating information and communicating system-wide initiatives
*Integrated new developments, research findings and best practices into ongoing programs and new initiatives
*Supervised special education staff, conduct evaluations in tandem with Principal
*In tandem with the principal, ensuref modifications and accommodations are implemented by classroom teachers, and that classroom practices are designed and implemented to meet the needs of all students
*Served on SU Leadership Team and School Leadership Teams
*Special Educator 2016-2018 Northwest Primary School Therapeutic Classroom-grades K-2
*Special Educator 2018-2019 Allen Street Campus-grades 7-12
*Provide ddirect instruction in all content areas to students with emotional and learning disabilities
*Supervised para-educators
*Planned outdoor adventure activities
*Coordinated with direct service providers and outside agencies
*Wrote behavior plans
*Planned and evaluated recreation and athletic programs with recreation director to support community.
*Managed timesheets for recreation attendants, instructors and coaches to provide prompt payment.
*Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
*Engaged participants in recreational activities and team-building exercises.
*Special Educator in an alternative program
*Provided direct instruction in all content areas to students with a with emotional and learning disabilities
*Supervised therapeutic advocates
*Case Managed and conduct diagnostic evaluations
*Co-taught
*Provide job training on site
*Organized weekly field trips
*Coordinated with direct service providers
*Wrote behavior plans
*Waddington Institute for School Leaders
*Life Space Crisis Intervention
*Restorative Practices
*Crisis Prevention Trainer