Experienced Professional Development Specialist focused on maximizing positive student and family outcomes through effective use of communication, knowledge and relationship building abilities. Strong communicator with excellent time management, working both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple projects with families, educational organizations and community agencies.
Under the direction of New York State's Office of Special Education, I provide regional trainings and effective practices that engage parents and families of early childhood learners to better understand special education processes. I am also responsible to facilitate efforts to help schools and communities better engage families in education.
I also provide targeted professional development and technical assistance to educational organizations and stakeholders.
I work very closely with and collaborate with a team of professionals to increase academic and behavioral student outcomes while ensuring equity and accessibility.
Created and implemented IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on Applied Behavior Analysis