KIM TAMMY BARTOLI - BROWN
Berlin
Summary
Dynamic education leader with extensive experience at Western Maine Regional Program for Students with Exceptionalities, excelling in program development and budget management. Proven track record in IEP implementation and compliance monitoring, fostering community engagement while enhancing student outcomes through innovative lesson design and collaborative problem-solving.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Day Treatment Program Director
Western Maine Regional Program for Students with Exceptionalities
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Motivated students in a safe, supportive learning environment through best practices;
- Developed real-world learning experiences and community partnerships, providing students with opportunities for applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
- Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.
- Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as the 'new basics' for learning across all grade levels.
- Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
- Helped students develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate vast amounts of information.
- Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students' personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications.
Special Education Director
SAU#20 Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative
Gorham
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Directed personnel to deliver services in accordance with established guidelines, ensuring compliance and quality of special education programs.
- Evaluated district and school special education programs, monitoring implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives within area of responsibility.
- Collaborated with district principals and special education teachers to implement and maintain services and programs, while setting staffing levels to ensure fiscal efficiency in service delivery.
- Developed district board policies for special education to ensure program consistency and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Manages fiscal resources from the General Fund and special education grants, prepares budgets and directs spending, and monitors maintenance of effort, for the purpose of fiscal efficiency on providing required services.
- Directed the Medicaid administrative claiming process and direct billing of Medicaid-eligible special education services provided by the district, for the purpose of gaining fiscal resources.
- Acted as the District liaison to NH Department of Education for coordinating Special Education services and managing special education complaints.
- Develops proposals, new programs, budgets and grants for the purpose of meeting District goals.
Emotionally Disturbed Teacher/Autistic/Case Manager
Wicklow Elementary School
Sanford
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided tailored educational opportunities and instruction aligned with individual student needs and abilities.
- Managed IEPs and facilitated reevaluation and dismissal processes.
- Established open communication with parents and maintained strong rapport with students and families.
- Maintained accurate records, tests, and reports in compliance with Florida statutes and regulations.
- Prepare, in advance, appropriate lesson plans.
- Knowledge of current trends and best practices, including an understanding of instruction and student behavior.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, synthesize, and use data in decision-making.
Social Studies/Case Manager/ESE Teacher
Journey's Academy
Sanford
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Managed cases for 17 students, developing individualized behavior and education plans to support their academic success.
- ESE World teacher, daily American and Life Skills teacher.
- Engaged students in American History curriculum, facilitating interactive learning experiences.
- Mentored female students at Journey's Academy, promoting personal growth and resilience.
- Clinical Education for Seminole County.
- Knowledge of effective frameworks that guide integrated and implementation of the best evidence-based academic and behavioral practices for improving academic and behavioral outcomes for all students.
Transition Resource Teacher
Seminole County School Board
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Facilitated job placements for students through collaboration with local employers, creating meaningful employment opportunities.
- Worked with Autistic and EBD students as well as those with various disabilities on the job site.
- Taught and modeled appropriate workplace behavior at the job site.
- Completed individualized education programs (IEPs) for each student, ensuring tailored support and progress tracking.
- Directed and trained job coaches, enhancing instructional effectiveness.
Exceptional Student Services Teacher/Asst. Director to Wilson Singsations Chorus
Wilson Elementary School
Sanford
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Implemented IEPs for inclusion and support facilitation, aligning instructional strategies with student goals.
- Case managed 24 SLD students in 4th and 5th grade, ensuring tailored support to meet individual learning needs.
- Facilitated 4th grade math lessons, adapting instruction to engage students with diverse learning needs.
- Taught reading using SRA Reading Mastery to both inclusion 4th & 5th grade SLD students.
- Taught 5th grade SLD math students.
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager/Part-time French 1 Teacher
Goffstown Area High School
Goffstown
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Case managed 26 students in grades 9-12 with Asperger's syndrome and emotional handicaps, facilitating their academic and social development.
- Held responsibility for implementation of IEPs for each student and case.
- Coordinated three-year evaluations and referrals for students to ensure timely access to appropriate services.
- Administered assessments including GORT, Woodcock Johnson Achievement and Cognitive III, LIPS, CMAT, OWLS, KTEA, and TOWL to evaluate student progress and inform individualized education plans.
- Taught 11th and 12th grade English literature, American History, World History and Biology in all inclusive setting.
- Taught French 1 in a mainstream class from 2004 to 2005.
Special Education Teacher/Emotionally Handicap
Easter Seals Jolicoeur School
Manchester
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Taught grades 5 through 8 in self-contained classroom, providing tailored instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Taught grades 8 through 10 pre-vocational high school, preparing students for practical skills and future employment opportunities.
- Instructed students in daily living skills, enhancing their ability to live independently and manage personal responsibilities.
- Taught Language Arts and Social Studies.
- Supervised 4 teacher assistants.
Teacher
Presentation of Mary Academy
Hudson
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Developed engaging lesson plans for 6th through 8th Social Studies and French, fostering student interest and participation.
- Co-directed drama productions, enhancing students' theatrical skills and promoting teamwork.
- Facilitated Rainbows program, providing counseling support for children in need and helping them navigate emotional challenges.
Education
CAGS - Educational Leadership/Certification for Principal as well as Director of Special Education
St. Joseph's College
Maine01-2019
Masters of Education - Special Education
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH01-2004
BA - Social Studies Education/ Minor in Theater Arts
New England College
Henniker, NH01-1996
Skills
- Program development
- IEP implementation
- Compliance monitoring
- Data analysis
- Budget management
- Lesson design
- Community engagement
Volunteer Experience
- Special Olympics in Goffstown
- Church Youth Group Leader
- Foster Parent to an 11 year old boy
Hobbies and Interests
- Theater
- Singing
- Opera
- Baseball
- Hockey
- Studying Genocide & the Holocaust
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Day Treatment Program Director
Western Maine Regional Program for Students with Exceptionalities
01.2018 - 06.2019
Special Education Director
SAU#20 Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative
01.2016 - 01.2018
Emotionally Disturbed Teacher/Autistic/Case Manager
Wicklow Elementary School
01.2015 - 01.2016
Social Studies/Case Manager/ESE Teacher
Journey's Academy
01.2010 - 01.2015
Transition Resource Teacher
Seminole County School Board
01.2008 - 01.2010
Exceptional Student Services Teacher/Asst. Director to Wilson Singsations Chorus
Wilson Elementary School
01.2006 - 01.2008
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager/Part-time French 1 Teacher
Goffstown Area High School
01.2001 - 01.2006
Special Education Teacher/Emotionally Handicap
Easter Seals Jolicoeur School
01.1999 - 01.2001
Teacher
Presentation of Mary Academy
01.1996 - 01.1998
CAGS - Educational Leadership/Certification for Principal as well as Director of Special Education
St. Joseph's College
Masters of Education - Special Education
Plymouth State University
BA - Social Studies Education/ Minor in Theater Arts
New England College