Kimberly Ambrozaitis
Ypsilanti
Summary
Dynamic speech-language pathologist and educator stepping into leadership to elevate schoolwide success. Current educator with 25 years of experience working in public school districts now transitioning into school administration. Skilled in coaching of instructional intervention best practices, mentorship and special education service delivery with curriculum alignment. Committed to building stronger school community partnerships with students, families and staff.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead, Preschool Technology Committee
Ann Arbor Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
New Teacher Mentor
Ann Arbor Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Worked with new teachers and existing staff to foster collaborative teams, design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education and growth.
- Regularly assessed new SLP teacher professional needs and provided feedback to support continued development.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive collaborative relationships within the school community.
- Coaching (guiding) new SLP teachers how to access resources and support within school district, county, state and federal level.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ann Arbor Public Schools
09.2020 - Current
- provided initial and re-evaluations for students with a suspected speech and language impairment while following MARSE/IDEA rules and regulations.
- provided direct instructional and consultative services for students eligible for speech and language intervention services.
- case manager for METs, IEPs and Assistive Tech Decision-Making Plans (ATDMPs) for students meeting various Special Education Eligibilities.
- District Representative for MET and IEPs when building administration delegated it.
- Coaching and collaborating with educational teams, including student families and community partners on data collection, analysis, development and implementation of FBAs, BIPs, RTI plans, START strategies and LRE practices.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Pediatric Therapy Associates
09.2015 - 08.2020
- Contracted SLP for local school districts - long term sub
- Districts served: Ann Arbor Public, Ypsilanti Community and local charter school.
- Programs covered: Early On, Preschool through Secondary, Self-contained programs ASD, ECSE and Home-based.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lincoln Consolidated School District
11.1999 - 06.2015
- provided evaluation, instructional and consultative services for students with a speech and language impairment in accordance with MARSE and IDEA rules and regulations
- case management for MET, IEP and ATDMPs
- supervising and training paraprofessional on student IEP accommodations and data collection
- collaboration with educational teams on FBAs, BIPs, RTI plans
- progress monitoring through data collection, progress reports and regular family communication
- training staff on implementation strategies of TEACCH, PECS, PBIS and START service delivery to improve student communication and educational progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Communicative Disorders
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA06-1994
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI06-1991
Skills
- Early Childhood intervention planning
- Family/Parent communication
- School culture development
- Staff Mentor Leadership
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Licensed Full SLP - LARA, State of Michigan
- Certificate of Clinical Competence-ASHA
Timeline
Lead, Preschool Technology Committee
Ann Arbor Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
New Teacher Mentor
Ann Arbor Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ann Arbor Public Schools
09.2020 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Pediatric Therapy Associates
09.2015 - 08.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lincoln Consolidated School District
11.1999 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Communicative Disorders
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
Michigan State University