Laura Johnson
Bidwell,Ohio
Summary
Adept at leading teams and managing educational programs, I significantly enhanced Special Education services at Gallia County Board of Developmental Disabilities. My expertise in IEP development and behavior management, coupled with a strong track record in fostering community outreach and securing program funding, showcases my ability to drive positive student outcomes and program growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Director
Gallia County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Gallipolis, OH
01.2019 - Current
- Lead and oversee a team of intervention specialists, paraprofessionals, and therapists to provide high-quality, individualized educational experiences
- Advocate for students through collaboration with families, school staff, and community agencies
- Prepare and submit grant proposals to solicit program funding.
- Developed policies and procedures related to Special Education services and practices
Intervention Specialist
Gallia County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Gallipolis, OH
01.2007 - 01.2019
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans and assessed student progress on goals while making data-driven adjustments to instructional strategies as needed to support students in developing independence, social and academic skills
- Advocated for students through collaboration with parents and other specialists to create a cohesive and supportive learning environment
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Intervention Specialist
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH01.2009
Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Education
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH01.2007
Skills
- Leadership and Team Management
- IEP/ETR Development and Implementation
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Data Analysis and Progress Monitoring
- Training and Professional Development
- Parent and Community Outreach
- Community partnerships
- Data-driven decision making
- Legal compliance
- Transition planning
- Staff education and training
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- 5 Year Professional Early Childhood (pk-3rd) license
- 5 Year Professional Intervention Specialist (k-12) license
- 5 Year Professional Principal License
References
- Tarin Mink, Associate Professor, University of Rio Grande, (937) 470-5687, tarin.mink@gmail.com
- Kate Silver, Special Education Consultant, SST16, (740) 797-0150, kate.silver@sst16.org
- Julie Short, Regional Consultant, Autism Center at OCALI, (740) 339-1981, julie_short@ocali.org
- Melinda Kingery, Superintendent, Gallia County Board of Developmental Disabilities, (740) 208-2258, mkingery@galliadd.com
Timeline
Special Education Director
Gallia County Board of Developmental Disabilities
01.2019 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Gallia County Board of Developmental Disabilities
01.2007 - 01.2019
- 5 Year Professional Early Childhood (pk-3rd) license
- 5 Year Professional Intervention Specialist (k-12) license
- 5 Year Professional Principal License
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Intervention Specialist
University of Rio Grande
Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Education
University of Rio Grande
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