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Leslie Pattinson

Plano

Summary

Dedicated professional with over 15 years of experience supporting students with diverse needs through individualized educational planning, intake assessments, and program coordination. Proven expertise in collaborating with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with IEPs, Section 504, and state/federal guidelines. I am skilled at building rapport, fostering student success, and streamlining intake processes to connect students with appropriate supports.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assessment Coordinator

Stellar Virtual Schools
01.2023 - Current
  • Coordinate test registration, prepare testing materials, assign students to test locations, remotely supervise test sites, and implement test security measures.
  • Turn on accommodations for students with disabilities or special needs in the testing platform, arrange appropriate remote testing arrangements, and ensure compliance.
  • Remotely manage logistics, coordinate test site personnel, Chromebook device needs, and test supplies.
  • Serve as a main point of contact for testing-related inquiries and support, providing information and guidance to testing personnel.
  • Ensure adherence to test security protocols and compliance with testing regulations, training, and supervising personnel.
  • Manage accurate and timely reporting of test scores, update records, and assist with interpretation.
  • Assist students in accessing test preparation resources/services.
  • Participate in professional development activities and collaborate in after-action reviews to enhance testing processes and strategies.

Special Education Teacher

Plano Independent School District
01.2006 - 01.2023
  • Conduct intake assessments, review records, and collaborate with district specialists to determine eligibility and service placement.
  • Develop and implement individualized lesson plans aligned to IEP goals for students with intellectual, emotional, and physical disabilities.
  • Coordinate with general education teachers, parents, counselors, and specialists to ensure seamless support for diverse learning needs.
  • Maintain detailed student records, progress monitoring, and compliance documentation in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.
  • Provide life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism, incorporating social, functional, and community-based instruction.
  • Design and implement positive behavior support systems to encourage student engagement and success.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

University of Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX
01.2008

Skills

  • Special education assessment processes
  • Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development & Implementation
  • Student Assessment & Data Analysis
  • Family & Stakeholder Communication
  • Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
  • Compliance with IDEA & State Regulations
  • Curriculum Modification & Differentiated Instruction
  • Record Keeping & Documentation
  • Crisis Intervention & Behavior Management

Affiliations

  • Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
  • Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education (TCASE)

Certification

  • Texas Educator Certification – Special Education EC–12
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certified
  • ESL Supplemental Certification

Timeline

Assessment Coordinator

Stellar Virtual Schools
01.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Plano Independent School District
01.2006 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

University of Texas At Dallas

Personal Information

I am married to my wonderful husband of 18 years, he is a CTO for a financial firm, and we have one daughter, her name is Brynn she is 13 and starting 8th grade this year. 

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