Linda Osborne
Everett,WA
Summary
Education professional with over ten years of experience in creating inclusive learning environments and personalized instruction. Skilled in curriculum design, educational advocacy, and community engagement to improve student access and achievement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher / Case Manager
Mukilteo School District
Mukilteo, Washington
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Developed and delivered individualized instruction using evidence-based teaching strategies for students with diverse learning needs.
- Designed differentiated curriculum, accommodations, and modifications aligned with IDEA requirements.
- Evaluated student learning through ongoing assessment, progress monitoring, and data-driven instructional decisions.
- Collaborated with teachers, therapists, administrators, and families to improve student achievement.
- Fostered positive learning environments emphasizing inclusion, independence, and student engagement.
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Implemented adaptive teaching strategies for varied learning styles.
Case Manager / Long-Term Substitute
Sultan School District
Sultan, Washington
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided individualized academic instruction and behavioral support for students with diverse educational needs.
- Created engaging lesson plans using differentiated instructional strategies.
- Assisted with intervention planning and educational documentation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and families to improve educational outcomes.
- Supported positive classroom culture through relationship-centered instructional practices.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized support plans.
- Supported students in resolving academic and personal challenges.
- Developed strong relationships with community resources for student assistance.
Parent Advocate
Snohomish School District
Snohomish, Washington
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Advocated for equitable educational opportunities and coordinated communication between schools and families.
- Guided families in navigating educational planning and special education processes, enhancing access to community resources.
- Built collaborative partnerships that strengthened student success and fostered family engagement.
- Assisted with educational documentation, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulations.
Executive Director
Gateway Educational Services
Kelso, Washington
01.2012 - 01.2023
- Directed educational programming serving children, families, educators, and community organizations while overseeing instructional programming, staff development, grants, budgets, outreach initiatives, and organizational operations.
- Managed organizational budgets, grants, contracts, compliance documentation, and reporting to ensure financial sustainability and regulatory adherence.
- Established strategic partnerships with school districts, nonprofits, community agencies, and local stakeholders to expand educational opportunities.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using outcome data and continuous improvement strategies.
- Managed multiple educational initiatives simultaneously while meeting organizational goals.
- Supervised staff and promoted collaborative, team-oriented service delivery.
- Mentored staff and volunteers while promoting continuous professional growth.
- Coordinated educational initiatives to enhance student success and foster family engagement.
- Designed and delivered workshops for educators, parents, and community members.
- Facilitated professional development sessions supporting instructional best practices.
- Represented the organization during community meetings, educational events, and collaborative initiatives.
- Advocated for students and families while connecting them with educational and community resources.
- Implemented efficient operational systems supporting program sustainability.
- Developed individualized educational support plans.
Education
Master of Arts - Education - Special Education
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR; Eugene CampusBachelor of Arts - Education
Pacific University
Forest Grove, Or; Eugene CampusSkills
- Special education compliance
- Differentiated Instruction
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Universal design
- Curriculum development
- Student advocacy
- Student-Centered Teaching
- Responsive teaching
- Community Outreach
- Educational Partnerships
- Program coordination
- Instructional Coaching
- Professional Development
- Educational Technology
- Learning Management Systems
- Virtual Learning Platforms
- Student Information Systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Zoom
- Canva
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Project coordination
- Critical thinking
- Educational Leadership
- Adult Learning Theory
- Adult & Continuing Education
- FERPA Compliance
- Project coordination
- Critical thinking
Professional Highlights
- More than 10 years of educational leadership, teaching, and student advocacy experience.
- Extensive knowledge of IDEA, differentiated instruction, accommodations, and individualized educational planning.
- Experienced designing curriculum and instructional materials for diverse learners.
- Proven ability to build partnerships among educators, families, community organizations, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Skilled facilitator with experience delivering professional development, workshops, and educational presentations.
- Dedicated to creating equitable, culturally responsive learning environments that encourage lifelong learning and student achievement.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher / Case Manager
Mukilteo School District
08.2025 - 06.2026
Case Manager / Long-Term Substitute
Sultan School District
11.2024 - 06.2025
Parent Advocate
Snohomish School District
01.2023 - 01.2024
Executive Director
Gateway Educational Services
01.2012 - 01.2023
Master of Arts - Education - Special Education
Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Pacific University