An Educational Leader that effectively interacts with diverse populations of students, staff, and members of the community at various academic levels. Skilled in Special Education, Teaching, and diversity. Knowledgeable in Special Education law, Article 7, and IEP compliance. Promoting scholarship and academic success with passion, self-motivation, strong planning, organizational and leadership skills. Specializing in working with students and families with resources to ensure success of student’s academic success
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
South Bend Community School Corporation
07.2021 - Current
Assists principal, as a member of the administrative team, in leading the school community toward a safe and positive learning environment in which students, staff, and the larger community have and achieve high expectations for success.
Adjunct Professor
Indiana University
05.2021 - Current
Facilitated student learning in an instructional technology learning environment
Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and promote student learning in assigned classes online and face to face
Created syllabus appropriate to the courses being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements
Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook
Adjunct Professor
Ivy Tech Community College Northwest
07.2017 - Current
Facilitated student learning in an instructional technology learning environment
Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and promote student learning in assigned classes online and face to face
Created syllabus appropriate to the courses being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements
Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook.
Instructional Designer
05.2021 - 07.2021
Served as an online course consultant and information and resource person for the design and development of online courses across the IU system and highs school
Consulted with faculty and staff on variety of course design issues, content and state standard alignment with curriculum including identifying student learning outcomes, fostering active and engaged learning, selecting and implementing appropriate instructional technologies, and assessing student learning.
Aspiring Leader/Dean of Students/Cognitive Intervention Strategist
08.2018 - 06.2021
Work with all stakeholders to support the district-wide overarching goals of helping students stay in the classroom/school, as well as maintaining a safe and positive school environment that fosters a student-centered atmosphere
Assists the principal, as a member of the administrative team, in leading the school community toward a safe and positive learning environment in which students, staff, and the larger community have and achieve high expectations for success
Gather, analyze, prepare, and share school-wide data to support student and teacher success.
Transition Coordinator
K12 Inc
08.2018 - 10.2018
Assist students with disabilities and their families in obtaining services necessary to transition from High School to a post-secondary setting, whether for post-secondary education, employment, or long-term support.
Categorical Special Education Teacher
Cross
08.2017 - 06.2018
Provide direct services to students who have IEP’s and deliver specific course content in a differentiated collaborative model
Co-teaching with general education teacher and makes student specific accommodations.
Provost Academy Online Teacher
Edison Learning
11.2015 - 08.2017
Adult Education HSE Teacher
Michigan City Area Schools
11.2013 - 11.2015
Implemented the curriculum of the Adult Education Plan by providing instruction with the integration of college and career readiness skills by preparing students for GED test.
Online Teacher
For blended learning courses
Special Education Teacher – Certification in Mild Intervention P-12
Led student learning in an instructional technology learning environment and supplementing computer-based instruction with direct instruction as needed through push-in method
Providing direct services to student with disabilities using a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources to teach content and skills to students in a Co-teaching environment.
Instructional Assistant
Assist the instructor with the preparation and delivery of instruction primarily to individuals and small groups of students’ K-5
Deliver small group and one on one instruction to the students under the direction of the teacher and principal
Assisted with school-wide procedures including supervision of school activities and other duties as assigned by the principal.
Education
Masters of Art Educational Leadership - Administration & Supervision
Ball State University
July 2020
Masters of Art - Teaching Mild Intervention
Indiana University
August 2016
MBA Graduate Certificate - undefined
Indiana University
August 2014
B.A - Business Administration
Indiana University
August 2012
Building Level Administrator License# 10264960 - undefined
Skills
Relationship building and networking
Student achievement
Policy development and enforcement
Student and parent relations
Academic administration
Community engagement
School administration
Affiliations
Indiana Association of School Principals
Additional Information
IDOE- Building Level Administrator License# 10264960
IDOE-Director of Exceptional Needs License # 10210355
IDOE -Mild Intervention P-12 License # 10177346
Michigan Department of Education - School Administrator License #SA0000001047960
Timeline
Assistant Principal
South Bend Community School Corporation
07.2021 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Indiana University
05.2021 - Current
Instructional Designer
05.2021 - 07.2021
Aspiring Leader/Dean of Students/Cognitive Intervention Strategist
08.2018 - 06.2021
Transition Coordinator
K12 Inc
08.2018 - 10.2018
Categorical Special Education Teacher
Cross
08.2017 - 06.2018
Adjunct Professor
Ivy Tech Community College Northwest
07.2017 - Current
Provost Academy Online Teacher
Edison Learning
11.2015 - 08.2017
Adult Education HSE Teacher
Michigan City Area Schools
11.2013 - 11.2015
Online Teacher
Instructional Assistant
Masters of Art Educational Leadership - Administration & Supervision
Ball State University
Masters of Art - Teaching Mild Intervention
Indiana University
MBA Graduate Certificate - undefined
Indiana University
B.A - Business Administration
Indiana University
Building Level Administrator License# 10264960 - undefined
Reading Intervention Specialist at South Bend Community School Corporation - Nuner Fine Arts AcademyReading Intervention Specialist at South Bend Community School Corporation - Nuner Fine Arts Academy
Secretary/Administrative Assistant at South Bend Community School CorporationSecretary/Administrative Assistant at South Bend Community School Corporation
Administrative Assistant/ School Office Secretary at South Bend Community School CorporationAdministrative Assistant/ School Office Secretary at South Bend Community School Corporation