Served as case manager at all district grade levels from preschool through grade eight to support students eligible for special education and related services.
Effectively manage all aspects of the IEP process, as well as monitor implementation and ensure compliance of student IEPs including least restrictive environment and progress toward goals and objectives.
Consistently evaluate and analyze data to monitor student progress to ensure growth and achievement.
Assess students using various tools to identify patterns of strengths and weaknesses and to develop student goals and objectives.
Support general education and special education teachers to ensure student progress and to identify educational strategies and methods to ensure student achievement.
Utilize various platforms to analyze data, including LinkIt, Achieve3000, and Mindplay, for driving instruction and monitoring student progress.
Collaborate with administration and instructional coaches in decision making for scheduling, programming, and positive behavioral supports.
Understand and support Response to Intervention (RTI) as an educational process as a member of the Problem Solving Team at multiple grade levels.
Develop SMART goals based on relevant data and train teachers in the development of SMART goals.
Create systems of positive behavioral support to support the needs of specific learners.
Champion Team member of the Nurtured Heart Approach.
Create and sustain positive and collaborative relationships with families to ensure home-school connections in order to support learning and student outcomes.
Familiar with HIB laws as well as the process of investigating alleged HIB incidents, communication, and parameters for subsequent acts.
Trained in threat assessments as a member of the school Threat Assessment Team.
Collaborate with School Psychologist and School Social Worker to develop crisis plans for students.
Collaborate with counselors from Collier School to plan for students in need of counseling and mental health services.
Familiar with agencies to support mental health needs and for students in crisis including Perform Care and Monmouth County Behavioral Health Services.
Internship (Leadership and Administration)
Manalapan-Englishtown Regional Schools
06.2022 - 06.2023
Communicated with vendors to organize professional development for district teachers and administrators for the implementation of STAR Reading and Hibster.
Arranged professional development for district special education teachers including collaboration with the technology department.
Developed and presented at the October Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) in order to support a collaborative effort between team members in the IEP process.
Collaborated with the supervisor in all aspects of the Extended School Year (ESY) program including teacher and student scheduling, classroom needs, bussing, and daily operations.
Assisted in the development and scoring of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to assist with the hiring of an outside vendor.
Served as a member of interview committees for vice principal and child study team members.
Assisted with the extraordinary aide process to identify students who meet criteria.
Familiar with Student Safety Data System (SSDA) for purposes of inputting HIB training and programs.
Partnered with the district Director of School Safety and Security to coordinate a Shelter in Place during the ESY program.
Scheduled
Assisted in the development of the Response to Intervention (RTI) worksheet to be used to determine eligibility through RTI.
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
Indian Fields Elementary School
03.2007 - 03.2009
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
Pleasantdale Elementary School
09.2005 - 03.2007
Reading Specialist
Central Middle School
09.2000 - 06.2005
Special Education Teacher
Elizabeth High School
09.1996 - 06.2000
Education
Master of Arts - Administration And Leadership
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ
08.2023
LDTC Certification Program -
Montclair University
Montclair, NJ
Master of Arts - Reading Specialization
Kean University
Union, NJ
Bachelor of Science - School Psychology/Special Education
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
Certification
Principal
Supervisor
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
Reading Specialist
Teacher of the Handicapped
Elementary School Teacher
Timeline
Internship (Leadership and Administration)
Manalapan-Englishtown Regional Schools
06.2022 - 06.2023
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
Manalapan-Englishtown Regional Schools
03.2009 - Current
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
Indian Fields Elementary School
03.2007 - 03.2009
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
Pleasantdale Elementary School
09.2005 - 03.2007
Reading Specialist
Central Middle School
09.2000 - 06.2005
Special Education Teacher
Elizabeth High School
09.1996 - 06.2000
Master of Arts - Administration And Leadership
Georgian Court University
LDTC Certification Program -
Montclair University
Master of Arts - Reading Specialization
Kean University
Bachelor of Science - School Psychology/Special Education