Llewelyn Tessler
KLAMATH FALLS,OR
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate disability specialist with extensive experience in delivering exceptional customer service and backend administrative problem-solving. Proven ability to navigate complex challenges while fostering positive relationships with clients and stakeholders. Eager to leverage skills in a forward-facing role emphasizing collaboration and innovative solutions. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring a seamless experience for all stakeholders.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Administrator Services Coordination
Klamath County Developmental Disabilities Services
05.2022 - 07.2026
- Direct supervisor to SC Supervisory Team. Developing Policies and Procedures for SC Team based on Oregon Administrative Rules. Staffing emergent situations and challenges for entire SC Team. Develop and implemented training sequence. Support administrative team in interfacing with state systems for billing and building support systems. Collaborative member of KCDDS Leadership Team. Caseworker for individuals and families needing higher level of care or experiencing more complex needs. Administrative coordinator for problem solving backend issues with providers and state.
Service Coordinator Supervisor
Klamath County Developmental Disabilities Services
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Direct supervisor for 11 SC Team members. Case consultation of individual’s concerns and emergent situations. Supported team through training and guidance in relation to ODDS standards. Developed policies around best practices. Member of the KCDDS Leadership Team.
Services Coordinator
Klamath County Developmental Disabilities Services
12.2018 - 02.2021
- Services Coordinator for 70+ individuals with I/DD. Developed and implemented support plans to assist in independence and community integration. Collaboratively partner with individuals and their families as well as community partners for holistic support
Special Education Paraprofessional
Klamath Falls City Schools
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Support teachers in the classroom. RTI instructor for small groups in math and reading. Data entry and record management
Student Services Disability Specialist
Oregon Institute of Technology
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Case manager and counselor for students with disabilities. Advocate and mentor for students across university programs. Strong collaborator with other university related programs and faculty.
Student Support Specialist
North Park University
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Case manager and counselor for 100+ students with disabilities and learning difficulties. Advocate for students across multiple university areas. Collaborated with university faculty for disability awareness. Supervised student workers in accommodation supports.
Educational Specialist
Northeastern Illinois University
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Through the School of Education worked across multiple grants to service schools in high need across Chicago Public Schools as mentor and coach to teaching staff and potential first generation college students and their families. Designed and implemented training and conferences for CPS teachers and NEIU faculty in Differentiated Instruction, Best Practices and Inquiry Based curriculum. Supervised teaching staff for summer and afterschool programs
CLAD Teacher
Alameda County School District
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Lead teacher/ mentor at startup charter school in Oakland, Ca. Arts integration and project based learning curriculum design. Diverse student body and needs. Development of individualized education plans for each learner.
CLAD Teacher
San Francisco Unified School District
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Developed rigorous curriculum and implemented a diverse student population at high need school. Participated through the district in a new teacher mentoring program. Integrated research and self assessment strategies into educational development program
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature
University of Wisconsin
WICLADD - Elementary Education
New College of California
San Francisco, CASkills
- Case Management
- Meeting facilitation
- Partnership development
- Group and individual instruction
- Customer service experience
- Coaching and mentoring
- Documentation and reporting
- Innovation and creativity
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Program Administrator Services Coordination
Klamath County Developmental Disabilities Services
05.2022 - 07.2026
Service Coordinator Supervisor
Klamath County Developmental Disabilities Services
03.2021 - 05.2022
Services Coordinator
Klamath County Developmental Disabilities Services
12.2018 - 02.2021
Special Education Paraprofessional
Klamath Falls City Schools
04.2018 - 11.2018
Student Services Disability Specialist
Oregon Institute of Technology
08.2017 - 01.2018
Student Support Specialist
North Park University
01.2008 - 01.2017
Educational Specialist
Northeastern Illinois University
01.2000 - 01.2008
CLAD Teacher
Alameda County School District
01.1998 - 01.2000
CLAD Teacher
San Francisco Unified School District
01.1995 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature
University of Wisconsin
CLADD - Elementary Education
New College of California