Lonnika Barbee
Madison,WI
Summary
Goal-oriented professional well-versed in operational practices and regulatory requirements. Skilled leader and analytical problem-solver well-versed in budget planning, staff oversight and program management. Skillfully use relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections. Energetic and highly effective at improving behavioral issues with children. Offers solid hands-on experience and extensive coursework in childhood development and psychology.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Learning Social Emotional Specialist
Janesvilles School District
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Strong communication skills, including the ability the address conflict, problem solve, build relationships and respond to adaptive change
- Effective coaching skills, both in a team and individual context, including establishing and implementing coaching cycles
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology and behavior modification.
- Conducted child assessments during intervention visits.
- Developed data-taking mechanisms and analysis to drive instruction and monitor student progress.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to manage student behavior and build relationships.
Social Emotional In Home Parent Coach
Geller Family
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
Early Childhood TVI Instructor
Wisconson School For The Blind & Visually Impaired
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Implemented the Expanded Core Curriculum to meet the needs of all students
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Early Learning Consultant
Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA) #2
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Designing and delivering effective professional learning to adults
- Supported student learning needs and provided individualized guidance to promote academic goal-achievement.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.
Literacy Coach
WI-Department Of Public Instruction
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
District 833
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Education
Cooperative Educational Service Agency 2
Whitewater, WIWI-DPI Reading Teacher (316) Licensure - Literacy Instruction
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI06.2023
Tier 2 Technical Assistance Professional - Registry Technical Assistance
WI Registry
Fitchburg, WI05.2022
Master of Arts - Special Education
St. Marys University of Minnesota
Winona, MN07.2021
Special Education Certification - Cross-Categorical Special Ed.
EduCATE-WI
New Richmond, WI07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
River Falls, WI12.2015
Office Support Specialist - Education Administration
Northwood Technical College
New Richmond, WI06.2010
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northwood Technical College
New Richmond, WI09.2008
High School Diploma -
New Richmond High School
New Richmond, WI05.2008
Skills
- Course Development
- Educational Support
- Social Perceptiveness
- Community Resources
- Virtual Training
- Strategic Planning
- Early Intervention Services
- Progress Monitoring
- Outreach Programs
Timeline
Early Learning Social Emotional Specialist
Janesvilles School District
09.2022 - 06.2023
Early Childhood TVI Instructor
Wisconson School For The Blind & Visually Impaired
09.2021 - 06.2022
Early Learning Consultant
Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA) #2
09.2021 - 06.2022
Social Emotional In Home Parent Coach
Geller Family
06.2021 - 08.2022
Literacy Coach
WI-Department Of Public Instruction
01.2021 - 06.2022
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
District 833
09.2020 - 06.2021
Cooperative Educational Service Agency 2
WI-DPI Reading Teacher (316) Licensure - Literacy Instruction
Concordia University Wisconsin
Tier 2 Technical Assistance Professional - Registry Technical Assistance
WI Registry
Master of Arts - Special Education
St. Marys University of Minnesota
Special Education Certification - Cross-Categorical Special Ed.
EduCATE-WI
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Office Support Specialist - Education Administration
Northwood Technical College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northwood Technical College
High School Diploma -
New Richmond High School