Lucia Montone, MSEd.CAS
Washingtonville,NY
Summary
Competent Educational Leader with strong background in education coordination. Successfully managed individualized education programs and facilitated cross-functional collaboration to support student success. Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and behavioral intervention strategies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Coordinator PreK-5th Grade
Rondout Valley Central School District
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Responsible for overseeing and coordinating special education programs for two elementary schools and intermediate school
- Chairperson for CPSE and CSE meetings
- Collaborated with school administrators, teachers, and support staff to develop Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students with disabilities
- Monitored and assured adherence to NYSED regulations, governing procedures for referral, evaluations, placement and review of students
Assistant Director of Curriculum Development
Inspire
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Spearheaded a comprehensive professional development program for special education teachers, resulting in a 50% improvement in IEP compliance and enhanced instructional strategies across three schools
- Engineered an adaptive curriculum framework that enhanced student engagement, facilitated through data-driven analytics and cross-collaboration with faculty across all departments
- Developed and implemented PBIS (Positive Intervention Behavior Supports) program for the organization; monitored Multi-Tiered System of Supports
- Responsible for overseeing the daily operation of school building, including annual teacher and staff performance reviews, master schedules, ensuring building safety protocols, incident reporting, conflict resolution, maintain working relationships with school districts, families, students, and community agencies
Multi-Disciplinary Evaluator
Orange County Pediatric Therapy Group
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted Multidisciplinary Evaluations for initial qualification for NYS Early Intervention Services
- Offered families recommendations to improve student's cognitive, social/emotional, behavioral and language skills as needed
- Coordinated comprehensive assessments across various domains, including cognitive, social/emotional, and language skills
- Developed individualized intervention plans by analyzing assessment data, for children under the NYS Early Intervention Services program
Team Lead/Special Education Teacher
ARC Greater Hudson Valley/Educational Learning Experience
02.2016 - 10.2022
- Designed and implemented lessons and curriculum based on the student's goals and objectives
- Responsible for development of goals and objectives for Individualized Education Plans and Lesson Plans
- Attended CPSE annual review and program review meetings to report on progress
- Coordinated a specialized instructional program for a team of 5 educators, through tailored lesson planning and targeted interventions based on comprehensive progress data analysis
Special Education Teacher
Accent on Ability/All About Kids
07.2003 - 03.2020
- Developed and addressed goals to improve student's cognitive, social/emotional, and communications skills
- Conducted multi-disciplinary evaluations for initial qualification and continuing services
- Offered families a variety of strategies for working with their child's abilities and temperament, as well as the family's priorities and preferences
- Designed and implemented IFSP's (Individualized Family Service Plan) for children with diverse learning needs, through adaptive teaching methodologies and targeted interventions
Education
CAS - School Leadership
SUNY New Paltz
05.2024
M.S. - Elementary Education/Reading and Literacy
Walden University
02.2006
B.A. - Special and Elementary Education
Mount Saint Mary College
05.2003
Skills
- Management of Professional Learning and Development
- Proficient in Collaborative Management
- Education Technology Proficiency
- Knowledge of Part 200 regulations, IDEA and ADA compliance, Section 504 Rehabilitation Act
Certification
- NYS School Building Leader Initial Certification, 05/01/24
- NYS School District Leader Professional Certification, 05/01/24
- NYS Permanent Teaching Certification Special Education Birth-21, 09/01/03
Timeline
Special Education Coordinator PreK-5th Grade
Rondout Valley Central School District
11.2024 - 12.2024
Assistant Director of Curriculum Development
Inspire
07.2023 - 11.2024
Multi-Disciplinary Evaluator
Orange County Pediatric Therapy Group
04.2022 - 08.2023
Team Lead/Special Education Teacher
ARC Greater Hudson Valley/Educational Learning Experience
02.2016 - 10.2022
Special Education Teacher
Accent on Ability/All About Kids
07.2003 - 03.2020
M.S. - Elementary Education/Reading and Literacy
Walden University
B.A. - Special and Elementary Education
Mount Saint Mary College
- NYS School Building Leader Initial Certification, 05/01/24
- NYS School District Leader Professional Certification, 05/01/24
- NYS Permanent Teaching Certification Special Education Birth-21, 09/01/03
CAS - School Leadership
SUNY New Paltz
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