Lydia Kvinta
Round Lake Beach,Illinois
Summary
Extensive experience providing technical assistance in special education, bilingual education, and multi-tiered system of supports. Designing and developing guidance documents. Delivering virtual and in-person professional development and technical assistance to school districts and other groups of stakeholders across Illinois. Presenting at state-wide conferences.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Consultant
Illinois State Board of Education
Chicago, IL
05.2013 - Current
- Managing technical assistance and inquiries pertaining to English learners with an Individualized Education Program (IEP); developing and presenting professional learning opportunities to address the needs of English learners with disabilities; assisting in planning, execution and coordination of department activities as related to bilingual education and special education; participating in program monitoring of public school districts for compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulatory provisions; collecting and analyzing data to provide recommendations to districts’ on corrective action plans; participating in cross-functional teams as designated by management; reviewing and approving state and federal grant applications for funding.
Student-teaching University Supervisor
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2016 - 07.2022
- Coaching university’s special education graduate students and evaluating their classroom performance (part-time employment).
Special Education Teacher and Administrator
Fairfield Academy/ABTC/ Northern Illinois Academy
, Illinois
06.2008 - 04.2013
- Teaching students with special needs; designing and implementing curriculum and IEPs, behavioral objectives, transitional and vocational programs; monitoring implementation and collecting data; participating in evaluations; supervising personnel and assigning specific tasks and duties; collaborating with participating public school districts; monitoring daily operations, coordinating with management in matters related to budget and expenses.
Special Education Teacher
McHenry High School District 156
McHenry, Illinois
01.2004 - 06.2008
- Teaching special education algebra, pre-algebra, general math and English, designing and implementing IEPs, conducting case management, participating in annual reviews.
Education
Master of Science in Education, Special Education -
Northern Illinois University
01.2004
Skills
- Solution planning
- Program coordination
- Best Practices Implementation
- Resource Allocation
- Management Coaching
- Performance Assessments
- Problem-Solving
- Research and Development
- Cultural Awareness
- Timeline Development
Publications
Four full-lenght books; multiple articles.
Languages
Silesian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Polish
Native/ Bilingual
Russsian
Limited
German
Limited
Timeline
Student-teaching University Supervisor
Walden University
01.2016 - 07.2022
Principal Consultant
Illinois State Board of Education
05.2013 - Current
Special Education Teacher and Administrator
Fairfield Academy/ABTC/ Northern Illinois Academy
06.2008 - 04.2013
Special Education Teacher
McHenry High School District 156
01.2004 - 06.2008
Master of Science in Education, Special Education -
Northern Illinois University
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