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Mackenzie Duran

Temecula,CA

Summary

Dedicated school leader with an innate ability to support the individual needs of students and families. Fosters an energetic and positive school culture with collaboration and creative problem solving at the forefront. Utilizes excellent communication and leadership skills to promote a proactive staff environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Student Services

California Online Public Schools
10.2022 - Current
  • Departmental Oversight: provided leadership and supervision of approximately 30-32 special education teachers with over 700 students with disabilities to ensure high-quality services/support
  • Collaboration with Principal and Director: worked closely with the school Principal and Director of Student Services to develop and implement effective strategies, policies and programs to support the needs of both special and general education students
  • School-Wide Training: Designed and delivered training sessions for both special education and general education teachers to foster an inclusive school culture
  • Compliance and Improvement Monitoring (CIM) Team Leadership: Lead the CIM Team, overseeing the implementation of monitoring activities related to California Department of Education (CDE) identifications, including but not limited to disproportionality in special education.
  • Evaluated academic policies to ensure consistency and fairness for all students.
  • Monitored and assessed results of postsecondary programs and services to identify and capitalize on potential improvements.
  • WASC Committee Co-Editing Lead: Key member of the WASC Committee, taking a leadership role in co-editing and reviewing the school's self-study report
  • Creative Problem-Solving: Engaged in collaborative problem-solving with both staff and families to address challenges and find innovative solutions to support students' academic and social-emotional needs.
  • Ensured adherence to state and federal regulations governing the provision of services for students with disabilities and those covered under 504 plans through consistent monitoring and compliance measures.
  • Monitored and ensured fidelity with implementation of services for students with an IEP.

HS SPED Master Teacher

California Online Public Schools
02.2019 - Current
  • Team Support: Created and delivered SPED related trainings to support our HS Gen Ed & SPED department
  • Supervision: approximately 8-10 SPED case managers at a time.
  • Case Management: wrote, developed, implemented and facilitated IEPs for a caseload of up to 32 IEP students at time
  • Collaborated with teachers and service providers to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.

SPED Teacher

Olive Crest Academy
12.2016 - 02.2019
  • Taught grades k-4th, 6th, 8th, and 9th-12th in a self-contained classroom focused on behavior modification
  • Assessed, evaluated, and developed appropriate IEP goals
  • Implemented positive behavior intervention strategies per student's behavior intervention plans
  • Supervised 5-7 assistant teachers at a time
  • Pro-Act Certified.

Education

Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership

Liberty University
07.2027

Clear Administrative Services Credential -

National University
12.2025

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential -

Simpson University
12.2022

MA in Special Education, Mild/Mod Credential -

Grand Canyon University
04.2018

Bachelor of Arts in Communications/Public Relations -

California State University, Fullerton
05.2016

Timeline

Assistant Director of Student Services

California Online Public Schools
10.2022 - Current

HS SPED Master Teacher

California Online Public Schools
02.2019 - Current

SPED Teacher

Olive Crest Academy
12.2016 - 02.2019

Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership

Liberty University

Clear Administrative Services Credential -

National University

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential -

Simpson University

MA in Special Education, Mild/Mod Credential -

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts in Communications/Public Relations -

California State University, Fullerton

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