Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
Timeline
Leadership & Professional Highlights
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Madeline Walker Detyens

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Dynamic professional with experience in leadership, operations management, and cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in building strong stakeholder relationships, managing compliance and documentation processes, and leading teams to achieve organizational goals. Recognized for adaptability, problem-solving, and delivering results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Department Lead

Goochland High School
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Directed department operations, including scheduling, documentation, and reporting.
  • Created and implemented procedures to streamline compliance testing.
  • Led cross-department meetings, documented action items, and provided strategic updates.
  • Partnered with administrators to align staffing and scheduling with organizational needs.
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.

Special Education Teacher (English & History)

Goochland High School
08.2020 - 05.2025
  • Designed and delivered curriculum for diverse learners, balancing multiple priorities.
  • Drafted and managed legal documentation (IEPs, 504s) with strict compliance standards.
  • Collaborated with teams to improve performance outcomes and ensure consistent delivery of services.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with students, staff, and families to foster engagement and retention.

Self- Contained English Teacher 9- 12

Goochland High School
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning and participation.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions, promoting critical thinking and effective communication among students.
  • Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
  • Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices in classroom management and pedagogy.
  • Differentiated lessons based on IEP data, so each student could meet his or her reading and writing goals.

Full-Time Instructional Assistant

Freeman High School
08.2017 - 06.2020
  • Provided operational support, including classroom organization, lesson planning, and grading.
  • Collaborated with staff and families to support student success and ensure compliance with requirements.
  • Collected and analyzed data for progress reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Participated in hiring processes, contributing to candidate evaluation and team building.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Longwood University
Farmville, VA
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Radford University
Radford, VA
12.2014

Skills

  • Team Leadership & Training
  • Project & Program Coordination
  • Compliance & Documentation Management
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Data Tracking & Reporting (PowerSchool, Google Suite, MS Office)
  • Process Improvement & Organization
  • Conflict Resolution & Problem-Solving

Accomplishments

  • Teacher of the Month – September 2020: Recognized for creating an engaging, interactive online classroom during COVID and fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Teacher of the Month – May 2022: Honored for leading a successful school-wide STEAM Day, coordinating logistics with administration, and ensuring teachers had the necessary supplies for their lessons.
  • Capes from Coaches Award – June 2022: Awarded for innovative use of technology in the classroom, designing creative and engaging lessons that enhanced student learning.

Certification

Virginia Postgraduate Professional License; K-12 Special Education; K-6 General Education


Virginia Teaching Endorsement: 6-12 English General Education

Interests

  • Exploring new ways to use tech and creativity in everyday life
  • Planning fun events and making sure the details come together smoothly
  • Supporting inclusive and welcoming communities
  • Mentoring, collaborating, and learning from others
  • Staying active through sports and fitness
  • Enjoying music — both listening and live performances
  • Cooking and experimenting with new recipes

Timeline

Special Education Department Lead

Goochland High School
08.2023 - 05.2025

Self- Contained English Teacher 9- 12

Goochland High School
08.2022 - 06.2024

Special Education Teacher (English & History)

Goochland High School
08.2020 - 05.2025

Full-Time Instructional Assistant

Freeman High School
08.2017 - 06.2020

Master of Science - Special Education

Longwood University

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Radford University

Leadership & Professional Highlights

  • Served on Leadership Team (2023–2025), collaborating with executives on policy and hiring.
  • Directed equity and inclusion initiatives, developing school-wide engagement goals.
  • Led event planning for STEAM Day and other cross-departmental projects.
  • Recognized with multiple awards for collaboration, innovation, and service excellence.

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