Margaret Hampton
Indiana Department of Education, Office of Special Education
Brownsburg,IN
14
years of professional experience
Professional in technical assistance and support, prepared for a role with extensive experience in project coordination and resolving complex technical issues. Known for fostering effective team collaboration and consistently achieving desired outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, possessing strong communication and technical skills that drive success.
Work History
Technical Assistance Specialist
3 Years 10 Months- Coordinate the organization, promotion, and execution of state-level, regional-level, and local conferences to provide special education information to Indiana educators and stakeholders.
- Manage partner contracts to assure implementation of assistive technology, accessible educational materials, and other special education-related technical assistance are provided to all Indiana LEAs who require or request it.
- Provide technical assistance to local Indiana special education teams; increasing compliance, enhancing instructional strategies, and student engagement.
- Develop training resources and materials to improve special education program implementation.
- Facilitate in-person and virtual workshops regarding best practices in special education program implementation.
Teacher
6 Years 10 Months- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach special education goals.
- Led engaging group activities to increase student understanding in course material.
- Collaborated with other teachers to support struggling students and implement targeted interventions for comprehension improvement.
- Cultivated relationships with parents to create a comprehensive support network for student success.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual and emotional disabilities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Coached Spell Bowl team, preparing students for competition in 2017
- Taught summer school classes, supporting student learning in 2021
- Communicated regularly with parents, students, and faculty to share feedback and collaboratively enhance instructional strategies.
Teacher
3 Years- Fostered curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Contributed to District Benchmark Assessment Team for Indianapolis Public Schools, enhancing assessment strategies.
- Developed Freshman Center Spring Curriculum for Arsenal Tech High School, aligning with educational standards.
- Engaged in RAISE apprenticeship program from Summer 2013 to 2015.
Education
No Degree - Mild Intervention
- Continuing education in Special Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
- Member of Secondary Urban Educators 2005-2008
- Member of American Student Government Association 2006
- Elected to President for Education Students Advisory Council in 2008
- Awarded Amazing Jaguar Award 2008
Skills
Workshop facilitation
Collaboration strategies
Project Planning
Stakeholder engagement
Records management
Resource development
Maintain and disseminate legal documents
Customer support
Documentation efficiency
Resource allocation
Professional development
Engaging Children
Timeline
Technical Assistance Specialist
Indiana Department of Education, Office of Special Education
10.2022 - CurrentRead More
Teacher
Irvington Community Middle School
08.2015 - 06.2022Read More
Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
08.2012 - 08.2015Read More
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Bachelor of Science from Secondary Education
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Taylor University
No Degree from Mild Intervention
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