Mark Ripper
Grove City,OH
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Intervention Specialist with a proven track record at Columbus City Schools, enhancing student engagement through individualized support and collaborative strategies. Skilled in fostering teamwork among educators and advocating for diverse student needs, leveraging cultural sensitivity and knowledge of community resources to drive successful educational outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Itinerant Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
Columbus City Schools
Columbus, OH
09.2018 - Current
- Develop individualized education programs to support diverse student needs.
- Facilitates meetings with education stakeholders to design, implement or modify student cases.
- Collaborate with teachers and parents to create supportive learning environments to assist students based on their educational needs.
- Enhance student engagement by implementing interactive learning activities.
- Design interventions to enhance student motivation and engagement.
- Document student progress for comprehensive records and future planning.
Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Columbus, OH
08.2014 - 09.2018
- Improved student learning outcomes by collaborating with teachers and parents.
- Collaborated with classroom team to align intervention strategies with curriculum goals.
- Increased student success by implementing students' individualized education programs.
- Assisted with transition plans for students moving to the next grade level.
- Strengthened collaboration among general education teachers, special education staff, and related service providers through regular meetings and communication.
Education
Master of Arts - K-12 Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate
Otterbein University
Westerville, OH05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH12-2013
Skills
- Faculty and team collaboration
- Student engagement
- Individualized support
- Student advocacy
- Knowledge of community resources and programs
- Cultural sensitivity
Certification
Early Childhood Intervention License PreK-3 07/01/2024-06/30/2029
Early Childhood Education License PreK-3 07/01/2024-06/30/2029
Intervention Specialist K-12 Mild/Moderate 07/01/2024-06/30/2029
Timeline
Itinerant Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
Columbus City Schools
09.2018 - Current
Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
08.2014 - 09.2018
Master of Arts - K-12 Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate
Otterbein University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ohio Wesleyan University
Awards
2022 Columbus Education Association Union District 10 Faculty Member of the Year