Completed required documentation such as evaluations, progress monitoring and intervention plans for 70-80 students
Determined appropriate interventions and planned support milestones.
Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
Taught reading and math to individual and small groups.
Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
Identified and assigned over 90 students to interventionist in reading and math
Acted as Liaison between reading tutoring programs and school building staff
Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies
EC Compliance Case Manager
Davidson County Schools
10.2019 - 12.2020
Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members
Developed and implemented training programs for staff on using ECATS computer program
Communicated changes and updates on policies and procedures
Reviewed teacher paperwork for accuracy
Acted as liaison between school and Exceptional Children's Department
Scheduled and conducted initial referral meetings
Educational Diagnostician
Rowan Salisbury Schools
04.2019 - 10.2019
Assisted school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and educational planning.
Exceptional Children's Resource Teacher
Hall Woodward Elementary
10.2013 - 04.2019
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Taught up to 30 students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Created and managed IEPs for up to 30 students to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Elementary EC Case Manager
WSFCS
01.2006 - 10.2013
Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members in six elementary schools
Worked with staff on using ECATS computer program
Communicated changes and updates on policies and procedures
Reviewed teacher paperwork for accuracy
Acted as liaison between school and Exceptional Children's Department
Scheduled and conducted initial referral meetings
Exceptional Children's Resource Teacher
WSFCS
08.1998 - 01.2006
Created and managed IEPs for 20-25 students to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.