Mindy L. Rogers
Oakland,Ca
Summary
- Team Building and Leadership
- Contributed in the development of a schoolwide MTSS process for an elementary school and served as an Administrative Designee. Created collaborative classroom experience
- Co-taught with both elementary and middle school general education teachers creating a differentiated instruction environment for all student populations and levels. Education Strategies
- Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory/perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory. Goal Setting
- Established clear objectives for all lessons/projects and communicated with students, achieving a total understanding of grading rubric and overall class expectations. Technology Integration
- Increased student participation and test scores by introducing relevant computer programs and exercises to encourage student interest and enjoyment. Material Development
- Created individualized S.P.I.R.E and Sonday System multi-sensory reading lessons targeting special education students to create an engaging educational experience.
- Enthusiastic Assistant Principal with over 16 years of experience in the education sector supporting academic leadership functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- An effective communicator skilled at developing and implementing academic programs to create high-quality learning environments. Exceptional relationship building skills with a track record for developing meaningful partnerships with major community stakeholders.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Nea Community Learning Center
Alameda , CA
2022.08 - 2024.06
- Co-constructed and oversaw vision and theory of action for culture and climate and instruction alongside site coaches and other administrators through data based, collaborative decision-making
- Facilitated tier ⅔ COST team meetings to discuss behavioral and academic interventions for students
- Developed discipline systems to track and manage referrals for student support both proactively and reactively
- Developed systems and structures to support both teachers and students
- Developed and sustained our student discipline process through the lens of restorative practices and PBIS school wide.
- Process consisted of restorative conversations, formal conferences, behavioral follow up systems and tracking
- Trained (and coached) staff in student-centered, trauma informed practices
- Supported to interview and hire new staff members across various grade levels and positions
- Coached and evaluated teachers in areas of instruction, curriculum development and classroom culture
- Developed and facilitated PD for 40+staff members in areas of school culture, MTSS, SBAC, Restorative Practices and Trauma-Informed instruction
- Emphasis on literacy, equity and PBL
- Co-facilitated and planned the culture & climate team and instructional leadership teams with various teachers and support staff leaders to strengthen best practices within school communities and build peer leadership
- Built productive relationships with families and communicated with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at homeSupported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment
- (Admin representative on PTA at Bessie Carmichael)
- Facilitated and led New Hire Orientation
- LV School events in collaboration with Lead Facilitator
- Crossing Over ceremony
- First annual TK graduation ceremony
- Info nights
- Lower Village school tours
- 504s coordination
- LST meeting Coordinator
Education Specialist and Department Lead
Nea Community Learning Center
Alameda , CA
2019.08 - 2022.01
- Responsible for managing the elementary caseload, the paras, all scheduling, student groupings, modified curriculum, meeting weekly with paras, teachers and service providers; all duties were the same for in-person, during remote learning, and our hybrid learning model
- Remained compliant with all legal deadlines and Emergency Contingency forms
- Special Education coordinator - Liaison for teachers and paraprofessionals
- Assisted new paraprofessionals in methodology, technique, materials, or any function to ensure paraprofessionals were successful
- Participated as needed in accountability reports and reviews
- For example WASC, Charter renewal, Board
- Reports, SARC and Cal Pads
- MTSS Coordinator - created and coordinated the MTSS process for K-5
- This included training staff and
- Learning Support Coaches, classroom observations, data collection, providing the tools for teachers based on student need, assigning learners to tier 1, 2 or 3 intervention, facilitating MTSS meetings and monitoring follow through on interventions/supports put in place
- Reading Intervention teacher - taught 6th-8th grade reading groups
- Collected and analyzed formal data to create classes, exiting kids and entering new students every eight weeks
- Taught specific targeted reading skills to small groups based on need and data results.
Education Specialist and SST Coordinator
E.L. Musick Elementary
Newark , CA
2016.08 - 2019.01
Resource Specialist and Intervention Teacher
Walnut Acres Elementary, Learning Center
Walnut Creek , CA
2015.08 - 2016.06
- K - 5th grade Resource Teacher – responsible for and manage the resource program, , resource students and Individualized Education Plans, IEP meetings, and paraprofessionals, on site
- Responsible for scheduling resource staff to ensure all students' offer of FAPE
- Process all special education referrals and conduct the formal academic assessments to help determine eligibility
- Attend Student Success Team meetings, note-take and help determine and carry out next steps
- K – 5th
- Intervention Teacher – member of intervention team; attend monthly grade level intervention meetings, communicate with teachers to determine intervention used in the classroom and teach intervention in Learning
- Center
- Care team member – created and help implement ongoing google doc Care Team notes; attend bi-weekly meetings to collaborate with principal, psychologist, speech pathologist and school counselor to discuss students receiving various levels of RTI and whether they are progressing and determine next steps
- An iReady and CAASPP resource coordinator – attend district trainings, apply information to help teachers implement various strategies using iReady diagnostic and instruction
- Responsible for state testing and IEP compliance for all resource students.
Resource Specialist and Collaborative Teacher
Sequoia Middle School
Pleasant Hill , CA
2011.08 - 2015.06
Special Education Teacher
Academy of Alameda Charter School
Pleasant Hill , CA
2010.08 - 2011.06
- Th grade Resource and SDC teacher
- Created and implemented Individualized Education Plans for a 24 student caseload, managing all IEP meetings, behavior support plans, student contracts, and parent interactions
- Co-taught ELA, Social Studies, and Science collaboratively with a team of 6th grade teachers
- Met with core team as weekly to develop curriculum
- Designed and modified lessons to accommodate IEPs for all core subjects
- Taught an SDC Math class and Fusion reading intervention class
- Collaborated with administration and used Measures data to determine all 6th grade SDC and Resource students' schedules
- Worked with other SpEd teachers and administrators to create and implement the school's SpEd grading policy
- Supervised and supported paraprofessionals for both school wide scheduling and with daily placements
- Served as a founding member of Teacher Council, a teacher driven support and leadership group
- Served as a mentor teacher, providing leadership, support, and guidance for multiple teachers throughout the year.
Special Day Class Teacher
Chipman Middle School
Alameda , CA
2007.08 - 2010.06
- Developed and implemented Individualized Education Program plans and conducted IEP meetings for students with disabilities
- Established academic rigor and the ability to assess student behavior and academic progress, differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students, understand and facilitate parent involvement
- Teach a direct instruction research based reading program and 6th, 7th, and 8th grade SDC math accommodate and modify general education curriculum for disabled student in inclusion.
Education Specialist
- Reading Intervention teacher, MTSS Coordinator and BTSA coach
Resource Teacher
2006.01
- Manage the resource program, resource students and Individualized
- Education Plans, IEP meetings, and paraprofessionals, on site
- Responsible for assessing all potential special education students and referring them to the appropriate placement
- Administrative Designee - filled in for the principal when she was off campus, handled disciplinary issues and served as the Admin at IEP meetings, when needed
- SST Coordinator - member of the intervention committee and helped in restructuring the school wide SST process to help with triaging parents’ “letters of request” and facilitating SST meetings
- Inclusion Teacher - helped in piloting a new inclusion model for the Newark Unified School District
- Worked as a co-teacher in the 2nd grade classroom, attended a number conferences and professional development trainings and mentored a new resource and inclusion teacher on site
- 2nd grade co-teacher– created and helped implement differentiated lesson plans, modified tests and small group intervention stations in the classroom
- Developed CLOSE reading units and activities addressing students reading needs and challenges
- Collaborated with the general ed teacher and set aside planning times, weekly
- Facilitated
- CAASPP testing for all eligible special education students
- Served as an E3 (district’s educator evaluation system) peer coach
- Coached and observed another resource teacher throughout the year to help strengthen the teacher’s knowledge, skills and practice to improve student learning., - managed a caseload of 15-20 students with Individualized Education Program plans, facilitating IEP meetings for all students on my caseload and attending IEP meetings for all other
- Resource students
- Communicate with parents, service providers, legal counsel, and teachers ensuring all services and IEP requirements are being provided to students at all times
- Attend weekly care team meetings with administration, partner teacher, and school psychologist to discuss behavior/academic intervention for targeted students
- Member on the Climate Committee – create school wide discipline procedures and protocols for teachers to use consistently in order to maintain a positive learning environment across the school site
- 6th 8th grade English Language Arts and Math Collaborative Teacher responsible for writing and monitoring progress of all resource stunts
- Teach collaboratively with five other teachers to create an effective learning environment for all students
- Participate in weekly Professional Learning Community meetings with General Education teachers
- Modify any work and test materials necessary to meet the learning needs of the resource students
- 6th – 8th grade Academic Success Teacher help students to develop personal goals that they work towards and track, such as teach organizational strategies for students to stay on task, finish and turn in homework, and use their daily agendas
- Help students develop test-taking strategies, effective communication skills with teachers, and a sense of accountability for meeting class work deadlines.
Education
Level I Mild/Moderate Credential - undefined
Mount Diablo Unified School District
2014
Master of Arts - Special Education, Urban Education
2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
2003
Specialist Credential Mild/Moderate - undefined
Holy Names University
Biology and Spanish
University of California San Diego
Skills
- Program Development
- Discipline management
- Student and parent relations
- Student achievement
- Teacher Mentoring
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Staff Development
- Special Education
- Behavioral Intervention
- Compassion and Empathy
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Nea Community Learning Center
2022.08 - 2024.06
Education Specialist and Department Lead
Nea Community Learning Center
2019.08 - 2022.01
Education Specialist and SST Coordinator
E.L. Musick Elementary
2016.08 - 2019.01
Resource Specialist and Intervention Teacher
Walnut Acres Elementary, Learning Center
2015.08 - 2016.06
Resource Specialist and Collaborative Teacher
Sequoia Middle School
2011.08 - 2015.06
Special Education Teacher
Academy of Alameda Charter School
2010.08 - 2011.06
Special Day Class Teacher
Chipman Middle School
2007.08 - 2010.06
Resource Teacher
2006.01
Education Specialist
Level I Mild/Moderate Credential - undefined
Mount Diablo Unified School District
Master of Arts - Special Education, Urban Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Specialist Credential Mild/Moderate - undefined
Holy Names University
Biology and Spanish
University of California San Diego
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