Nicole Hudson

• Serves as a liaison between teachers and families of struggling students.
• Works with administration to provide support in maintaining the engagement of students at risk of failure.
• Tracks student data on services, activities, and academic progress. Develop and maintain accurate, organized, and detailed student records to produce reports that inform retention tactics and strategies, paying special attention to program objectives that lead to persistence and graduation.
• Monitors students' progress and offers necessary support to enable students to complete their coursework, especially with at-risk students, to reduce attrition through referrals to internal and external programs for additional support services and follow-up as needed
• Supports families of overage students in exploring options for academic success or placement in a school environment more suitable to their needs.
• Builds a rapport and maintains relationships with students at risk of failing.
• Provides outreach and support to hard-to-contact families to reengage students in the school community.

Development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for diverse learning students resulting in measurable academic improvement.

• Collaboration with general education teachers, increasing their understanding and effectiveness in teaching diverse learners.
• Management and tracking of students' progress, using data tracking systems resulting in students meeting or exceeding academic goals.
• Provide ongoing feedback and support to families and students resulting in increased engagement and participation in academic and non-academic activities.
• Provides individualized support to diverse learning students to improve academic performance.
• Instruct students in pre-employment transition services, including Job exploration, work-based learning experiences, comprehensive transition programs,post-secondary education, workplace readiness training, and instruction in self-advocacy.
• Coordinate diverse learner students and transition service provider meetings for transition planning beyond high school.
• Collaboration with multi-disciplinary team to provide effective transition planning.
• Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.

• Engage in continued professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends and best practices in special education advocacy.
• Provide guidance and support by building a bridge between parents students and the education system.
• Maintain accurate records of all case files including, meeting notes, assessment results, and any legal documents.
• Facilitate communication between parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to create individualized education plans.
• Provide resources and support for families of special needs children.
• Attend IEP meetings, provide feedback on goals and objectives, and monitor progress toward those goals.
• Coordinate parent training sessions, focused on topics such as behavior management techniques, disability awareness, and self-advocacy skills.
• Advise parents on effectively communicating their concerns regarding their child's educational program.
• Advocate on behalf of clients in hearings or proceedings regarding their rights under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act.
• Research laws and regulations related to special education advocacy.
• Develop strategies to help improve academic performance among students receiving special services.

• Established positive relationships with students and their families.
• Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
• Provided integrative services across the educational environment alongside staff to improve the oral and written language skills of students.
• Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
• Collaborated closely with related service providers such as speech, occupational, and physical therapists.
• Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
• Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
• Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
• Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence. ·
• Exercised creativity in the design and implementation of speech therapy activities that align with the students Individual Education Plan (IEP),
• Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.