Oversee special education programs across high school, alternative, and vocational settings; ensure alignment with district goals
Ensure compliance with IDEA and state regulations, including timelines, reporting, and documentation
Lead rebranding and implementation of Career Options program to expand postsecondary and workforce pathways
Manage IEP development, implementation, and compliance
Supervise staff; provide coaching and professional development
Maintain compliance reporting and build community partnerships for work-based learning opportunities
Principal, Extended School Year Services
Willoughby Eastlake City Schools
Eastlake, Ohio
06.2021 - 06.2024
Planned and managed the ESY program, including: scheduling, transportation, parent communication, teacher training and daily teacher supervision
Intervention Specialist
Mentor School District
Mentor, OH
08.2020 - 06.2022
Implemented IEPs addressing educational and behavioral needs.
Constructed behavior intervention plans (BIP) to support emotional and behavioral needs of students.
Developed and executed educational programs tailored to meet individualized education programs (IEP) goals.
Integrated Ohio state education standards across math, English language arts, social studies, and science to enhance curriculum alignment.
Actively participated in leadership committee to enhance collaboration among faculty council.
Intervention Specialist
Willoughby Eastlake City Schools
Willowick, OH
08.2018 - 06.2020
Developed IEPs to effectively address diverse educational and vocational needs, fostering student growth and achievement.
Delivered educational program tailored to Individualized Education Programs (IEP), enhancing student engagement and learning.
Implemented Ohio state education standards in mathematics, English language arts, social studies, and science, ensuring curriculum alignment and compliance.
Classroom Behavior Therapist
The Cleveland Clinic Lerner School for Autism
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2017 - 07.2018
Managed challenging behaviors and implemented behavior plans.
Acquired baseline data and implemented ABA therapy programs for students.
Collaborated with coordinating teacher on IEPs and student targets, ensuring alignment.
Developed daily lesson plans and prepared materials tailored to individual student needs.
Created monthly summaries and reports to track student progress effectively.
Education
Masters of Education Administration - Education Administration
Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OH
01-2022
Masters of Special Education - Mild to Moderate Intervention Specialist
Notre Dame College
South Euclid, OH
05-2018
Post-baccalaureate program - Bachelors of Medical Science
Dominican University
River Forest, IL
05-2014
Bachelors of Science - Biology with a minor in Medical Ethics
Walsh University
North Canton, OH
05-2012
Skills
IEPAnywhere proficiency
CPI Certified
Mac and PC proficiency
Google tools proficiency
Problem-solving expertise
Effective communication
Administrative Competencies
Ruling Our Experience (ROX) District-wide Lead at Willoughby Eastlake City School District
CPI Coordinator for Willoughby Eastlake City School District
High School MTSS Facilitator for Willoughby Eastlake City School District
High School Internal Monitoring Team Lead for Willoughby Eastlake City School District
Served as United Way Campaign Lead for Ridge Elementary
Coordinated Where Everybody Belongs (WEB) at Willowick Middle School
Operated as Behavior Chair on the PBIS Committee at Willowick Middle School and Ridge Elementary
Timeline
Special Education Coordinator
Willoughby Eastlake City Schools
08.2022 - Current
Principal, Extended School Year Services
Willoughby Eastlake City Schools
06.2021 - 06.2024
Intervention Specialist
Mentor School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
Intervention Specialist
Willoughby Eastlake City Schools
08.2018 - 06.2020
Classroom Behavior Therapist
The Cleveland Clinic Lerner School for Autism
01.2017 - 07.2018
Masters of Education Administration - Education Administration
Ursuline College
Masters of Special Education - Mild to Moderate Intervention Specialist
Notre Dame College
Post-baccalaureate program - Bachelors of Medical Science
Dominican University
Bachelors of Science - Biology with a minor in Medical Ethics
Special Education Coordinator at Highland Park ISD - Highland Park Middle SchoolSpecial Education Coordinator at Highland Park ISD - Highland Park Middle School