Rachel Wietbrock
Hobart,IN
Summary
Talented Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of support. Operates in high-pressure environments while recommending best services and supports to benefit students and stakeholders. Hardworking and dedicated to achieving desired positive academic outcomes. Offers excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Case Manager
Hammond Central High School
07.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support plans for over 250 students with special needs.
- Coordinated specialized services such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology for eligible students.
- Provided training for general education teachers on best practices in working with students with disabilities.
- Managed a caseload of over 250 effectively, ensuring timely evaluations, reevaluations, and annual reviews for all assigned students.
- Advocated for the appropriate placement of students within the least restrictive environment possible according to their specific needs.
- Monitored compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding special education services to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
- Collaborated with teachers to conduct functional behavior assessments and wrote behavior intervention plans designed to reduce disruptive behaviors while promoting positive learning experiences for special education students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to special education trends, policies, and procedures to stay current in the field.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Collaborated with external agencies to meet educational and transitional needs of students.
- Facilitated special education placement process in partnership with parents to provide free appropriate public education for eligible referrals.
- Conducted training for educational staff to properly identify learning disabilities and remediation strategies.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty, and related service providers to address student needs.
Bartender, Expoditer, Trainer, Shift Lead
Texas Corral
10.2015 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting cocktails.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in serving and bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
- Performed opening and closing duties, managing cash handling duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, promptly resolving issues, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
- Increased shift productivity by setting clear expectations, delegating daily responsibilities, and providing consistent guidance on job responsibilities.
- Established positive rapport with customers and staff members alike through strong communication skills.
- Maintained safe working environment by observing safety procedures, policies and regulations.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
9-12 Grade Math/Science Resource Teacher
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
08.2013 - 07.2017
- Enhanced student understanding by incorporating hands-on experiments and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Implemented formative assessments to regularly track student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Served as a mentor for over 20 new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
- Established positive rapport with parents through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and case conferences fostering strong home-school partnerships.
- Utilized differentiated instruction methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and meet the needs of all students.
- Developed rigorous curriculum aligned with state standards while maintaining flexibility for student-centered exploration of topics
- Maintained consistent communication with all education staff regarding accommodations for students with disabilities within the classroom setting.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities related to current trends in STEM education and pedagogical practices.
- Fostered a safe learning environment where students felt empowered to take risks and engage in their education.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills that promoted a culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration.
- Developed and monitored individualized education plans for approximately 40 students with special needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Multi-Categorical Special Education
Governors State University
University Park, IL04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Middle Childhood Education
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH05.2003
Skills
- Family Education
- Performance Tracking
- Regulatory Compliance
- Problem-Solving
- Progress Evaluations
- Decision-Making
- Documentation and Reporting
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Staff Education and Training
- Multitasking Abilities
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- State of Indiana Professional Educator's License, 1585803
- ATC Employee Permit
Timeline
Special Education Case Manager
Hammond Central High School
07.2017 - Current
Bartender, Expoditer, Trainer, Shift Lead
Texas Corral
10.2015 - Current
9-12 Grade Math/Science Resource Teacher
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
08.2013 - 07.2017
Master of Arts - Multi-Categorical Special Education
Governors State University
Bachelor of Science - Middle Childhood Education
Youngstown State University