Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Professional Accomplishments
Timeline

Rayann Turner

Maumee,OH

Summary

Passionate educator and advocate with extensive background in design, delivery and evaluation of complex educational programs for students with disabilities. Successfully manages IEPs, provides on the spot coaching for staff, develops and runs meaningful professional development to encourage continued growth and best practices. Demonstrates experience in organizing departmental initiatives and collaborating with educational leaders to make data-driven decisions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher Consultant

Monroe County ISD
08.2022 - Current
  • Special Education case manager and teacher consultant for students in grades Y5-5th
  • Responsible for coaching and modeling for teachers and independence facilitators in both the general education and local-based special education settings
  • Participated in professional learning communities (PLCs) and maintained an active position on the Student Assistance team to support the Child Find Law and MTSS process
  • Responsible for providing CPI training to all staff members to support de-escalation and safe behavioral management techniques
  • Provided professional development for the district on many topics including de-escalation strategies, universal supports, visual supports, peer to peer, FAPE in the LRE, communication, trauma, executive functioning and positive behavioral supports
  • Designed and implemented a Peer to Peer program in two elementary buildings.

Special Education Teacher

Bedford Public Schools
09.2016 - 06.2022
  • Special education case manager and resource program teacher for grades Y5-5th
  • Provided specially designed instruction for students with disabilities in reading, writing, and math as well as supporting accommodations/modifications in the general education classroom as needed
  • Piloted a co-teaching model for the district to promote inclusivity and belonging for students with disabilities
  • Designed and implemented a school-wide PBIS system
  • Participated in professional learning communities (PLCs) and maintained an active position on the Student Assistance team to support the Child Find Law and MTSS process.

Extended School Year Lead Teacher

Wyandotte Public Schools, The Lincoln Center
07.2016 - 08.2016
  • Lead Special Education Teacher for students with Emotional and Cognitive impairments ages 12-18
  • Aligned curriculum to students IEP goals, tracked progress for IEPs, implemented BIPs, and collaborated with the behavior team to promote positive classroom behavior.

Education

Master's in K12 Administration -

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
06.2022

Honors: Graduated with a 3.9 GPA (Summa Cum Laude)

Bachelor of Science in Special education and elementary education (double major) -

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
04.2016

Honors: Dean's List Graduated with a 3.9 GPA (Summa Cum Laude)

Skills

  • Developing and Managing Individualized Education Plans, Behavior intervention plans, and all educational documents
  • Skilled at Team building and staff development
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Data-driven decision-making philosophy
  • Competent in Legal Compliance for IDEA, MARSE, and Section 504

Certification

  • Michigan School Administrator Certificate (K12)-Expires 6/30/27
  • Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate (K-5 all subjects; K-8 self contained classroom)-Expires 6/30/27
  • Michigan Special Education Teaching Certificate (Endorsement in Emotional Impairments)-Expires 6/30/27

Professional Accomplishments

  • Certified Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) trainer.
  • Certified Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) trainer.
  • Designed and implemented a peer-to-peer program.
  • Piloted a Co-teaching/push-in model of special education delivery for Bedford Public Schools.
  • Developed and presented meaningful professional development for local districts.
  • Selected to present on inclusion and universal supports for students with autism at Lourdes University's Autism Conference.
  • Developed and implemented a coaching model for supporting teachers, independence facilitators, and students.

Timeline

Teacher Consultant - Monroe County ISD
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher - Bedford Public Schools
09.2016 - 06.2022
Extended School Year Lead Teacher - Wyandotte Public Schools, The Lincoln Center
07.2016 - 08.2016
Eastern Michigan University - Master's in K12 Administration,
Eastern Michigan University - Bachelor of Science in Special education and elementary education (double major),

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