Rebecca Fenlong
Richville,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively while leading a team to success. Qualified administrator with 30 years in education and dedication to school performance, teacher training and student success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Special Education
Ogdensburg City School District
Ogdensburg, NY
07.2021 - Present
- Provided ongoing support to teachers, staff and parents concerning special education services.
- Served as an advocate for students with disabilities in school settings.
- Supervised and evaluated special education personnel.
- Collaborated with administrators, counselors, psychologists and other professionals to ensure appropriate services were provided to students with disabilities.
- Conducted team meetings to develop IEPs that meet individual student needs.
- Monitored compliance of IEPs by providing technical assistance to school-based teams.
- Facilitated collaboration between general education teachers and specialists to provide necessary accommodations for students receiving Special Education services.
- Attended conferences, workshops and seminars related to special education laws and regulations.
- Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
Sole Principal PreK-12
Clifton-Fine Central School
Star Lake , NY
02.2017 - 07.2021
- Assigned staff to specific roles and responsibilities.
- Developed and implemented school policies and procedures.
- Coordinated meetings with faculty, staff, parents, and students.
- Conducted regular reviews of student performance data.
- Provided guidance and support to teachers in developing curriculum plans.
Special Education Teacher
Hermon DeKalb Central School
De Kalb Junction, NY
08.2007 - 01.2017
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
Special Education Teacher
Middletown Springs Elementary
Middletown Springs, VT
07.2000 - 06.2007
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
Special Education Teacher
Fair Haven Union High School - Official Site
Fair Haven , VT
07.1998 - 06.2000
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
Special Education Teacher
New England Center for Children
Southborough, MA
07.1994 - 06.1998
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
Education
Certificate of Advanced Studies - Building And District School Leader
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY12-2017
Master of Science - Behavior Specialist
Simmons College
Boston, MA05-1997
Master of Science - Special Education
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05-1994
Skills
- Disability Awareness
- Instructional Leadership
- Goal Setting
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Professional Development Planning
- Program Evaluation
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Director of Special Education
Ogdensburg City School District
07.2021 - Present
Sole Principal PreK-12
Clifton-Fine Central School
02.2017 - 07.2021
Special Education Teacher
Hermon DeKalb Central School
08.2007 - 01.2017
Special Education Teacher
Middletown Springs Elementary
07.2000 - 06.2007
Special Education Teacher
Fair Haven Union High School - Official Site
07.1998 - 06.2000
Special Education Teacher
New England Center for Children
07.1994 - 06.1998
Certificate of Advanced Studies - Building And District School Leader
St. Lawrence University
Master of Science - Behavior Specialist
Simmons College
Master of Science - Special Education
Southern Connecticut State University
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