Dedicated and passionate educational surrogate parent advocating on behalf of children with special education needs for the last 16 years.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Educational Surrogate Parent
State Of NH Department Of Education
07.2019 - Current
Educational Surrogate Parent appointed by NH Department of Education to effectively advocate for special educational needs and services allowing each student successful access to their education. In the role of Master Educational Surrogate, I currently advocate for 27 students ranging in age from 5 to 20 years old from several districts of liability.
Review student evaluations and provide feedback to special education teams based on results.
Work with foster parents to ensure understanding of evaluations and special education services.
Create and maintain strong working relations with special education team members.
Monitor students progress through reporting and team communication.
Ensure that special education services and supports are being provided as outlined in each student’s IEP.
Maintain updated and detailed files related to each student.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement..
Demonstrate respect, professionalism and willingness to help wherever needed.
Educational Surrogate Parent
State Of NH Department Of Education
2009 - 06.2019
Advocate for students with special education needs.
Review student evaluations and provide feedback to special education teams based on results.
Work with foster parents to ensure understanding of evaluations and special education services.
Create and maintain strong working relations with special education team members.
Monitor students progress through reporting and team communication.
Ensure that special education services and supports are being provided as outlined in each student’s IEP.
Maintain updated and detailed files related to each student.
Substitute Teacher/Paraeducator
Barnstead Elementary School
Center Barnstead, NH
1998 - 2018
Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8 in both long and short term assignments.
Worked 1:1 and in group settings to support special education students needs.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Contributed to positive school culture by participating in extracurricular activities and events.
Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Bar Manager
Sandy Point Restaurant
Alton Bay, NH
2009 - 2016
Recruited, hired and trained staff on bar practices, customer service standards and productivity strategies.
Created weekly work schedules for employees.
Maintained high standards of customer service.
Managed inventory.
Restaurant/Bar Manager
Dockside Restaurant
Alton Bay, NH
1994 - 2009
Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues in timely manner.
Determined business needs by acquiring client feedback for process improvements.
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