Sam Van Tuinen
Belgrade,ME
Summary
Experienced IEP Coordinator dedicated to supporting students through a collaborative team-based approach. Skilled in working with high school students and eager to expand knowledge in the CDS process for younger students this April. Committed to guiding individuals through the IEP process and ensuring adherence to state regulations. Proficient in handling paperwork and find fulfillment in witnessing successful student transitions into adulthood.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IEP Coordinator
RSU #3
07.2024 - Current
- Attending IEP meetings and keeping track of the minutes to complete written notices. Facilitating meetings if necessary.
- Keeping track of data from meetings about meeting dates and services students have.
- Communicating with out of district placements for students that struggle with public school.
- Communicating with teachers about students and their programming.
- Supporting case managers with their paperwork for IEP's.
- Do anything asked by the Special Education Coordinator.
Special Education Teacher
MSAD 49
10.2012 - 06.2024
- I ran a behavior support classroom
- I case managed these students and completed all the necessary IEP paperwork to go with all of the students on my caseload.
- I ran IEP meetings and work with the staff to support the kids in the mainstream classroom as well as classes with specially designed instruction
- Redirected students that were struggling to make it back to the mainstream classroom to be able to understand the material they are learning about.
Special Education Teacher
Sweetser
03.2008 - 10.2012
- I started as a Youth Worker in the Sweetser Cottages in Belfast and then switched to the school
- I worked with emotionally disturbed students and supported them in school with restraints and deescalation techniques using TCI
- Moved on to special education teacher and supported the students with teaching classes, IEP documentation, clinical meetings and incident reports
Education
No Degree - Educational Leadership
University of Maine
Orono, ME05-2027
Master of Science - Education - Concentration in Special Education
New England College
Henniker, NH05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maine
Orono, ME05-2000
Skills
- Parent engagement
- Communication with staff, parents, students and administration
- Student accommodations
- Responsible and dependable
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
282 through Maine DOE.
One class away from 035.
Timeline
IEP Coordinator
RSU #3
07.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
MSAD 49
10.2012 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Sweetser
03.2008 - 10.2012
No Degree - Educational Leadership
University of Maine
Master of Science - Education - Concentration in Special Education
New England College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maine
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