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Sharon L. Santilli Leighty
Intervention Specialist
Columbus,Ohio
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Summary
Knowledgeable Intervention Specialist with 12 years experience who develops effective intervention strategies that support development and academic progress. Collaborates with educators and parents/guardians to create supportive learning environments and implement individualized interventions. Implements adaptive approaches to meet diverse needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Performance Academies
Columbus, OH
08.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to student needs.
- Contributed to Evaluation Team Reports with data from informal assessments
- Scheduled educational meetings with stakeholders
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective intervention strategies.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions accordingly.
- Facilitated one-on-one and small group instruction for targeted skill development, enhancing academic growth for all participants.
- Built strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Ensured a smooth transition between grade levels and school settings for students with disabilities through careful planning and collaboration with stakeholders.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, interventions implemented, and modifications made to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Coordinated with other professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and school psychologists to address comprehensive student needs. Co-treated with Speech Language Pathologist.
- Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues.
- Developed data-driven intervention plans based on thorough analysis of assessments and observations.
Intervention Specialist
Zenith Academy East
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Provided direct instruction to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) in one-on-one and small group settings
- Created lesson plans that targeted student-needed areas of learning
- Collaborated with professionals for Evaluation Team Reports (ETRs) and IEPs
- Wrote and implemented IEPs
- Assessed students and gathered needed data
- Documented student growth and areas of need for quarterly progress reports
- Met with families to discuss students’ progress
- Coordinated Response to Intervention (RTI) services
Intervention Specialist/Long-term Substitute/RTI Teacher
Educational Solutions, Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided services for students with IEPs from Kindergarten through 3rd grade
- Coordinated professionals who collaborated on the ETR and the IEP
- Analyzed evaluation results and synthesized reports and plans
- Documented student growth and goal obtainment via observation and assessment for progress notes for report cards
- Taught students in small groups with individualized plans to meet their areas of need
- Provided Kindergarten small groups with direct instruction reading mastery program
- Provided Kindergarten small groups with Distar math program
- Collaborated with teachers on student referrals for RTI to determine needed services
- Monitored student growth through tiers of RTI
- Substituted in 1st and 2nd grade classrooms as needed throughout the year
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Columbus City Schools, Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Supported the development of the whole child by providing developmentally appropriate curriculum environment, activities and experiences
- Implemented the Early Learning Content Standards in planning and teaching
- Documented students’ progress via observations and assessments for report cards
- Provided intentional teaching and planning of hands-on-learning that supports the development of the whole child
Lead Head Start Teacher
South Side Early Learning & Development Center
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Planned individualized developmentally appropriate lesson plans in year-round program
- Documented students’ progress via observations and assessments
- Created comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child
- Led parent teacher conferences three times a school year providing families with their children’s social-emotional and cognitive skill levels and areas of need
- Provided nurturing environment for at-risk children
- Maintained required records for students and classroom environment
Student Teacher
Springfield City Schools, Lagonda Elementary
12.2011 - 03.2012
- Planned and implemented lesson plans for English Language Arts, Literature Circle and Mathematics
- Provided small group and one-on-one instruction
- Assisted in supervising students in the classroom, cafeteria, playground and at dismissal
- Informed the cooperating teacher of needs or problems of students
- Supported the cooperating teacher in preparing instructional materials
- Attended in-service training on bullying and seizures
- Provided after school tutoring to prepare students for the Ohio Academic Achievement Test
Pediatric Audiologist
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
06.1989 - 01.2009
- Provided range of diagnostic audiological evaluations
- Determined child’s need for amplification and/or use of FM system
- Designed and implemented screening process to assure appropriateness of Auditory Processing Evaluation
- Provided Auditory Processing Evaluation and recommendations for classroom management and intervention
- Counseled parents regarding evaluation results and implications and referrals to medical and/or educational specialists
Audiologist
In-Speech Corporation
06.1988 - 06.1989
- Provided range of diagnostic audiological evaluations to geriatric patients
- Implemented hearing aid program
- Directed medical staff on care of hearing aids
- Provided auditory training therapy
Audiologist
Veterans’ Medical Center
01.1987 - 06.1988
- Provided diagnostic hearing and hearing aid evaluation to veterans
- Fitted hearing aids and assistive listening devices
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2021
Master of Education - Intervention Specialist
Wright State University
Dayton, OH12.2014
Master of Science - Audiology
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV12.1986
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Hearing Science
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV06.1985
Skills
- IEP development & implementation
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Progress monitoring
- Individualized instruction
- Strong collaboration skills
- Experience in childhood development
- Group and individual instruction
- Effective communication
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Performance Academies
08.2023 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Zenith Academy East
08.2018 - 08.2023
Intervention Specialist/Long-term Substitute/RTI Teacher
Educational Solutions, Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Columbus City Schools, Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center
08.2016 - 06.2017
Lead Head Start Teacher
South Side Early Learning & Development Center
08.2014 - 08.2016
Student Teacher
Springfield City Schools, Lagonda Elementary
12.2011 - 03.2012
Pediatric Audiologist
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
06.1989 - 01.2009
Audiologist
In-Speech Corporation
06.1988 - 06.1989
Audiologist
Veterans’ Medical Center
01.1987 - 06.1988
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Hearing Science
West Virginia University
Master of Science - Audiology
West Virginia University
Master of Education - Intervention Specialist
Wright State University
Master of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
License
5 Year Professional Early childhood Intervention Specialist (P-3) License OH3225914