Shay Palchak

Dynamic Special Educator with 11 years of experience at Charles County Public Schools, adept at developing Individualized Education Plans and employing differentiated instruction. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through effective collaboration and behavior management strategies, fostering an inclusive environment for diverse learners. Committed to achieving exceptional educational outcomes.

• University of Michigan, 2022, Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education
• University of Virginia, 2022, Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion at Work Teach Out
• University of Pittsburgh, 2022, Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Dear Hiring Manager,, Please accept this letter and resume as an indication of my sincere interest in your Researcher for Human Services and Education. I am looking forward to having an open dialogue, where I can share my professional and educational body of work through an in-person and/or virtual interview. In my current role as a Special Education Teacher, I prove to be a strong leader, well-organized and passionate. As a chosen member of my school's leadership team, I aid in educational development and implement learning goals and success criteria among educational teams in Prekindergarten through 5th grade. As a well-organized Special Education Teacher, I use daily research-based classroom strategies, I help support students with a range of disabilities and social economic backgrounds, providing equity across all educational areas. I am a passionate professional, able to adapt to changes, thrive under pressure and simultaneously meet multiple deadlines. Mathematica Policy Research would also benefit from my skills in the following areas: Ability to build interpersonal relationships among all stakeholders, blossoms in a team environment, eye for quality and high-level working standards, develop and implement lasting collaborations across programs, eagerness for learning new methods, policies and practices. I trust that with my years of experience as an Educator, holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Howard University and a Master’s in the Field of Education from Grand Canyon University, Mathematica Policy Research would have positive growth and success. My time also spent gaining knowledge in the field of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) from the University of Richmond, Virginia and Michigan, has given me the tools to work with a diverse group of individuals and ensure that the team flourishes and succeeds for years to come. Thank you for your time, I am looking forward to speaking with your team to discuss this position in more detail. I can be reached via phone (202) 236-4996 or email shaypalchak@hotmail.com., Best regards,, Shay Palchak

I bring more than 20 years of experience in writing, researching, data collecting, analyzing, and collaborating with stakeholders in the media and education sectors for entities such as NBC studios, private start-ups, and the Charles County Public School System. My strong organizational skills and ability to work well with others, combined with my nature to thrive and achieve under pressure, allow me to be a valuable contributor to any team.