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STEPHANIE BOYD

Oregon City,Oregon

Summary

Educational leader with a proven track record in enhancing compliance initiatives and optimizing IEP management at Hillsboro School District. Skilled in implementing inclusive education strategies and bridging special and general education through Universal Design for Learning. Committed to fostering equitable student access and expanding leadership capabilities.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Interim Director of Student Services

Hillsboro School District
Hillsboro, Oregon
10.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced Integration of Student Services: Collaborated with district groups to integrate services, ensuring compliance with regulations. -
  • Expanded Inclusive Access: Played a key role in expanding inclusive access through Universal Design for Learning, and equitable discipline practices.
  • Strengthened IEP Compliance Training: Increased compliance for first-year teachers by 30% through targeted professional development.
  • Developed a New Teacher Support Platform: Created a Google Classroom platform for new teachers, enhancing access to supports. -
  • Promoted student engagement through BSPs: Implemented Behavior Support Plans to enhance student engagement in inclusive settings.

Autism Consultant/Support Specialist (TOSA)

Hillsboro School District
Hillsboro, Oregon
01.2022 - 10.2024
  • Increased IEP compliance for first year teachers by 30% through training and professional development on high leverage practices in special education (IEP /Special Education Bootcamp)
  • Consulted with school teams in the implementation of Multi Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to support student access and learning
  • Facilitated special education meetings with IEP Teams and family advocates to help find common ground with the shared goal of supporting the student and their learning
  • Managed a caseload of over 100 students across 10 schools, K-12

New Special Education Teacher Mentor (TOSA)

Hillsboro School District
Hillsboro, Oregon
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed and facilitated new teacher trainings and provided ongoing group and 1:1 support for over 50 first and second year special education teachers
  • Developed a web based platform (Google Classroom), for new teachers to access information and supports
  • Coordinated and implemented 5 district-wide training sessions impacting over 100 staff
  • Improved new teacher retention by 20% through targeted mentorship programs

Special Education Teacher

Hillsboro School District
Hillsboro, Oregon
08.2015 - 06.2022
  • Organized instruction using learning objectives with defined student outcomes
  • Delivered effective, inclusive and differentiated classroom instruction to students who experience disability
  • Cultivated partnerships with families, elevating both family and student voice
  • Developed and facilitated district wide professional development that demonstrate my extensive knowledge and practical application of high leverage practices within special education
  • Increased student IEP goal attainment by 12% through tailored intervention strategies
  • Consulted on over 40 IEPs annually, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams

Administrative/Principal Intern

Hillsboro School District
Hillsboro, Oregon
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families
  • Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons
  • Administered summer school budget, and tracked expenses
  • Co-developed and oversaw the summer school master schedule of over 20 staff and 100 students grades K-6
  • Provided management protocols for orientation, registration and related activities

Special Education Teacher

Gresham Barlow School District
Gresham, Oregon
08.1997 - 06.2015
  • Implemented strength-based Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Behavior Support Plans (BSP) to promote student engagement in inclusive environments.
  • Mentored 15 new special education candidates, improving classroom performance through targeted guidance.
  • Collaborated with ORPATS/STAR trainers to establish a model training site for local schools.
  • Demonstrated effective teaching strategies for students with complex disabilities, influencing regional best practices.

Education

Professional Administrator License - Educational Leadership

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
09-2027

Principal Licensure - Educational Leadership

Portland State University
Portland, OR
06.2022

Master of Education - Special Education And Teaching

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2009

Bachelor of Science Degree - Psychology & Severely Handicapped Learner

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR
06.1996

Skills

  • Instructional leadership
  • Functional behavior assessment
  • Professional development
  • Compliance and IDEA adherence
  • Data analysis
  • Strategic planning
  • Collaboration with departments
  • Budget optimization
  • Universal design for learning

Accomplishments

  • Collaborative Programs Impact, Achieved 20% improvement in teacher retention by establishing collaborative mentorship programs for new educators.
  • Focus Classroom Oversight, Oversaw classroom environments, enhancing inclusive access for over 100 students with disabilities across districts.
  • Inclusive Access, Led development of course outcomes, increasing participation in inclusive education initiatives by 30%.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Interim Director of Student Services

Hillsboro School District
10.2024 - Current

New Special Education Teacher Mentor (TOSA)

Hillsboro School District
08.2022 - 12.2022

Autism Consultant/Support Specialist (TOSA)

Hillsboro School District
01.2022 - 10.2024

Administrative/Principal Intern

Hillsboro School District
06.2021 - 08.2021

Special Education Teacher

Hillsboro School District
08.2015 - 06.2022

Special Education Teacher

Gresham Barlow School District
08.1997 - 06.2015

Professional Administrator License - Educational Leadership

University of Oregon

Principal Licensure - Educational Leadership

Portland State University

Master of Education - Special Education And Teaching

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science Degree - Psychology & Severely Handicapped Learner

Western Oregon University
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