Stephanie Samtoy
Redlands,California
Summary
Program Specialist with extensive experience supporting students ages 4-22 with diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. Extensive background in faculty training, professional development, program coordination, and behavior intervention systems. Proven leader in PBIS implementation and district-wide professional learning initiatives. Committed to advancing student success, instructional quality, and institutional support systems across educational environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Specialist - Behavior Emphasis
Moreno Valley Unified School District
10.2022 - Current
- Provide district-level leadership in behavioral support programs and instructional best practices.
- Design and deliver professional development for teachers, instructional aides, and administrators.
- Coordinate and support behavior intervention programs aligned with PBIS frameworks.
- Serve as a district trainer for behavior management, classroom discipline, and staff onboarding initiatives.
- Support educators with implementation of evidence-based behavioral and instructional strategies.
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Trainer
- Behavior Intervention Plan Trainer
- CHAMPS & Discipline in the Secondary Classroom Trainer
- New Teacher Trainer
- Instructional Assistant New Hire Trainer
Education Specialist - SDC-ED (Grades TK-5)
Moreno Valley Unified School District
09.2005 - 10.2022
- Provided specialized instruction and behavioral support to students with severe social, emotional, and behavioral needs in a separate educational setting.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic and behavioral interventions to promote student success.
- Led site-level PBIS initiatives as PBIS Coordinator, supporting school-wide positive behavior systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support IEP development, compliance, and implementation.
- Coached staff on classroom management and behavior intervention strategies.
- Additional Roles & Recognition:
- Site PBIS Coordinator
- National History Day Site Coach
- MVUSD Teacher of the Year, 2014
Education
Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders -
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA01.2011
Master of Science - Special Education
National University
San Diego, CA06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English (Honors)
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2003
Skills
- Student Support & Academic Interventions
- Faculty Training & Professional Development
- Behavior Management & Positive Behavior Supports
- Program Coordination & Implementation
- Classroom & Instructional Management
- IEP Development & Compliance
- Support for Students with Disabilities
- Data-Informed Instruction & Intervention
- Cross-Cultural & Inclusive Education Practices
Timeline
Program Specialist - Behavior Emphasis
Moreno Valley Unified School District
10.2022 - Current
Education Specialist - SDC-ED (Grades TK-5)
Moreno Valley Unified School District
09.2005 - 10.2022
Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders -
University of California, Riverside
Master of Science - Special Education
National University
Bachelor of Arts - English (Honors)
University of California, Riverside
Credentials And Certifications
- Professional Level II Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Mild/Moderate
- Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate, National University, Lifetime
Personal Information
Title: Program Specialist