TISHANA MILLER
Brooklyn
Summary
Aspiring Educational Leader with 14 years within the New York City Department of Education. Experience within New York City District 75's Specialized Schools serving students with special needs. Demonstrate extensive experience with special education compliance procedures while acting as liaison between current school organization and the District 75 Special Education Office on a frequent basis. Created a School Based supportive system focusing on compliance procedures and consisting of both Monthly and 1 on 1 Professional Development Sessions provided to staff called the "IEP Development Series"; Monthly Compliance emails to school staff (Teachers/ Related Service Providers), in addition to providing consistent District 75 special education updates on a consistent basis. Consistently collaborating with District 75 Clinical Supervisors to ensure related service compliance as per student IEPs. Provided families with Parent Counseling and Training Sessions by helping them to understand their due process rights and procedural safeguards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compliance Coordinator
Department Of Education
10.2019 - Current
- Educated employees by conducting monthly compliance training professional development sessions (in person and virtual); issuing periodic communications to refresh knowledge of compliant work practices.
Special Education Teacher
Department Of Education
09.2013 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices during instruction
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership: SBL/SDL
City University of New York- Brooklyn College
NY, NY06.2023
Master of Science - Dual M.S. in General And Special Education
Touro College
NY, NY05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Film
Long Island University- C.W. Post
NY, NY01.2009
Skills
- Educational Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Instructional Framework
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Behavior Modification
- Life Skills Instruction
- Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
- Educational Support
- Understanding of Special Education
- IEP Compliance
- Curriculum Planning
References
Available Upon Request
Certification
- Students With Disabilities (Grades 5-9), Generalist
(Professional Certificate)
- Generalist In Middle Childhood Education (Grades 5-9)
(Professional Certificate)
- School Building Leader, (Initial Certificate)-
Currently being Reviewed for Issuance
Timeline
Compliance Coordinator
Department Of Education
10.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Department Of Education
09.2013 - Current
Master of Science - Educational Leadership: SBL/SDL
City University of New York- Brooklyn College
Master of Science - Dual M.S. in General And Special Education
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts - Film
Long Island University- C.W. Post
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