Vanessa Schibi
Neosho,MO
Summary
Dedicated, resourceful, and driven educator with a genuine interest in handling support operations to foster intentional cognitive and social growth. Seeking an administrative position in public education to ensure an environment with high expectations conducive to learning and growth. Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, with an eight-year background in education in regular education, with over 10 years of experience in special services.
Experienced with process optimization and workflow management, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency. Utilizes strong organizational and leadership abilities to improve team performance and productivity. Track record of successfully implementing process improvements and fostering collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Process Coordinator
Neosho School District
07.2018 - Current
- Supervise the special education process from referral through placement and provisions of services, identify appropriate identification and placement of students with disabilities.
- Ensure district compliance with state and federal requirements for special education under IDEA
- Oversee and facilitate meetings and procedures for the IEP process
- Conduct initial and mandatory 3-year evaluations as well as interpret evaluation results
- Complete evaluation reports, behavior/discipline, 504 determinations and plans, and functional behavior assessments
- Conduct and participate in research and analysis of data for district programs, behavior, and academic progress
- Train and assist teachers with web-based IEP program, planning and implementation of co-teaching practices, and data collection for progress monitoring of IEP goals
- Assist in collection of data for state and federal reporting
- Participate in the evaluation of paraprofessionals and the interview process for special education teachers and paraprofessionals
- Assist counselors and building administrators in student and staff scheduling and assignment of state and district testing accommodations
6th grade Communication Arts Teacher
Webb City School District
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary leadership team to unwrap Missouri standards to identify power standards to align curriculum and unit planning
- Work with leadership team to write proficiency scales based on power standards for standards based grading
- Provide accommodations and/or modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology
- Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans
- Monitor and implement IEPs to ensure all procedures are in compliance with the IDEA and Missouri regulations
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
- Collect data for individual students and use for RTI support and adjustment of goals
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
- Proctor standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret data to determine students’ strengths and areas for interventions
Assistant Jr High Basketball Coach
Webb City School District
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Assist head coach in planning and conducting practices
- Provide technical, non-technical, and administrative support
- Develop and implement strategies to grow effective student-athletes’ physical fitness
- Comply with Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) rules and regulations
- Facilitate participation in summer leagues and conditioning training in compliance with MSHSAA guidelines
- Develop and conduct team-building activities to facilitate a spirit of sportsmanship, social development, and positive relationships in student-athletes
Assistant Jr High Volleyball Coach
Neosho School District
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Assist head coach in planning and conducting practices
- Provide technical, non-technical, and administrative support
- Develop and implement strategies to grow effective student-athletes’ physical fitness
- Comply with Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) rules and regulations
- Facilitate participation in summer leagues and conditioning training in compliance with MSHSAA guidelines
- Develop and conduct team-building activities to facilitate a spirit of sportsmanship, social development, and positive relationships in student-athletes
5th grade Special Education Co-Teacher
Neosho School District
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary leadership team to unwrap Missouri standards to identify power standards to align curriculum and unit planning
- Work with leadership team to write proficiency scales based on power standards for standards based grading
- Provide accommodations and/or modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology
- Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
Assistant Varsity/Head Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach
Neosho School District
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Assist head coach in planning and conducting practices
- Provide technical, non-technical, and administrative support
- Develop and implement strategies to grow effective student-athletes’ physical fitness
- Comply with Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) rules and regulations
- Facilitate participation in summer leagues and conditioning training in compliance with MSHSAA guidelines
- Develop and conduct team-building activities to facilitate a spirit of sportsmanship, social development, and positive relationships in student-athletes
5th grade Regular Education Teacher
Neosho School District
01.2009 - 05.2014
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary leadership team to unwrap Missouri standards to identify power standards to align curriculum and unit planning
- Work with leadership team to write proficiency scales based on power standards for standards based grading
- Provide accommodations and/or modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology
- Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
Assistant Jr High Volleyball Coach
Neosho School District
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Assist head coach in planning and conducting practices
- Provide technical, non-technical, and administrative support
- Develop and implement strategies to grow effective student-athletes’ physical fitness
- Comply with Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) rules and regulations
- Facilitate participation in summer leagues and conditioning training in compliance with MSHSAA guidelines
- Develop and conduct team-building activities to facilitate a spirit of sportsmanship, social development, and positive relationships in student-athletes
Education
Doctor of Education -
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO03-2026
Specialist in Education - undefined
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12-2021
Master of Science - Educational Leadership and Administration
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO12-2008
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Learning Strategies
- Education and Leadership
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Collaboration
- Supervision of the special education process and compliance
- Review and approve Individual Education Programs
- Determine eligibility criteria within evaluations for special education services
- Scheduling and planning
- Creativity and innovation
- Process documentation
- Logistics oversight
- Testing management
- Workflow coordination
Affiliations
- Member, Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA), 2009-Present
- Member, Newton County Teachers Association (NCTA), 2009-Present; Legal Committee Chair, 2013-2017
- Building Representative, Middle School, Professional Development Committee, 2014-2017
- Member, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support, Tier 2 Team, 2015-2017
- Member, Neosho's Future School Bond Committee, 2014-2015
- Member, Professional Learning Communities Leadership Team, 2009-2013
Certification
- Licensed in Elementary Education, Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical Special Education, and Principal K-6, Principal 7-12
Timeline
Special Education Process Coordinator
Neosho School District
07.2018 - Current
6th grade Communication Arts Teacher
Webb City School District
08.2017 - 05.2018
Assistant Jr High Basketball Coach
Webb City School District
08.2017 - 05.2018
Assistant Jr High Volleyball Coach
Neosho School District
08.2016 - 05.2017
5th grade Special Education Co-Teacher
Neosho School District
08.2014 - 05.2017
Assistant Varsity/Head Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach
Neosho School District
08.2011 - 05.2014
Assistant Jr High Volleyball Coach
Neosho School District
08.2009 - 05.2011
5th grade Regular Education Teacher
Neosho School District
01.2009 - 05.2014
Specialist in Education - undefined
Arkansas State University
Master of Science - Educational Leadership and Administration
Southwest Baptist University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Missouri Southern State University
Doctor of Education -
Lindenwood University