Wendy Bailey
Princeton
Summary
Dedicated K-12 Specialist with expertise in Functional Vision Assessments, team collaboration, and educator training. Proven track record for assisting teachers and schools in implementing best practices in the educational needs of students with visual impairments. Committed in continuing to foster new and existing partnerships to enhance educational programs and opportunities for students with visual impairments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
K12-Outreach Specialist VI
WVSDB
07.2022 - Current
- Provides in-service training for VI teachers, general education teachers, SPED teachers, and support staff.
- Conducts workshops on best literacy practices and instructional strategies for students with visual impairments.
- Works with county administrators, school staff, and families to improve educational access for students with visual impairments.
- Collaborates with state agencies, organizations, and specialists to expand resources and services.
- Assists in evaluating students' functional vision and learning needs through Functional Vision Assessments (FVA), Cortical Vision Impairment (CVI) Assessments, and Learning Media Assessments (LMA).
- Supports educators in developing appropriate accommodations and modifications.
- Provides guidance on adaptive technology and assistive devices.
- Collaborates with WVSDB Transition Coordinator in providing career readiness programs such as Discovery POINT for students 14+ who are blind or low vision.
- Collaborates with agency partners to help implement statewide initiatives such as summer camps, workshops, enrichment programs, and other hands-on learning experiences.
- Provide support for online training sessions, like lunch-and-learn events.
Special Education Math Teacher
Mercer County Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented individualized math instruction tailored to students’ abilities and IEP goals.
- Used differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Incorporated hands-on, visual, and technology-based teaching methods to support comprehension.
- Taught fundamental math concepts such as number sense, problem-solving, algebra, geometry, and data analysis.
- Modified general education math curriculum to align with students' learning abilities.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored students' IEPs, ensuring accommodations and modifications are provided.
- Conducted assessments to track students’ progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with the IEP team to set measurable academic goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, assessments, and IEP compliance.
Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
Summers County Schools
09.2015 - 06.2021
- Conducted Functional Vision Assessments (FVA) and Learning Media Assessments (LMA) to determine how a student uses their vision for learning.
- Recommended and implemented appropriate accommodations and modifications.
- Collaborated with IEP teams to develop and update Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Provided adapted instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) for the visually impaired students.
- Supported career readiness skills for transition-age students (14+).
- Worked with general education teachers, SPED teachers, and related service providers to adapt materials and instruction.
- Consulted with administrators and support staff on best practices for accessibility.
- Provided in-service training to school staff on strategies for working with visually impaired students.
- Recommended and supported the use of low vision devices and assistive technology.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Regents
Concord University
Athens, WVMaster of Arts - SPED With VI And DHH
Marshall University
Huntington, WVSkills
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Functional Vision Assessment (FVA) Administration
- Learning Media Assessment (LMA) Administration
- Professional Networking and Collaboration
- Project Coordination
- Effective Multitasking
- Teacher Training Facilitation
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Affiliations
- National Federation of the Blind
Timeline
K12-Outreach Specialist VI
WVSDB
07.2022 - Current
Special Education Math Teacher
Mercer County Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
Summers County Schools
09.2015 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Regents
Concord University
Master of Arts - SPED With VI And DHH
Marshall University
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