Whitney LaBeff
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Experienced education specialist focused on supporting students with learning and behavioral needs in special education settings. Expertise in communication, parent collaboration, and team-based problem solving enhances student engagement and progress tracking. Proven ability to build supportive learning environments and coordinate services for student success, utilizing diverse teaching strategies to address varied learning needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist
Elk Grove Unified School District
Elk Grove, California
08.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for students with learning and behavior needs.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Monitored and recorded student progress in academic performance and behavior, maintaining compliance records to support educational accountability.
- Collaborated with parents, staff, and specialists to create and implement effective student support plans tailored to individual needs.
- Provided teacher support with accommodations, modifications, and instructional planning.
- Created lesson plans based on curriculum standards and objectives.
- Conducted assessments to determine appropriate instructional strategies for each student.
- Enhanced student engagement through behavior modeling and respect-building activities, fostering a positive classroom environment.
- Communicated regularly with classroom teachers regarding individual students' progress towards meeting goals outlined in IEPs.
- Collaborated with school administrators, counselors, and other professionals to ensure best practices were being followed.
- Incorporated a variety of teaching methods into lessons to meet diverse learning styles.
- Researched current trends in special education practices, including evidence-based interventions.
- Implemented modern technology to enhance district's curriculum and classrooms.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Paraeducator, Special Education ABSS Tier II
EGUSD
Sacramento
04.2004 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with teachers to implement strategies enhancing student engagement and focus.
- Tailored assistance to students with diverse learning needs, enhancing their academic and social development.
- Developed behavior management plans addressing individual student needs, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated positive classroom environment through effective behavior management techniques.
- Developed and maintained supportive relationships to foster student confidence and growth.
- Assisted in planning and executing educational activities aligned with curriculum goals.
- Supported EGUSD special education teachers with classroom instruction and student supervision.
- Assisted students with IEP goals, routines, and daily learning activities.
- Prepared instructional materials for small group and individual lessons.
- Administered various assessment tools such as standardized tests or informal observations.
- Collaborated with professionals, including occupational therapists and psychologists, to deliver comprehensive support services for special needs students.
- Supervised field trips for special education classes ensuring safety at all times while providing educational opportunities outside the regular classroom setting.
- Provided additional support during state testing periods by administering tests and monitoring time limits.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to special education topics such as autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Education
MMSN Education Specialist
Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)
Sacramento, CA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Studies
University of Massechusetts Global
Lathrop, CA12-2023
Associate of Arts - Behavioral And Social Sciences
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA07-2021
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- IEP management
- Special education compliance
- Instructional assessment
- Progress monitoring
- Curriculum adaptation
- Behavior management
- Classroom management
- Math intervention
- Literacy intervention
- Literacy development
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Student advocacy
- Parental engagement
- Dispute resolution
- Collaborative teamwork
- Communication skills
- Lesson planning
Certification
- Certification in Autism Spectrum and Behavior disorders- EGUSD
- Certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid-EGUSD
- Certified in Non-Violence Crisis Prevention-EGUSD
- Certified in CPR
Timeline
Education Specialist
Elk Grove Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education ABSS Tier II
EGUSD
04.2004 - 08.2024
MMSN Education Specialist
Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Studies
University of Massechusetts Global
Associate of Arts - Behavioral And Social Sciences
Cosumnes River College