Pearson

-Leads the implementation of all exceptional student services for partner school customers
-Coordinates with customers and internal teams to develop and implement new and improved systems, instructional practices, and processes to deliver special education services in a virtual school setting
-Collects, analyzes, and assesses customer exceptional populations compliance with federal, state, and authorizer accountability systems
-Monitors, coaches, and assists schools with improvement on key special populations metrics
-Supports customer special populations state audit readiness
-Leads and coordinates all customer facing initiatives to develop and implement corrective action plans based on internal or state audit findings
-Individualizes customer support based on School Improvement Plans and unique exceptional population needs for customers
-Builds and maintains trusting relationships with customer exceptional populations leaders and PVS stakeholders
-Collaborates with customers and the PVS legal team to support resolution of formal and informal exceptional populations complaints
-Assists schools with state and authorizer exceptional populations reporting needs
-Provides and coordinates exceptional populations training
-Onboards new assigned schools’ exceptional population leaders, when needed
-Collaborates with internal teams and the customer to ensure the delivery of third-party related services
-Supervises school based exceptional population leaders on an as needed basis
-Subject Matter Expert for Section 504

Student Services Specialist (re-organization within Pearson)

-Lead the implementation of Special Education Administrative Services for assigned customers to ensure the delivery of FAPE for special population students;
-Ensure the success of each assigned Special Education Program by direct supervision of Special Education Managers and Assistant Supervisors;
-Monitor compliance and delivery of services and take necessary action to correct any issues;
Contribute to the continuous improvement departmental effort to constantly improve our services to students and customers; Serve as a school level interim Special Education Manager, as needed, for assigned customers

General Responsibilities:
-Supervise school-based Special Education Managers and Assistant Supervisors from multiple locations nationwide ensuring accountability for the customer;
-Track specific measures of FAPE and take action, as needed, as a result of those measures;
-Monitor and support implementation of standard Federal, State, and POBL protocols and procedures;
-Demonstrate a strong understanding and application of FAPE, IDEA and 504/EL regulations;
-Assist staff with implementing any program changes and/or new software application introductions;
-Provide guidance and expertise to assigned schools throughout any special population monitoring;
-Collaboratively navigate school support throughout complex special populations issues and needs;
-Develop positive working relationships and effective and efficient communication among POBL departments, customers, and key stakeholders;
-Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Special Education Managers and Assistant Managers;
-Model best practices for supervision by following departmental guidelines;
-Ensure that direct reports exhibit and maintain a high level of professionalism & customer service;
-Travel to schools, as needed, to enhance the customer service experience, enhance school relationships & provide hands on support; 
-Work with Human Resources to ensure all company policies and procedures are followed

Department Lead for Special Education Administrative Services

-Supervise and manage a team of special education teachers including but not limited to evaluations, instruction, discipline, and professional development.
-Ensure compliance with special education processes & timelines with two different district authorizers.
-Interpret & articulate federal and Colorado special education regulations, policies, & procedures to principal, teachers, and parents;
-Implement and monitor the pre-enrollment process for enrolling students with IEPs.
-Implement standardized processes, forms and Connections Academy protocols for all special education procedures;
-Maintain a database of & relationships with private providers, community agencies, mental health clinics, district authorizers, etc;
-Implement procedures for placement, evaluation, assignment & re-evaluation of students with regard to the special education services program;
-Oversee &/or implement all aspects of Child Find referrals, IEP development, diagnostic assessments, & annual/tri-annual reviews.
-Implement & maintain a documentation system within the Learning Management System that captures & organizes all special education data;
-Conduct all school-based special education related meetings;
-Coordinate the set-up and delivery of IEP-mandated direct services to students, whether through direct in-house teacher intervention or contracted related services.
-Oversee the development, tracking, dissemination and proper implementation of IEP-mandated accommodations for students with disabilities during state testing events;
-Collaborate with Headquarters staff in Baltimore and members of the local school team concerning all facets of programming for students with special needs, from identification to transition & dismissal;
-Oversee 504 & Gifted and Talented
-Special Education/Populations Advisory Board
-Thrive Mentor for Florida, Nevada, and New Mexico Connections Special Education Departments

Director of Special Education at Connections Academy

NUBTribe

Board Member of NUB Tribe, a non-profit geared towards supporting those with limb differences. 

 "Your central HUB for all things NUB".

Board Member

Boulder Valley School District

-Work with multi-aged, multi-leveled, multi-needs students with diverse abilities and challenges, determining programming needs and challenges of students with multiple needs
-Oversee delivery of IEP goals and facilitate staff trainings 
-Develop, utilize, and implement assessments and Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) 
-Write and develop appropriate curriculum accommodations and modifications in all academic areas and grade levels individualized to each student
-Write aligned individual assessment results and interpretations, with measurable goals and a program delivery plan
-Effectively manage the learning environment and facilitate ongoing collaboration between general education and the ILC
-Work with other professionals and families in a partnership role
-Work collaboratively with colleagues and community
-Follow state legal requirements and district and building policies and procedures

Intensive Learning Center 

The Joshua School

• To lead and provide documentation of weekly clinicals.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the IEP/Treatment Plan, Behavior Intervention Plans and Day Treatment Plans
• Develop and oversee teaching/reduction strategies to achieve the IEP/Treatment Plan and Behavior Intervention Plan/Day Treatment Plan goals.
• Create and oversee objective plans and data collection systems for each IEP/Treatment Plan and
Behavior Intervention Plan/Day Treatment Plan goals.
•Train staff to implement treatment programs and collect data for each goal with fidelity.
• Oversee budget
• Coordination of programming with Behavior Analyst

Special Education Teacher

Boulder Journey School

Completed a unique teacher education program that incorporated practice and theory, curriculum design and developmentally appropriate practice. Coordinated with co-teachers and actively engaged in a co-constructivist approach, providing students with the freedom to explore and discover, while encouraging them to become active participants in their own learning process.

Teacher

Firefly Autism

-Follow and implement behavior plans and individualized education plans, using applied behavior analysis and naturalist learning teaching on a one and one ratio
-Integrate functional life skills into groups such as cooking groups and social skills
-Keeping up-to-date records and graphs for case management using Catalyst Data Collection Services
-Utilize team meetings to brainstorm creative and innovative teaching to best fit needs of client

Case Manager

Care Management Advocates

• Case Management
• Power of Attorney
• Assessments
• Guardianship

JD McCarty Center 

-Direct patient care for pediatric patients from birth to 21 ranging from hygiene, activities of daily living, and medical needs (patient care plans, behavior plans, assisting nurse with medical treatments, and support for therapies, school, and medical appointments).

Direct Care Specialist 

I am passionate about driving equity and positive change for students with diverse needs and abilities.

In my current role, I lead the implementation of all exceptional student services for partner school customers in a virtual school setting. I coordinate with customers and internal teams to develop and implement new and improved systems, instructional practices, and processes to deliver special education services. I also monitor and coach schools on compliance, performance, and improvement on key special populations metrics, and support them with state audit readiness and corrective action plans while decreasing overall school risk. Through my work, I aim to ensure the delivery of high-quality and inclusive learning experiences for all students.

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