Experienced Education Specialist pursuing opportunities to make further impact in the education system outside of the classroom environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Specialist
Twin Rivers Unified School District
04.2020 - Current
Deliver high quality academic instruction to help build students’ foundation skills and help students achieve their goals.
Collaborate with and train Special Education colleagues, general education teachers, and para-educators.
Maintained clear, concise records of Individualized Education Plans.
Performed data analysis tasks to ensure students were meeting progress over the course of a school year.
Proctored special education and local district assessments, including but not limited to: California Assessment for Student Performance and Progress (CAASP), Diagnostic/Benchmark assessments, Woodcock Johnson, and Brigance.
Lead Positive Behavior Intervention Systems teams, supported in the development of new Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) programming, and period review of program effectiveness.
Created and delivered campus wide professional development in the areas of Positive Behavior Intervention Systems, Special Education Law, and High Quality First Instruction for Special Education students.
Education Specialist
Natomas Charter School – Performing and Fine Arts Academy
08.2019 - 03.2020
Lead an academic support course to help build students’ foundation skills.
Co-teach with general education teachers to ensure students are being supported.
Provide push-in support for all students who have been identified as needed Special Education Services.
Maintained clear, concise records of Individualized Education Plans.
Proctored special education, district, and local assessments, including but not limited to: Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), California Assessments of Student Performance and Progress (CAASP), diagnostic testing, Weschler Individual Achievement Test-V and Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement-3.
Performed general clerical tasks, such as making copies, filling out detention forms, and preparing lesson plans.
Participated in campus wide professional development opportunities including, but not limited to: In-Service days, Western Association of School and Colleges (WASC) Focus groups, Professional Inquiry Projects, and English Learner Task Force.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development, French Language
CSU
05.2017
Skills
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Data Management
Student Information Systems
Online Conferencing Platforms
Professional Development Facilitation
Meeting Coordination
Agenda Creation
Leadership
Initiative
Deadline Management
Problem Solving
Accomplishments
Special Education Department chairperson for 1 year.
Supervised Positive Behavior Intervention & Systems Tier 2 & 3 Teams. Achieved a Gold Rating for the 24-25 School year and have applied for Platinum for the 25-26 School year.