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EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST (LIFE SKILLS) • Developed and delivered math curriculum for 50 6th-8th grade students with moderate to severe disabilities and/or autism, including creation of custom learning plans; supervised 4 paraeducators • Created and maintained daily activity reports for 12 students; spearheaded the transition from paper to electronic record-keeping• Fostered positive relationships between school and home through consistent communication• Contributed to the development of IEPs and Behavior Plans and tracked progress and compliance data for both; wrote biannual progress reports for dissemination• Collaborated with cross-functional colleagues to assess opportunities for assistive technology solutions for students; implemented and provided training to faculty and studentsEDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST (RESOURCE SPECIALIST PROGRAM) • Collected, maintained, and monitored confidential records of ~25 students; contributed to the annual review process to measure student growth and developed new short- and long-term learning goals• Created data tracking mechanisms and examined student performance data to ensure IEP compliance and to evaluate student academic success and development• Analyzed and assessed curriculum to provide recommendations for continuous improvements to lesson planning and teaching methods• Ensured all students learning needs were met and designed and implemented new plans as needed

Orange, California, United States

• Coordinate all aspects of Teacher Candidate experience for ~5 participants/semester, resulting in a 100% teacher placement rate post-graduation• Liaise with Host Teachers, Principals, and Candidates to ensure a seamless and high-value educational experience; establish expectations with all stakeholders• Conduct 6 observation visits per Candidate to assess overall progress, facilitate communication, and evaluate relationships• Lead Candidates in short- and long-term goal setting; analyze efficacy of classroom strategies and provide feedback for improvement• Design and implement intervention plans for struggling Candidates in collaboration with Hosts

San Jacinto, California, United States

Moreno Valley, California, United States

Jurupa Valley, Ca

Arcadia, Ca

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Organizational Leadership

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Special Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: DisAbility Ally Student PanelEarned an M.Ed in Special Education with a dual teaching credential (mild/moderate.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: DisAbility Ally Student PanelEarned a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Education Dean's Honors List in Spring.