Ali Kowitz, M.Ed., Et/P Email & Phone Number

Slidell, La, Us

United States

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Slidell, Louisiana, United States

One-on-One Educational Therapy specializing in learners who need support with task initiation, task completion & follow-through, organizational skills, executive functioning skills, ADHD, and learning disabilities.

St. Tammany Parish

• Mentored and coached new employees • Led teams for IEP Monitoring and Compliance Reviews• Observed classrooms and provided feedback aligned with best practices• Analyzed data and feedback to determine the training needs of employees • Chart and track staff training and development • Delivered monthly professional development/training to school staffs• Provided timely and specific feedback to teachers • Trained teachers on behavioral interventions, behavior intervention plan writing, and data collection• Led presentations at Summer Institute and Para Institute • Researched and stayed abreast of changes in education • Collaborated with professionals of various disciplines to make supportive and well-thought-out plans for students• Worked with teachers to provide support in the scaffolding of standards, differentiating materials, making modifications, and backward design• Coordinate and conduct small group or individual training sessions based on need• Fostered inclusive practices

Slidell. Louisiana

• Managed and oversaw the running of the special education department• Streamlined the efficiency of the daily operations in special education department• Managed IEP caseload of 20+ students each year• Served as Official Designated Representative (ODR)• School Data Manager• Rated as a “Highly Effective” teacher who has proven experience in classroom facilitation, management, and lesson design• Designed and held professional development for faculty• Implemented new teacher training and mentoring• Student Assistant Team (SAT) Chair• 504 Program Coordinator• Spearheaded the organization and tasks of multiple school-based committees (Assistive Technology Team Manager, SBLC, T-9/ASP/ESS meetings, School Improvement Plan, PBIS-Universal Chair, PBIS-Secondary Chair, etc.)• Assisted with the development of the master schedule • Member of Slidell Junior High Leadership Team

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

• Oversaw program quality to ensure classes met expectations of the curriculum • Implemented new hire training and on-going staff development• Maintained staff scheduling• Evaluated staff on execution of programs, teaching styles, and program fidelity• Taught classes – specializing in Parent/Child classes• Planned and organized events for members• Maintained scheduling of semester programs, camps, and birthday parties• Managed budget, program fees, billing• Built relationships with the members• Held staff meetings• Interviewed and hired team members

Master’S Degree, Special Education And Teaching, 4.0 Gpa

Bachelor’S Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching