Christopher J. Flor Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tn, Us

The Transition Coordinator is a position in the MNPS Department of Exceptional Education that manages the coordination of Pre-Employment Transition Services for transition-aged students with disabilities throught the school district by managing a team of transition specialists. The coordinator also collaborates with the other exceptional education coaches for High Schools to coach schools, work with community rehabilitation providers, and design/deliver professional development for secondary exceptional education teachers. The Transition Coordinator reports to the Exceptional Education Director for High Schools in the Department of Exceptional Education.

-Provide guidance and support to special education departments at multiple high schools.-Advise administrators on special education matters.-Support IEP teams needing guidance on special education law, policy, and best practice.-Set goals to improve graduations rates for students with disabilities.-Provide training and coaching on Transition, Co-Teaching, Accommodations, and Transition Focused IEP writing.-Communicate critical information from the Support Hub/Central Office

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Provide coaching and leadership at six schools over twenty special education teachers and 300 students Create and deliver professional development for teachers in areas relating to special education Support and train teachers in data-based decision making and mutli-tiered systems of support Support teachers in the area of special education law and issues regarding legal compliance

-Managed a team of five psychologists to organize completion of student assessments and related paperwork.-Represents the Legal Educational Agency, MNPS, in IEP meetings.-Monitored progress to maintain targets through weekly check-ins and electronic organizational systems.-

-Coordinate summer school program for students with disabilities at various locations as well as virtual.-Managed hiring and onboarding of faculty and staff.-Drafted school culture plan and site operations manual and disseminated information to staff.-Created student rosters based on IEP services and teacher strengths.-Conducted observations and provided instructional feedback

Observe and coach incoming first year special education teachersFacilitate summer training sessions to prepare special education teachersDesign lesson plans and planning templates Create online learning experiences

John Trotwood Moore Middle School

Department achieved the highest gap closure in student achievement for students with disabilities across Metro Nashville 2014-2015.Department experienced no due process requests while serving as head.Attracted families from around the city (60% of low incidence population were out of zone).Was selected to represent MNPS at Vanderbilt University’s 2017 Reaccreditation to discuss the university’s role in supporting public schools.Roles:Case manage and provide special education services to students with disabilitiesConduct weekly departmental meetingsDesign school-wide mapping of special education servicesUse data to meet annual measurable goals and objectives for students with disabilitiesCoordinate school-wide Response to Instruction and Intervention programServe as school's local Aimsweb ManagerManage and evaluate staff of 12 paraprofessionalsCollaborate with university special education departments to place student teachers, practicum students, engage in research, and host classes.Met with parents quarterly to communicate goals and initiatives.Professional Development:Social Emotional Learning Conference, 2015 Presenter Teach for America New Teacher Orientation, 2015 Session Facilitator Teach for America New Teacher Orientation, 2015 PanelistTeacher Leadership Institute; MNPS, 2015-16 Leadership CohortWriting Instructionally Appropriate IEPs, MNPSAimsweb Progress Monitoring, PearsonAimsweb Training, PearsonProject Based Learning, Buck InstituteCrisis Prevention Institute, MNPSSatori Alternatives for Managing Aggression, CenterstoneClassroom Organization and Management Program, COMPBest Practices in Transition, MNPSFunctional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans, MNPSEden Curriculum, Teach for AmericaKagan Cooperative Learning Strategies, KaganWilson Reading Program, MNPS

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Received professional development and teacher training through TFA Summer InstituteCollaborated with Manager of Teaching and Leadership Development to improve instructional practicesAttended quarterly leadership summitsSelected for TFA Aspiring School Leaders FellowshipObserved excellent practices for school leadership at 15 public and charter schools in Denver, Washington DC, Newark, and New York CityAttended monthly professional development sessions for school leadershipAttended TFA-NJ 20th Anniversary SummitAttended Uncommon School Expect Excellence Conference

Newark, Nj

Manage academic program for on-site campus Review and critique lesson plans for team leaders and teaching fellowsManage academic data and progress monitoring for school and implement changes accordinglyProvide training to support data-driven instruction and maximize instructional methodsCoordinate faculty engagement at school sitesManage social studies curriculum and teach social studies class during school dayServed on school data committee, Louise A. Spencer ElementaryServed on National Curriculum Writing Taskforce

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Design and implement strategies for program development in the areas of staff recruitment, hiring, training, staff development, retention and performanceDesign and maintain reporting methods for designated departmental strategies Produce pre-call mailing solicitationsCoordinate and expand bi-annual merchant appeal programCoordinate events for telefund program and departmentSupervise telefund calling sessions to ensure nightly, monthly, and yearly goalsManage recruitment, hiring, and training of student development officers and supervisorsManage day-to-day operations of telefund site in coordination with Office ManagerProduce telefund materials including scripts, pre-call letters, and policiesProfessional Development: Annual Conference; Gift Planning Council of New JerseyPersuasive Development Writing Conference; CASESummer Institute for Educational Fundraising; CASESuccessful Annual Giving Tips and Tricks Workshop; AFP NJSuccessful Project Management Seminar; Skill PathManaging Multiple Projects, Objectives, and Deadlines Seminar; Skill Path

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

Began with taking courses to attain licensure and returning in 2020 to complete MEd.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology And Political Science; English Minor

Activities and Societies: National Society of Collegiate Scholars; Grant-Writing Internship, Institute for Arts and Humanities Education.