Haley Shaak, M.S. Ed. Email & Phone Number

Lumberton, NJ, US

• Conducted 9 weekly assessments for military spouses, veterans, and transitioning military members, identifying skills and career goals to support transitions into meaningful civilian roles.
• Crafted tailored resumes and provided personalized job coaching on job search strategies, interview preparation, and salary negotiation, supporting clients until job placement.
• Facilitated connections to career services, including specialized educational & training programs, career exploration services & events, individualized mentor sessions, and federal hiring assistance.

• Ensure accuracy in interviewer performance metrics through regular evaluation and re-training, enhancing data collection quality and increasing the interviewer community engagement.
• Submitted weekly progress reports to Research Project Manager, facilitating informed decisionmaking, program enhancement, and initiative facilitation.
• Implemented streamlined processes and enhanced data analytics efficiency, resulting in more effective utilization of quantitative and qualitative data insights to increase data system productivity and drive.
• Ensured high quality dual data entry and timely staff feedback using Qualtrics, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and enhancing data integrity for systematic validity.
• Maintained high call resolution rate within 24 hours through maintaining database records and calendar adherence, ensuring uninterrupted data collection operations.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

• Facilitated collaboration between a regional education program and five elementary and middle schools, supporting 17 special education classrooms and ~80 students, resulting in an increase in resource utilization and.
• Implemented division-wide professional development courses and provided personalized 1:1 staff training, resulting in enhanced teacher competencies and instructional effectiveness across the board.
• Cultivated strong relationships with school staff and families, resulting in improvement in resource accessibility and inclusivity among students, families, and staff.
• Demonstrated a high level of attention to detail and efficient multitasking skills to manage multiple education programming projects across 5 schools, in a fast-paced working environment.
• Developed Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students by synthesizing assessment and research findings, conducting team member interviews, and analyzing data, resulting in an increase in student achievement and.
• Implemented evidence-based practices following data analysis, resulting in improvement in individualized student outcomes as observed through data reviews among team members.

• Administered teachers’ and teacher assistants’ needs assessments to determine knowledge and skill gaps, resulting in the development of individualized professional growth plans and career achievement goals.
• Forged strong relationships and built rapport, through meaningful and individualized communication to develop career enhancement plans, including role shadowing, peer observation, and higher education guidance.
• Facilitated mentorships and apprenticeships with teacher assistants and teachers, while overseeing progress through professional development programs, that led to career promotion, certifications, and graduate degree.
• Mentored teachers and teacher assistants by facilitating in person and virtual meetings and events.

• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship by service as a Mentor and Implementation Team Member, contributing to the professional development and success of colleagues while supporting overall program effectiveness.
• Achieved 100% adherence to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) by implementing tailored instructional strategies based on student assessments and parent feedback, enhancing individual student progress.
• Attained an increase of participation in IEP meetings, fostering collaborative decision-making and resulting in comprehensive student support plans tailored to individual needs.
• Maintained alignment between instructional delivery and IEP goals, fostering student engagement and academic success while meeting Virginia Standards of Learning.
• Implemented Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), resulting in an 80% reduction in behavioral incidents through the application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies and crisis management techniques.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

• Spearheaded the development and implementation of Rougon Elementary School’s inaugural classroom for children with Autism, achieving an improvement in student engagement and academic outcomes.
• Crafted a conference presentation targeting evidence-based practices for teaching children with disabilities, aimed at sharing best practices and enhancing professional knowledge within the field.
• Completed a comprehensive professional development regimen, resulting in a 40% increase in implementation of evidence-based instructional practices tailored to individual student needs.
• Utilized differentiated instruction to effectively meet the needs of a diverse student population spanning grades 1st through 6th, resulting in an 80% increase in student achievement scores.
• Demonstrated versatility and dedication by concurrently teaching in a summer school program led by Teach For America, contributing to the academic growth and success of students under the guidance of experienced faculty.
• Examine quantitative and qualitative data in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

• Taught children ages 5-12 with a range of diagnoses including, autism, apraxia, and global developmental delay for approximately 10 hours per week for 4 weeks, employing a wide array of sensory, motor, feeding.
• Collaborated with occupational therapists and speech therapists to develop engaging educational programming throughout the summer

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Observed and assisted with research study visits involving children with cystic fibrosis.
• Created an online database of research articles, used to write grant proposals using Excel and Pub Med.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Collaborated with barbershops in Philadelphia to collect data on the perceptions of HIV through surveys, interventions, and focus groups
• Enhanced recruitment and retention of study participants through the conduction of phone interviews and community outreach

Yallahs, Jamaica

• Participated in service learning at the HIV/Syphilis clinic at Princess Margaret Hospital and the Maternal and Child Health clinic at the Yallahs Health Center.
• Obtained six credits by completing classes; Education 2224: Service Learning and Urban Education 2320

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

• Planned and conducted activities and presentations for the Center for Nutrition & Activity Promotion, including the Keystone Health Promotion Conference and Penn State’s weekly Farmers Market.
• Compiled and managed data for the Severe Asthma Research Project & Community Child Health Research Network.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Completed a certification program focusing on promoting comprehensive wellness education.
• Assisted with promoting and developing events such as the dramatic production of Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler, which is an event supporting Women Organized Against Rape.

Desales University

Presented, created, & organized nutrition & activity information to college students at the BACCHUS Network Regional Conference at DeSales University.

Master'S Degree In Education, Special Education And Teaching

Master'S Degree In Education, Special Education - Adaptive Curriculum K-12

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Health & Health Information Management

Activities and Societies: Member of Eta Sigma Gamma (National Professional Honorary Society for men & women in Health Professions)