Linda Engel Email and Phone Number

Educational Specialist

• Special education teacher for High School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders • Assistance with social skills programs for students. • Provided data collection for state mandated programs to provide data and implementation of Individual Educational Plans for each student.• Developed community based experiences for students.

• Special education team leader and mentor to special education teachers.• Assistance with research based testing of students. • Provided data collection for state mandated programs to advocate for children needing services and for those who are at-risk children. • Teacher consultant, which provided general education teachers with training and curriculum assistance for their students. • Trained special education teachers correct protocol for the writing of IEP’s. • Relay For Life Captain for Fountain Hills School District for school years 2003-2004 and 2004 -2005. Coordinated participation of staff personnel, parents, community members and students Coordinator of the Wilson Language Reading Program for general and special education teachers • Created a program, Understanding the World of Learning Disabled. This experience provided simulation of three learning differences including auditory discrimination, eye hand coordination, and dyslexia.

• Coordinated and implemented Student Assistance Program• WICP/ESL after school tutoring club• Festival and Track Coach

• Developed and implemented R.E.I. programs with 3rd-5th grade teams.• Key role on child study teams and assisted school psychologist with initial screenings.• Coordinator of L.D. Lunchtime Club, a 4th-5th grade L.D. support group.• Served on committees to develop new special education forms in coordination with laws of I.D.E.A.• Coordinator for school program to help regular education students be more aware and sensitive to students with special needs.• Collaborated with District 102’s school psychologist with preparation of parents’ communication and instructional programs for a Parents A.D.D. Group.• Advisor of school yearbook.

• Supervisor and mentor of student teachers.• Provided on-campus training and seminars.• Collaborated with school district of placement.• Facilitated new teacher placement and training, which included resume writing, interviewing, and job search possibilities.