-Adapted curriculum in order to meet individual needs of students with moderate to severe disabilities.-Created materials for fellow adaptive and general education teachers to use in the classroom-Collaborated with other adaptive curriculum teachers in order to create student and teacher materials -Scheduled and organized multiple grade levels within the same classroom while facilitating inclusion opportunities for students-Collaborated to create Instructional Assistant… Show more -Adapted curriculum in order to meet individual needs of students with moderate to severe disabilities.-Created materials for fellow adaptive and general education teachers to use in the classroom-Collaborated with other adaptive curriculum teachers in order to create student and teacher materials -Scheduled and organized multiple grade levels within the same classroom while facilitating inclusion opportunities for students-Collaborated to create Instructional Assistant schedules and guidelines-Lead and facilitated IEP and Eligibility meetings for identified students-Worked with administration to establish Gator House Coffee, a coffee business run by students serving Gayton teachers and staff-Utilized evidence based practices in order to best meet student’s individual educational needs-Participated in Orton Gillingham training and successfully used OG practice with students with complex needs-Built relationships with families in order to work towards best student outcomes-Lead and collaborated with other teachers to build a database of digital materials in support of virtual learning-Selected to participate in focus groups concerning online learning by county leadership-Participated in a "Literacy for All" book study with other adapted teachers-Selected to participate in focus groups concerning online learning and in person learning for students with special needs during the pandemic-Participated in Orton Gillingham training and successfully used OG practice with students with complex needs-Taught students to utilize AAC and other assistive technology in order to engage in their educational environment Show less

-Junior School LSS (ages 3-12) who also collaborated with other LSS to meet the needs of whole student population; PreK-Grade 12 (880 students)-Developed and implemented a Pyramid of Intervention program based on the Response to Intervention model (RTI) for students identified with learning needs while remaining in compliance with CIS, WASC, and IB standards-Collaborated with the Senior Leadership Team to create the school’s Inclusion Policy in alignment with IB standards and the… Show more -Junior School LSS (ages 3-12) who also collaborated with other LSS to meet the needs of whole student population; PreK-Grade 12 (880 students)-Developed and implemented a Pyramid of Intervention program based on the Response to Intervention model (RTI) for students identified with learning needs while remaining in compliance with CIS, WASC, and IB standards-Collaborated with the Senior Leadership Team to create the school’s Inclusion Policy in alignment with IB standards and the schools Admissions Policy, reflected the school’s mission and values, articulated the school’s vision of inclusion, and explained inclusion practices and procedures-Lead teacher training and professional development workshops on how to provide access requirements, or accommodations, for students in accordance with the IB-Coached, supported, and co-taught with classroom teachers, as well as, provided push-in and pull-out support for identified students to meet individual academic needs-Facilitated the planning and implementation of school-wide Restorative Practice (RP)-Chaired the Women’s Empowerment Committee with the goal of creating and implementing a signature program at the school through curriculum development, event creation, and professional development to school staff-Planned and taught whole grade level and class lessons focused on interpersonal skills and communication-Founder of the Junior School PeaceMakers, an inquiry-based extracurricular, where students determined the social needs of the school and collaborated to find solutions-Organized and facilitated MAP testing-Established/organized assessment data tracking system Show less

-Taught K-5 Special Education in both General Education and Adaptive Curriculum-Monitored the Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) data collection for Montrose Elementary and facilitated PBIS flow chart development -Coached, supported, and co-taught with classroom teachers, as well as, provided push-in and pull-out support for identified students to meet individual academic needs-Instructed small groups and individual students in reading skills using the SRA and Edmark… Show more -Taught K-5 Special Education in both General Education and Adaptive Curriculum-Monitored the Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) data collection for Montrose Elementary and facilitated PBIS flow chart development -Coached, supported, and co-taught with classroom teachers, as well as, provided push-in and pull-out support for identified students to meet individual academic needs-Instructed small groups and individual students in reading skills using the SRA and Edmark Reading Programs-Hosted and lead Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) training sessions for fellow adaptive teachers-Assumed responsibilities as the Assistive Technology (AT) contact for Ward Elementary-Guided general education teachers in how to best meet the needs of special learners in their classrooms-Began buddy program with Functional Integrated Services (FIS) students and general education peers to support understanding and collaboration across self-contained students and their typically developing peers-Participated in an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) cohort through the AT Department and the FIS PLC through the Exceptional Education Department Show less

•Provided targeted assistance to a student in the Functional Integrated Services classroom with significant behavior concerns

•Developed classroom management skills that apply across varying grade levels