I managed and completed six projects, post-fellowship. I contributed to planning and execution of HR management, including recruitment, job analysis, performance management, employee development, diversity, and inclusion. ★ I published two blogs, viewed by 1.3+K readers, highlighting career transition and employment law.• I reviewed, edited, and updated 50 mid and senior-level job descriptions for a nonprofit organization, and redesigned their annual performance evaluation tool to focus on pay-for-performance and eliminate automatic increases.• I co-designed and facilitated training modules for a rapidly growing nonprofit, focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.

Adaptive Special Education Program

I was enrolled in an established, recognized, year-long field program that teaches and mentors experienced senior school administrators from their current position to Superintendent of Schools, endorsed by the NYS Council of School Superintendents, NYS Association for Women in Administration, and School Administrators Association of NYS. I meet weekly with the team, attend five full-day statewide sessions, attend three regional special topic sessions, attend the NYSCOSS Fll Leadership Institute, and have additional meetings and assigned work. I will complete work in November with presentations of Scan and Entry Plans, detailing analysis of the district to which they might apply as well as a plan for entering the district effectively.

I provided comprehensive HR leadership for +150 employees, overseeing an $13.5M operating budget across 10 locations. My chief accountabilities include non-discriminatory and legal compliance, coordination, administration, evaluations, employee training, and payroll. I serve as Affirmative Action Officer, EEO Specialist, and NMLS administrator.★ I analyzed and restructured the compensation structure to ensure pay equity and competitive posture within the sector, resulting in reduced attrition rate.★ I developed employee investment programs including succession planning, leadership development, mentoring, and career pathing.★ I updated job descriptions to reflect KPIs and benchmark metric expectations; facilitating a merit-based appraisal system.★ I executed a full-scale HR audit and met the NYS Sexual Harassment program mandate to train 100 employees within a condensed timeframe.★ I chose, implemented, and trained staff on HRIS for accurate, efficient and confidential access to employee information.

I drove strategy and the HR mission for 300+ employees, administering a $16M operating budget over seven locations. I focused on organizational effectiveness, engagement, talent management succession planning, and change management. I oversaw workflow, handle escalated employee relations issues, and superintend performance appraisals. I led investigations and compose and interpret policy utilizing knowledge of employment law and minimizing exposure risk to the organization.★ I filled 22 vacancies in 40 days with qualified candidates, instituting SAR and PAR techniques into all interviews.★ I implemented HRIS and standardized workflow processes and reporting for the group.★ I standardized recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding techniques for consistency, compliance, and productivity

Handpicked to capitalize on credentials to provide support to previously downturned operations as a key portion of the School Improvement Program. Creates strategic plans to optimize resources and comply with district regulations. - Initiated an at-home Intensive Positive Behavior Intervention and Support System Programs for students impacted by behavioral obstacles. - Fostered a collaborative atmosphere for students and their caregivers to achieve optimal coaching. - Generated partnerships with social service, educational, and custodial protective service agencies.

I provided executive leadership to a staff of 25 educators and paraprofessionals with oversight of all aspects of staff supervision, development, hiring, payroll, and administration in compliance with EEOC guidelines, Affirmative Action plans, and state and federal employment laws. I continually developed programming in collaboration with program partners, subcontractors, other schools, and site-based management. I managed ADP timekeeping and payroll and instituted training programs to allow employee self-service.★ I implemented technology systems to better track student success and evaluate program outcomes.

Casey provides federal, state, tribal and local governments by providing comprehensive, nonpartisan child welfare information and education empirical data to inform child welfare and educational practices. The HSRC has the primary responsibility to ensure all research studies and projects are conducted safety and welfare of subjects are protected. ★ I analyzed and restructured the compensation structure to ensure pay equity and competitive posture within the sector, resulting in reduced attrition rate.★ I determined what activities constitute human participant research. ★ I reviewed, approved, required modifications in (to secure approval), or disapprove all research activities covered by this policy prior to the commencement of the research.★ I required that information given to participants as part of informed consent is in accordance with appropriate laws, regulations, and international standards. ★ I required documentation of informed consent or waive documentation in accordance with federal and State laws and regulations. When research activities are being proposed to be conducted in other states and/or countries by Casey Family Program staff, and/or students, the research activities will be approved in compliance with the regulations for those specific research locations.★ I notified investigators and the institution in writing of its decision to approve or disapprove the proposed research activity, or of modifications required to secure HSRC approval of the research activity. ★ I conducted a continuing review of research covered by this policy at intervals appropriate to the degree of risk, but not less than once per year.★ I suspended or terminated approval of research that is not being conducted in accordance with the HSRC s requirements or that has been associated with unexpected serious harm to participants. ★ I was promoted from Specialist to Manager 3/2019 to reflect actual duties performed.

Pioneered educational prospects for this New York-approved special education pre-school offering services for children up to five years old. Worked diligently to achieve academic stability and guarantee the uniformity of the students' learning process for this entity impacted by 141 systemic program citations. Detected and provided process enhancements for the staff, inventory, abd budgetary guidelines. - Led the management of 135 certified professional staff members by coordinating training sessions and empowering each staff member with new teaching strategies. - Served as a go-to resource for teachers. - Functioned as the Chair of the Professional Development Committee.- Initiated payroll services in a timely and efficient manner for 120 staff members bi-weekly.

I implemented daily school operational procedures, academic planning, supervision of personnel, human resources, and fiscal management for Non-Public Specialized Program serving 250 students Grades 5-12 who have severe mental health, behavioral, and academic deficits. I supervised 40 teachers, including review of lesson plans and creation of schedules for teachers and students, and 60 instructional education staff and kept track of student performance while ensuring facilities remained safe for students and faculty. I set performance objectives for students and teachers, implemented and monitored school policies and safety protocols. I oversaw administrative tasks. I identified, recruited, and retained team of results-oriented educational personnel with responsibility for professional growth and development. I researched new resources and techniques to improve teaching. I created and implemented Human Resources mandates, protocols policies and procedures for hiring, termination, and performance standards. I assisted in preparation and management of budgets and schedules and in coordination and implementation of co-curricular program★ I served as an instructional leader focused on promotion of student behavior contributing to success of instruction program, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local educational mandates and regulations.★ I developed and conducted embedded professional development training seminars on empirically based best practice pedagogical frameworks and paradigms.★ I monitored NYS Testing programs and various mandates under No Child Left Behind and Rise to the Top legislation to develop school Professional Development Plan.★ I mentored two teachers completing New York State School Building Leaders Graduate Level Administrative Practicums.★ I reviewed and revised the Comprehensive School Improvement Safety Plan, implementing efficient procedures for health and safety of all students and personnel in the school.

I championed all aspects of school operations, including recruitment, talent development, and supervision of staff of 125. I established academic and behavioral standards for students and administered student discipline. I communicated school goals, vision, and needs to teachers, parents, and the community. I ensured compliance with all laws and enforced safety regulations. I supervised and evaluated school teaching staff and support staff and helped coordinate staff training and mentoring. I assisted principal with managing school administration, curriculum, programs, services, and resources, including budgets and schedules. I administered payroll processing for over 200 employees.★ I mentored and coached 75 teachers on daily lesson plans offering feedback to guarantee quality.★ I successfully developed two teachers, achieving completion of New York State School Building Leaders Graduate Level Administrative Practicums.★ I created therapeutic interventions for at-risk youth in a variety of social service, educational, and custodial protective services.★ I conducted on-site professional development training for special education teachers and administrative personnel, foster care, and child welfare topics, with focus on implementing evidence-based practices and programming.★ I designed and implemented an In-Home Intensive Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Systems program for students with severe behavior deficits with focus on professional development training for parents and caregivers

I collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop strategic program strategy for professional development training to deliver evidence-based professional development training modules in the area of Special Education in 19 rural school districts with 130 schools serving 45,000 students. I adjusted and designed coursework, evaluation / testing, and classroom organization strategies. I evaluated and provided recommendations to improve curriculum planning, individual lessons, and teaching methods at multiple grade levels. I planned and implemented professional development initiatives at both state and county levels and prepared and submitted grant applications and amendments to the County Superintendent.★ I achieved the goal of creating the Department of Special Education Programs, including managing budgets and implementing deliverables that met SMART goals.★ I analyzed school district improvement plans and professional development programs to improve student academic achievement outcomes, including design, development, and revision of training modules and eLearning courses.★ I introduced training management software, database, calendars, procedures, and tools and developed strategic training directions and plans to support county and statewide student academic achievement.★ I provided teachers with targeted, content-specific embedded support via instructional coaching by conducting site visits at schools and follow-up evaluations and creating research assessments and procedures to evaluate instructional pedagogy.★ I assisted schools / districts in expanding use of technology through Assistive Technology hardware, applications, and productivity software related to special education programming.