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• Collaborated with building leadership team to create a positive school culture and climate using the Leader in Me student leadership philosophy.• Developed and facilitated a webinar supporting students, teachers, and families of students with disabilities and ELL students.• Partnered with the school principal to make decisions based on data and school team feedback for professional development.• Researched, wrote, and planned an emergency preparedness program and presentation for the PTA to implement with students and families. • Produced professional and error-free letters, presentations, memorandums, and spreadsheets.• Participated in School Leadership Team, Re-opening taskforce, Wellness Committee, PBIS Team Meetings, Emergency Response Committee, Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Committee, and Principals and Directors Meeting.• Assisted with observation and performance evaluations of teachers in person and via Google classrooms.

• Developed Individual Education Programs (IEP) to establish student outcome goals and define educational strategies; leveraged developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.• Eliminated learning gaps to declassify learning disabled students and effectively instructed students by utilizing data to inform progress monitoring and instructional strategies. • Fostered relationships with students and families to increase family engagement from 25% to 50% by increasing the amount and times of school-based events. • Provided quarterly student progress to parents/guardians and school leadership along with strategic plans to meet IEP goals.• Led instruction resource services at elementary level in Differentiation and IEP Goal progress monitoring and RTI process.• Assured the delivery of all special education service recommendations and ensured procedural compliance.• Created agendas and communication materials for staff and families.• Utilized SESIS and progress reports to review and compile data for the presentation of robust RTI protocols.• Facilitated professional development of teaching staff by coaching classroom teachers in differentiation of instruction and conducted walkthroughs giving strategic feedback.• Provided oversight of related service providers and paraprofessionals• Facilitated CSE meetings and parent preparation meetings.

• Developed Individual Education Programs (IEP) to establish student outcome goals • Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.• Conducted small group and whole classroom lessons for students based on differentiated learning needs including instruction in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques for students on the autism spectrum.• Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.• Collaborated on RTI and Special Instruction teams with administration

• IEP and individual special education family plans (IFSP) developed and designed to promote educational, physical, and social development.• Small group and individualized differentiated instruction to address learning needs.• Organized and prepared instructional materials, progress reports and recommendations for continued services.• Attended CSE and CPSE meetings to present reports and feedback on student progress• Delivered specialized instruction to students on the autism spectrum using ABA.

• IEP and individual special education family plans (IFSP) developed and designed to promote educational, physical, and social development.• Small group and individualized differentiated instruction to address learning needs.• Organized and prepared instructional materials, progress reports and recommendations for continued services.• Attended CSE and CPSE meetings to present reports and feedback on student progress• Delivered specialized instruction to students on the autism spectrum using ABA.