Providing individual support and goal planning for a caseload of 400+ students.Collaborating with teachers, families, and administrators to promote student success and ensure timely progression to graduation.Delivering short-term mental health support and coordinating referrals to on- and off-campus mental health professionals for students requiring more intensive or long-term therapeutic intervention.Advocating for students at Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings to ensure… Show more Providing individual support and goal planning for a caseload of 400+ students.Collaborating with teachers, families, and administrators to promote student success and ensure timely progression to graduation.Delivering short-term mental health support and coordinating referrals to on- and off-campus mental health professionals for students requiring more intensive or long-term therapeutic intervention.Advocating for students at Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings to ensure their learning support needs are properly assessed and implemented in a timely fashion.Participating in Behavior Intervention Team (BIT) and Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) meetings to determine individualized student support service and placement needs.Acting as a systems change agent to improve equity and access to all academic and co-curricular programs, increasing opportunities for personal growth and achievement for all students in and out of the classroom.Committee participation and engagement includes, but is not limited to, the following: Posse Foundation Scholarship Liaison, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Team, Behavior Intervention Team, Jefferson Parish Public School System Discipline Review Committee, and Assistant Coach for Boys Soccer. Show less

Managed and directed University initiatives dedicated to promoting a campus atmosphere that accounted for varied ability levels and offered all students accessible, inclusive, and unrestricted living and learning experiences.Worked closely with the Office of General Counsel and the Office for Institutional Equity to ensure ongoing University compliance with all federal, state, and municipal regulations relative to disability rights.Created and implemented comprehensive training and… Show more Managed and directed University initiatives dedicated to promoting a campus atmosphere that accounted for varied ability levels and offered all students accessible, inclusive, and unrestricted living and learning experiences.Worked closely with the Office of General Counsel and the Office for Institutional Equity to ensure ongoing University compliance with all federal, state, and municipal regulations relative to disability rights.Created and implemented comprehensive training and outreach programs aimed at promoting accessible and engaging learning environments consistent with Universal Design trends and national best practices.Administered departmental budgets, vendor contract negotiations, and personnel management, including talent acquisition and professional development.Supervised 8 full-time professional staff members and 4 part-time student employees.Guided short-term and long-term departmental strategic initiatives that focused on identifying and remediating campus accessibility issues, both existing and anticipated, in accordance with division- and campus-wide objectives.Ensured that the ever-increasing number of students with disabilities registered through the Goldman Center (an increase of over 200% between 2010 and 2020) were properly accommodated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with their needs.Facilitated the proctoring of 12,000+ accommodated exams per year (an increase of 1000% between 2010 and 2020) through the Goldman Testing Center.Coordinated on- and off-campus student referrals to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of medical, mental health, and academic support services.Collaborated with University Development/Advancement Officers to further strengthen the financial position of the Goldman Center ($3M+ in donations) and improve the quality and quantity of adaptive learning aids and assistive technology resources available to registered students. Show less