Provide consultations for teams to identify appropriate behavioral interventionsSet up data-collection systems and analyze behavior data with teams to make data-driven decisions regarding student performanceProvide trainings on multiple topics, including de-escalation techniques and Behavior Intervention Plans for all stakeholdersServe on the SED Task Force and FBA/BIP Task Force for the Colorado Department of Education

Implemented SESI company structures and positive behavior supports throughout the building, while adhering to the systems prescribed by Denver Public SchoolsCreated and provided professional development to staffParticipated in leadership meetings with individuals across the country to discuss current practices and protocolsSupported students with significant social/emotional challengesSupervised staff and supported staff needsCommunicated with parents, stakeholders, and outside service providers (DHS workers, probation officers, law enforcement, etc)Scheduled and conducted team meetings, daily check-out meetingsFacilitated student academic and behavior interventions, contracts and plans

Advised administrators and supported teachers on design of newly established Affective Education programs, including systems, supports, curriculum and transitioningWorked within the Instructional Coaching Team to provide all induction classes and training, along with New Teacher OrientationCoached novice teachers in instructional and behavioral best practice, as well as district policy and procedureObserved student behavior and teacher approach to identify appropriate interventions to successfully manage behavior and teach replacement behaviors. I then worked with the teams to implement these strategiesHelped teams collect data for progress monitoring, FBAs, and IEPs and use that data to create or modify Behavior Intervention PlansParticipated on CDE SED Task Force, along with the FBA/BIP Task ForceProvided CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training for the district, including developing CPI training for General Education staff and all administratorsDesigned, organized and provided district training on many topics, including:The Zones of Regulation, Functions of Behavior, Interventions for Elementary Counselors, Behavioral Interventions, De-escalation Techniques, Building Community using Mindfulness and SEL in the Classroom, and provided monthly behavior training for transportation staff, and quarterly training for paraeducatorsParticipated on the district’s Learning Leader team to assess district-wide data, develop goals and finalize our teaching cycle with all of the superintendents, administrators and learning coachesServed on the Colorado Department of Education SED Task Force

Taught anger management, thinking errors, coping strategies, and stress-reduction techniques to 6-8th grade studentsProvided therapeutic interventions and counseling to emotionally disturbed middle school students in crisisDesigned and implemented a PPC group program tailored for students needs that reconnected students with their typical peers and communityWrote and delivered curriculum in all subject areasWrote IEPs and collected behavioral and academic data to assess student performanceWrote and implemented FBAs and BIPs, while collecting data to support the interventionsOversaw an assistant to provide quality supports to students in general education classesCommunicated with county workers to support students and families in crisisWrote and filmed weekly school announcements, and taught students how to edit raw footage using iMovieOversaw computer learning programs such as Gradpoint, Apex, and Laurel Springs

Worked positively with a team of professionals including social workers, therapists, administrators, and behavior intervention specialists to meet the needs of students with significant social, emotional, behavioral and learning differences ages 14-21Established positive relationships with studentsWrote measurable and obtainable yearly IEP goals aligned with state standards, and gathered observational data to assess student progress towards these goalsWrote and implemented FBAs and BIPs, while collecting data to support the interventionsDeveloped transition plans to adequately prepare students for real lifePlanned and collaborated with a co-teacher and a teacher’s assistant to deliver academic instruction tailored to meet the needs of all students’ learning stylesWrote curriculum and taught Journalism as an elective class to all of the classrooms in the school using imovie, iphoto, and Photoshop Elements 9Provided on-going communication with parents and social service agencies about students’ academic and behavioral statusStarted a school newspaper and news team, producing weekly announcements and Sports ChatPlanned and participated in a variety of character education programs and activitiesObtained grant monies for a therapeutic drumming program, fundraising for a school in Africa, and a weight training program, organized multiple school-wide projects and activities including the Cyd Lash Dash, field trips to the House of Blues, drum circles, soccer, and school newspaper

Modified and adapted curricular materials to meet the needs of all students both in and out of the mainstream educational settingOversaw attendance, discipline, and academic performance of students in Advisory and Resource

Successfully managed a caseload of students with special needsAdministered the WIAT-II, Woodcock - Johnson and other achievement tests to identify present level of performance

Taught inmates all courses required for their diplomas, taught GED prep classes, and Anger ManagementWrote annual IEP goals for individuals under 21 with Special Education needs