Kingsford, Michigan, United States
With a diverse background spanning education, business, and advocacy, I am exploring new paths in consulting, training, and learning and development. In project management roles, I excel in conflict management and high-level judgment, and thrive in both independent and team roles. My expertise ranges from instruction, content creation, and data analysis to strategic planning and implementation. I approach challenges with empathy and emotional intelligence, fostering positive relationships and delivering results-driven feedback. Adapting quickly in fast-paced settings and leveraging technology for enhanced learning are second nature to me. My experience with diverse learners and adult learning theory will contribute to your organizational success, client retention, and employee development.
Utilized formal and informal assessments to obtain quantitative and qualitative data to identify learner needs, progress monitor, and analyze overall trends to develop personalized plans for support and instruction Leveraged knowledge of content standards and pedagogy in 5+ grades and multiple subjects to plan and implement engaging and effective interventions and lessons integrating educational technology and evidence-based practices at the middle and high school levels Ensured legal compliance for annual caseload of 25+ students, met planned deadlines and prioritized effectively to address unplanned and urgent events, gathered input from stakeholders, documented learner strengths, needs, programs and services, defined objective annual goals, behavior interventions, and regularly reported on progress using data and artifacts Coordinated and facilitated structured meetings with school staff, community agencies, and families Collaborated with multiple teams and service providers regarding learner profiles to select, monitor, and adjust appropriate strategies and supports, tools, or modifications Directed additional clubs and activities including Yearbook, National Honor Society, Summer School Researched, selected, and used a variety of educational technology tools (Google Classroom, Canva, Kami, Peardeck, Flip, AI, screencasts, etc.) Designed templates for presentations, feedback, lesson sequences, meeting protocols, self-monitoring, reflections, and collaboration
Adapted existing online and in-person courses to virtual classes using Moodle LMS. Created interactive lessons to increase learner engagement including synchronous and asynchronous lectures, applications, and activities. Clearly communicated and remained consistent regarding course outcomes and expectations while incorporating flexibility for adult learners. Combined collaborative and personal projects and learning tasks. Used ongoing formative assessments and progress monitoring to adjust lessons and content. Provided small group and 1-1 instruction in addition to whole group meetings and self-directed tasks. Selected texts aligned with graduate and undergraduate courses on etiologies, history, and evolution of educational models related to intellectual disability. Developed formal and informal assessments, rubrics, and grading practices. Used principles of universal design for learning to provide required accommodations and to increase accessibility for all students.
Consistently performed within time limits, exceeded sales targets, retaining over 120 clients with excellent customer satisfaction rates while planning and executing all internal processes including creating and tailoring contracts and documents, organizing and storing records, maintaining website and social media presence, scheduling, billing and accounting Fostered relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers at districts as a liaison for families to convey issues and find solutions leveraging interpersonal skills, negotiation, and knowledge of legal requirements, current models and best practice in schools to achieve mutually agreed upon outcomes Managed the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex projects to obtain evaluations or services for students with disabilities, IEP’s, or 504 plans ensuring clarity of objectives, expectations, and scope of services as defined by individual contracts Facilitated meetings online and in-person, phone and video calls utilizing exceptional verbal and written communication skills to conduct conversations and summarize key information and action steps Persevered through challenges by researching multiple tools and software to increase efficiency while maintaining high quality customer experience (marketing, onboarding, scheduling, contracting, pricing, billing, LMS, Keap, Harvest, Intuit, ) Designed, developed, and delivered content to educate clients (blog and social media posts, in-person and virtual workshops, podcast) Participated in ongoing learning and developed additional expertise by attending conferences, affiliating with professional organizations, consulting with specialists and peers, and attending a monthly colloquium reviewing current legal guidance and case law Coached clients on executive functioning strategies and conducted weekly tutoring sessions to improve academic achievement and independence
Designed custom curriculum centered around deepening understanding of multiple cultures and languages. Collaborated with staff from local museums and public libraries to develop engaging content, organized and helped adapt for various ages and classes. Interviewed potential staff and made hiring recommendations, created an online onboarding/training system for classroom expectations, and provided ongoing support and training Developed positive behavior support plans and consulted with outside providers to promote an inclusive environment and support learners, families, and staff