Wake County Public School SystemCoordinator, Special Education Services
Jul. 2017 - Aug. 2021Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesSuccessfully managed and coordinated the Instructional Programming of Special Education programs across 20 Middle Schools in the 14th largest US district, providing direct assistance to over 100 teachers and administrators.
Created, developed, and delivered a six-hour Professional Development training at the district level on a biannual basis.
• Created, developed, and delivered biannual six-hour Professional Development training sessions at the district level, fostering continuous growth and professional advancement.
• Conducted annual 16-hour training on Crisis Prevention Intervention, equipping district personnel with essential skills to effectively address crisis situations.
• Provided comprehensive support for the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process, leveraging data collection, conducting thorough school audits, and ensuring adherence to Department of Public Instruction policies.
• Demonstrated strong facilitation skills by actively participating in and guiding contentious Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings involving multiple stakeholders, including school staff, families, consultants, the Department of Public Instruction, and legal counsel.
• Created, developed, and delivered a six-hour Professional Development training at the Wake County district level on a biannual basis
• Provided 16 hours of training on Crisis Prevention Intervention at the Wake County district level annually