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Achievement FirstDean of Special Services
Oct. 2022 - Jun. 2023
Frankenberger AssociatesExecutive Function Coach/Trainer
Mar. 2021Branford, Connecticut, United StatesPartner with schools to help develop their Learning Support programs, train teachers on LD's, and work with students 1:1 to improve Executive Functioning skills. Partner with families, schools, and districts to train and facilitate proper support for students with learning disabilities.
EF AcademyHead of Learning Support
Aug. 2020 - Nov. 2022Thornwood, New York, United StatesManage and oversea 46+ students with documented Learning Disabilities. ● A part of the Academic Leadership Team ● Student Support Team Coordinator ● Interview students with documented Learning Disabilities before they come to EF in order to ensure that we can support their needs ● Interview students that Admissions may need a second opinion on ● Read and interpret educational testing to create and implement Independent Learning Plans ● Coordinate with teachers to ensure students’ needs and accommodations are being met ● Recommended students for evaluations ● Complete recommendation forms for students that will be evaluated/re-evaluated ● Meet 1:1 and small groups with students on targeted support based on their Learning Disabilities. ● Train faculty from all departments on Learning Disabilities, Differentiating Instruction and how Learning Disabilities can manifest themselves within their classrooms. ● Proctor extended time/accommodations for those who receive them ● Maintain records of sessions with students, as well as student progress ● Apply for IB, ACT and SAT accommodations ● Meet with Administration to better support our students with Learning Disabilities ● Coordinate with the EAL team with regards to students whom may be both English as Second Language Students, as well as have an LD. ● Communicate with Home Offices to ensure that students are receiving proper support ● Collaborate with the Mental Health Counselors to ensure the social emotional success of each student of concern. ● Coordinate with outside tutors to ensure that we are implementing similar supports for students.
Worcester AcademyLearning Specialist
Aug. 2016 - Aug. 2020• Manage and oversee 12+ students with documented Learning Disabilities. • Read and interpret educational testing to create and implement online Learning Profiles • Set specific goals with each student and evaluate them each semester. • Coordinate with teachers to ensure students needs and accommodations are being met • Meet and discuss students with Psychologists when students are recommended for evaluation. • Complete recommendation forms for students that will be evaluated/re-evaluated. • Attend Students of Concern meetings in order to put plans in place for students • Train faculty from all departments on Learning Disabilities, Differentiating Instruction and how Learning Disabilities can manifest themselves within their classrooms. • Work collaboratively with teachers to best support students • Proctor extended time/accommodations for those who receive them • Maintain records of sessions with students, as well as student progress • Help Create and plan support and accommodations for final exams testing. • Meet with Administration to discuss Support For Learning plans and communication to faculty for certain students • Coordinate with the ESL team with regards to students who may be both English as Second Language Students, as well as on the Center for Learning roster. • Work with International students on writing, Executive Functioning Skills, and support. • Collaborate with the Upper School Counselors to ensure the social-emotional success of each student of concern. • Collaborate with the Upper School Office on specific students needs and keep them updated on progress • Teach an after school extra support that is open to all Upper Schools students • Once a week work with Middle School students in the Center for Learning during their extra help period to support their learning • Communicate with the Middle School Director, Dean of Students, Advisors, and teachers regarding the specific needs of students
Stamford American International School, SingaporeBehavioral Interventionist
Aug. 2015 - Jun. 2016Singapore• Develop and implement a Behavioral Support program • Create and implement Behavioral Support Plans/Functional Based Assessments for students in grades KG2-12. • Train teachers, administration and parents on the implementation of the Behavior Plans • Work with Administration to evaluate the success and implementation of the plans • Create classroom behavior modifications and checklists • Work with teachers to model the plans, so it is consistent across the board • Set specific goals with teachers and parents, in order to evaluate each set time frame • Create and plan Support for MAP testing accommodations, as well as IB and SAT/ACT Accommodations • MYP trained, as well as familiar with the PYP and DP curriculum. • Coordinate with teachers to ensure student’s needs are being met • Meet and discuss evaluations with Psychologists before and after new evaluations are done • Collaborate with School Counselors as well as Occupational Therapists to ensure the Behavioral Support Plans include OT and Counseling if need be. • Meet with Lower and Upper Elementary Academic Support Team, as well as the Secondary team to discuss student’s needs, as well as progress • Help guide 3 students in their college search process, working with the Advisor’s
Stamford American International School, SingaporeLearning Specialist
Aug. 2014 - Jun. 2015Singapore• Manage and oversee 46 students with language-based learning disabilities and Executive Function issues., as well as Support for Learning referrals. • Set specific goals and evaluate them for students each term. • Coordinate with teachers to ensure students needs and accommodations are being met • Create and implement accommodation plans, as well as Targeted Support Plans • Meet and discuss evaluations with Psychologists when new evaluations come in. • Attend Students of Concern meetings in order to put plans in place for students • Lead and Attend Secondary Support for Learning meetings to discuss student’s progress • Train Mandarin faculty on Learning Disabilities, Differentiating Instruction and classroom management • Create and plan support and accommodations for MAP testing. • Meet with Secondary Administration to discuss Support For Learning plans and communication to faculty • Create and Implement Academic Supervision alongside the Academic Dean, in order to support those students who are of concern. • Coordinate with the EAL Team with regards to students who may be both English as Second Language Students, as well as on the Support for Learning list. • Submit evaluations/supporting information to the College Board in order to get accommodations for students with Learning Disabilities • Collaborate with the Secondary School Counselor to ensure the social-emotional success of each student of concern. • Head Secondary Swim Team coach, as well as Head Cross Country coach.
Thayer AcademyLearning Specialist
Aug. 2012 - Jun. 2014Braintree, MassachusettsManage and oversee 30+ students with language-based learning disabilities and Executive Function issues. • Analyze learning disability documentation and external testing results. Develop strategies individually tailored to each student, create a “tool book” and meet one-on-one with each student on a weekly, sometimes daily basis. • Set goals for each term, maintain an ongoing log of student sessions and write quarterly progress reports. • Design and teach study skills classes on topics such as reading comprehension, time management, and organization. • Lead staff meetings to discuss students’ progress and any needed changes. Communicate daily with parents, administrators, and teachers. • Actively grow industry knowledge base by negotiating attendance at a national Dyslexia Conference. • Assistant Diversity Coordinator – design and lead affinity groups, Diversity Day and MLK, Jr. day. • Coach, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field; winning record for last straight 16 years.
Marblehead Public SchoolsSpecial Education Paraprofessional
Aug. 2010 - Jun. 2011Marblehead, MAIndependently managed day-to-day education of eight 4th and 5th grade students with severe learning disabilities. • Re-designed curricula of classes to best-fit students’ learning needs, creatively engineering mainstream subjects in ways that resulted in all eight children successfully completing their grade
City Year New YorkService Team Project Leader
Aug. 2009 - Jun. 2010Greater New York City AreaOversaw 60 corps members staffed in 20 elementary and middle schools in Queens and East New York. • Wrote lesson plans for 235 corps members. Conducted weekly site visits to schools in areas of oversight to assess corps members’ implementation of curriculum training. • Compiled a training and resource manual of best practices for corps members to use when working with students with learning disabilities.
City Year New YorkCorps Member
Aug. 2008 - Jun. 2009NYCFacilitated and designed academic curricula for 100 students in K-5th grades in Long Island City, Queens. • Initiated a relationship with the school’s Parent Coordinator and collaborated on projects, which strengthened City Year’s rapport with the school administration. • Led a weekly experiential learning program, Bringing Books to Life, which increased students’ literacy test scores. • Asked by senior management to write tailored lesson plans and serve as a Team Leader for Young Heroes, an ongoing weekend leadership program for young adults. • Led all operations and sponsorship efforts for Camp City Year, a program for 200 children in grades K-8 held during spring break, resulting in ten new sponsors.
The Hole in the Wall Gang CampCabin Counselor
May. 2008 - Aug. 2008Ashford, CTCabin counselor at a summer camp for critically ill children. Quickly and effectively addressed health emergencies of campers, while maintaining a positive and engaging cabin environment, enabling more children to remain at camp.
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