Amanda Grace’s Resume

EDUCATION

Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT— MS Teacher Leadership, Program Improvement Track

October 2010 – May 2012

State University of New York, College at Geneseo, Geneseo, NY— BS Special Education and Childhood Education

August 2006 – May 2010

CERTIFICATIONS

State of Connecticut Special Education: Comprehensive, Grades K through 12

State of Connecticut Elementary- Kindergarten through Grade 6

State of New York Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)

State of New York Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)

WORK HISTORY

High Road Schools of Connecticut, Norwalk, CT

Program Director

October 2013 – October 2016

Directed and dynamically managed a school specializing in children with academic and social-emotional needs.Served school age children grades 1 through 12, including adult transitional plans. Reported to the Regional Director.

Oversaw hiring and human resources for school; interviewing, contract writing and training
Developed specialized video training programs to close skills gaps in recently employed hirees, published, directed and oversaw http://www.highroadconnects.com as a portal for new employees to watch educational videos and take assessments based on necessary information.
Direct supervisor of certified professionals, coached teachers in probing student skills to develop Individual Learning Plans for students with special needs. Ensured curriculum standards were implemented in each classroom setting. Personally ensured that behavioral and academic goals met state law and curriculum requirements, and that legally guaranteed modifications and special services were implemented to the highest standard. Conducted in classroom observations and gave weekly one on one feedback to all certified staff.
Edited and shaped students’ Individual Education Plans(IEP) and reports, insured met all legal requirements and followed SMART goal format.
Met special state training requirements to Regional State Testing (CMT) coordinator, for all schools in the Connecticut region
Consulted with regional Curriculum, Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy professionals to develop all directors in legal document writing procedures and goal tracking to identify success rates.
Administered school budget, billing of districts, and spending approval for special events and supply purchasing.
Led professional development for certified professionals and corrective of developmental plans for all staff. Developed continuous improvement goals for each individual staff member

Head Classroom Teacher

August 2010- October 2013

Oversaw the academic instruction and social emotional growth of 10 students and managed additional classroom staff including a Teacher’s Assistant and Aides. Reported to the School Director.

Prepared weekly lesson plans for students using Understanding by Design methodology, as well as reading enrichment and art lessons following the Common Core.
Differentiated instruction for students performing both below and above grade level expectations
Utilized cooperative groups and rotations to maximize instructional quality and time on task
Made decisions regarding curriculum purchasing, and spearheaded curriculum trainings such as TouchPhonics and Reading Milestones, and current classroom technologies such as Smartboard and Ipad learning modules
Communicated daily with parents regarding behavior, and weekly regarding academic performance
Administered ongoing assessments and active student monitoring based on IEP Goals. Utilized formal assessments annually, Key Math III and Woodcock Johnson Reading for baselines
Prepared annual reports about student progress (IEP) which included a written summary of academic progress and an in person meeting with parents and administration

KidStart Daycare and School, Geneseo, NY- Floating Substitute