Home: 716-510-1621 [email protected] SUMMARY Teacher and training professional with experience in successful school-wide implementations and introduction of technology devices and programs. Experienced in teaching classes and personally mentoring co-workers. EXPERIENCE BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS Buffalo, NY District Instructional Technology Coach 08/2015 to Current Planning, leading and facilitating staff development opportunities based on sound pedagogy and providing students and teachers the ability to engage the district's curriculum through traditional and technological means. Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students that encompassed multimedia learning tools. Managed and facilitated 1:1 learning environment for enhancing alternative learning. Collaborated with project leaders and stakeholders to accomplish objectives. BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS Buffalo, NY Special Education Teacher 08/2008 to 06/2015 Provided specialized classroom instruction to a broad range of students with developmental disorders. Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development. Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement, and periodically reported student progress to parents/guardians and school leadership. Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by developing IEPs and utilizing a wide variety of teaching aids and motivational strategies. BATAVIA CITY SCHOOLS Batavia, NY Special Education Teacher 01/2006 to 06/2008 Educated emotionally disturbed and learning disabled students in aco-teaching setting. Implement and modify instructional methods using differentiated instruction to meet the diverse academic levels and learning styles of each individual student. Wrote and presented documents for Individual Education Plan conferences. Implemented specialized tests to evaluate literacy performance. Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents. CORNERSTONE BIOPHARMA Cary, NC Pharmaceutical Sales Representative 06/2004 to 05/2005 Established and developed new business relationships with targeted physicians and customers focusing on the promotion of Cornerstone Biopharma pharmaceutical products in Upstate, New York. Achieved territory, individual and company goals for call metrics, sample distribution, market share and sales. Employed effective selling, listening and negotiation skills while communicating with customers. EDUCATION AND TRAINING EDUCATIONAL DOCTORATE: DOCTORATE OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY 2017 University of Memphis , Memphis, TN MASTER OF SCIENCE: EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION 2009 Canisius College, Buffalo, NY MASTER OF SCIENCE: STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 2006 Canisius College, Buffalo, NY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: MARKETING 2004 Canisius College, Buffalo, NY FIELD EXPIERENCE Making Thinking Visible With Technology, University of Memphis • Developed Making Thinking Visible with Technology ("MTVT") resource. MTVT seeks to provide professional development, a data base of lesson plans, and resources to help teachers to develop opportunities for students to make their thinking visible with technology.
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• Managed hundreds of IEPs, including review for accuracy and finalization of IEP Direct. Participated in community based projects with the Clarence CANN Network communicated with various stakeholders within the organization and assisted with the development of a strategic plan. CERTIFICATIONS New York State Professional Certifications School District Leader (SDL) School Building Leader (SBL) Childhood Education (1-6) Students with Disabilities (1-6) Business & Marketing (9-12) Students with Disabilities Generalist (5-9) ACTIVITIES AND HONORS National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education MU KAPPA TAU National Marketing Honor Society National Dean's List Graduate Scholar Athlete New York State Award MAAC All-AcademicTeam NCAA Division I Lacrosse Apple Teacher International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
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