Senior Coordinator of Education/
Director of Special Education
Pressley Ridge School for Autism
2011-2014
Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
Observed teachers and students in classrooms monthly to gather data and improve instruction.
Reviewed and refreshed yearly curriculum with faculty members to continuously improve quality of instruction.
Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
Counseled and monitored at-risk students for attendance, academic progress and behavioral concerns.
Developed engaging and effective curricula for students aged 5 to 21.