Work:
IDEAS, Inc
Founder and Executive Director
Fox Ridge Middle School
Learning Disabilities Teacher & Special Education Department Coordinator
Hampden Academy Day Treatment Program- Aurora Mental Health Center
Emotional Disabilities Teacher
Prairie Middle School
Learning Disabilities Teacher
Denver Public Schools
Learning Disabilities Teacher & Special Education Department Coordinator
Education:
Regis University
Master of Education in Students at Risk
University of Nevada - Las Vegas, NV
Bachelor of Science in Special Education
Skills:
TEACHING & CASE MANAGING RESPONSIBILITIES Taught Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies, Study Skills, and Self-Advocacy to students in grades 6-12 with various disabilities in resource, inclusion, and day treatment settings Case managed from 12-30 students each year Collaborated with staff to deliver individualized services to students with varying needs Administered achievement tests and interpreted those results with parents, students, and staff Wrote and implemented IEPs and Behavior Plans using EXCEED & ENCORE and developed a template for the statewide facilities IEP Made regular home contact through written reports, phone calls, and/or home visits Nominated many students for scholarships, awards, and admission to prestigious programs Participated on RTI teams as needed Participated in weekly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Groups Developed an all-girls course in leadership, empowerment, and self-esteem Developed a self-advocacy program for students with learning differences Created networks with other schools, districts, universities, and national organizations. Collaborated with area school districts, treatment centers, and other outside agencies to ensure most appropriate LRE environments were being utilized for students