Special Education High School

Rachel E. Parker, M.Ed. 413-***-****

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McMinnville, OR 97128

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University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

School of Education, Special Needs 5 – 12

Master of Education Program – May 2000 GPA 4.0

College of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Arts – May 1996 Major: English, graduated Cum Laude

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Education

Standard Certification – Special Needs (5-12)

Educator’s Certificate # 354675

Linfield College

Director of Accreditation and Field Experiences, Linfield College Department of Education

December 2013 to June 2017

Coordinate, analyze and report on accreditation data requirements and ensure compliance with college, department, state, regional and federal policies

Serve as leader of all Teacher Preparation Program field experiences for undergraduate candidates

Lead daily operation generally to ensure the goals of the EPP, including cooperation with Department Chair and Education Faculty

Manage and report on Department budget, including the tracking and processing of all budget transactions

Training and supervision of office staff

Oversight of office and building needs including purchasing supplies and coordinating building maintenance

Plan and implement department formal and informal functions, including Senior Student Events, Consortium meetings, and Departmental retreats

Clerical duties as needed, other duties as requested, delegated, or assigned

Linfield College

Academic Secretary

Linfield Center for the Northwest

June 2011 – December 2013

Perform office support duties, clerical and budget oversight duties, and event planning as needed for the LCN primarily focused on Collaborative Research opportunities and the newly developed Wine Studies and Wine Archives opportunities at Linfield College

Amherst Regional High School, Amherst, MA

Department Head and Special Service Coordinator: Grades 9 – 12

June 2003 to June 2010

Support challenging intellectual, creative, social, and civic teaching and learning initiatives for a diverse population of individuals, cultures, and learning styles (enrollment approx. 1400 students);

Assist in the training, supervision and evaluation of 17 full time professional teaching faculty and 30 support paraprofessional staff;

Facilitate on-going inquiry to develop departmental goals for achievement and community improvement;

Work closely with Regional administration to plan and implement a continuum of specialized programming and services within the High School;

Provide building-based and community outreach initiatives to support the inclusion of diverse learners to access high status knowledge across the curriculum;

Monitor and maintain district, state, and federal mandates including the development and provision of appropriate building based guidelines, and processes for IDEA, ADA/504, and NCLB compliance;

Facilitate Special Education Team meetings and provide appropriate evaluation and reporting methods that include compliant review and eligibility determination for Special Education services;

Provide advice and support for post-secondary outcomes that include successful career and college transitions for students with severe to moderate special needs.

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Adjunct Lecturer

Academic Year 1998 - 1999, 1999 – 2000, 2004 – 2008

Plan and organize curriculum for undergraduate level education course: Education 325 – Introduction to Special Education;

Implement curriculum through classroom lectures and activities, leading classroom discussions, and monitoring classroom performance;

Maintain communication with the Program Coordinator to ensure appropriate instruction.

Amherst Regional High School, Amherst, MA

Special Education Teacher

September 2002 - June 2003

Assist and manage high school students in an inclusive setting;; plan academic program, and develop IEPs

Collaborate with regular education teachers and administration to provide appropriate accommodations and modifications for students

Falmouth High School, Falmouth, MA

Special Education Teacher

September 2002 - June 2003

Teach high school students in an inclusive setting, curriculum areas: Science, Math, English

Attend Team meetings, plan academic program, and develop IEPs

Hampshire Educational Collaborative, North Amherst, MA

Special Education Teacher: Transitional Alternative Learning Program II (TALP II)

August 1996 to August 2001.

Supervise and direct staff and students in a Chapter 766 approved alternative special education program setting for high school students with emotional / behavioral and learning disabilities;

Responsible for curriculum planning based on the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks;

Support transition programming to post-secondary settings

Familiar with Windows, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel;

Adobe PhotoShop 5.0, Adobe PageMaker 6.5;

Assistive Technology: Dragon Naturally Speaking, Text Assist Reader, Ultimate Reader

Assistant to the Editor, Journal of Special Education Leadership

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society member; Member of CEC;

Participated in Sea Education Association Maritime Semester;

Several years experience with Outward Bound including programs in Main and Oregon;

Studied photography and studio arts at The Aegean Center for Fine Arts, Paros, Greece.

Interests in photography, studio arts, hiking, camping, tennis, and sailing.

Rachel E. Parker, M.Ed.

Cell 413-***-****

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