Special Education Office
Resume:
Ashley L. Herzog
**********@***.***
New York, NY 10021
Objective:
A position that requires working with children and/or families in an administrative role.
Education:
Boston University, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education – May 2007
Work Experience:
Department of Education, New York, NY: Department of Specialized Instruction and Student Support Community Coordinator
July 2014 - Present
Developing and maintaining expertise in DOE continuum of services and programs as well as city, state and federal law and policy associated with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and parent’s due process rights. Managing due process cases from filing to conclusion including working closely with Administrators of Special Educations, Committees on Special Education (CSE), District 75(D-75), Office of Student Support (OSS) and Office of Legal Services (OLS) on case investigations, information gathering and resolution agreements. Reviewing due process complaints and examining and analyzing case records and documents to identify trends for further exploration as well as using data to inform policy developments. Corresponding with parents, their representatives as well as school based staff and administrators as needed.
The IDEAL School of Manhattan, New York, NY: Learning Specialist
August 2013- July 2014
Instructing and assisting kindergarten age children diagnosed with Down
Syndrome. Differentiated instruction including but not limited to science, social studies, reading, writing and math kindergarten curriculum. Responsible for daily communication with parents as well as therapists, doctors and administrators. Also responsible for writing Mid-Year and End of the Year Progress Report as well as attending CSE meeting and writing new/updating IEP goals.
The New York Center for Child Development (CPSE), New York, NY: Co- Head Teacher
September 2011- August 2013
Instructing 3, 4 and 5 year olds diagnosed with developmental delays including but not limited to the Autistic Spectrum. Developed and implemented yearly, monthly and daily lesson plans relating to the children’s interests including Zoo, Fairy Tales, Families and Home to School Transition. Responsible for writing and updating Individualized Education Plans, Quarterly and Yearly Developmental Reports to be presented to District Administrators and parents. Finally, lead all meetings including but not limited to Morning Meeting, Story Time, Writing Corners, Small Group activities, Parent-Teacher Conferences and Annual Reviews pertaining to kindergarten placements.
The Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Day School, New York, NY: Associate Teacher, September 2007 – June 2011
Instructing and assisting 3 and 4 year olds using Reggio Emilio learning methods. Developed and implemented lessons on the emergent curriculum of transportation, prepared mid and end-of-the-year reports on children’s development; running small and large group activities including morning meetings, field trips and book discussions.
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