School District Administrator
Resume:
Patricia E. Bell
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Professional Goal
To lead and administer the functions that support an educational environment that seeks to maximize equitable educational experiences for all students, providing appropriate accommodations and protections while utilizing teaching and administrative talent within the institution in a fiscally responsible manner.
Experience
Gill-Montague Regional School District. Aug. 2021 to July 2022
Educational Consultant
In the wake of COVID quarantine, provided staff training in the symptoms of stress and strategies to mitigate its effect in personal lives and classroom environments.
Provided staff training in strategies of tiered instruction and Positive Behavior and Instructional Support Systems to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Collaborated with school librarians and faculty to review textbooks for non- biased content and update collection of alternative texts for a diverse student body.
Provided training in de-escalation and classroom management strategies to support students returning from remote learning experiences.
Mohawk Trail Regional and Hawlemont Regional March 2020 to July 2020
School Districts, Shelburne Falls, MA
Interim Superintendent of Schools
Assumed leadership of districts just before COVID quarantine was declared by Governor Baker
Monitored and adjusted local budget proposals based on state's economic indicators during the closing of schools
Provided leadership to district administrators when devising academic programs during the COVID response.
Provided regular communication to families, staff, and other local agencies to ensure accurate information was being shared
Participated in all state level, regional, and county-based video conference calls to take direction and collaborate on COVID responses in schools
Participated in online trainings from the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents to remain abreast of all laws impacting the COVID environment in schools
Coordinated efforts to provide technology access to all families during the period of remote learning by creating hotspots, providing computer hardware and training for families and staff
Negotiated with union leadership to preserve jobs, and to minimize the impact of COVID-related changes in working conditions
Initiated districts' self-study to prepare for the three contingency plans required by the Commissioner of Education
Hadley Public Schools, Hadley, MA 2013-2018
Assistant Superintendent, Director of Student Services
Supervised all student service personnel and functions including Special Education, 504 Accommodation Plans, English Language Learner Instruction, Nursing, and Response to Intervention practices.
Served as District ‘s Civil Rights Compliance Officer, assuring institutional practices were equitable, investigating complaints and training staff in associated legal statutes
Planned and delivered professional development activities for all secondary and elementary staff to meet state expectations in teaching a diverse student body
With consultation from UMass faculty in the School of Education, led district through self-study of school climate and equity practices
Prepared and delivered all state audits in the area of special education, civil rights and ESL instruction
Supervised school counseling and student services personnel
Maintained data for regular state reporting
Wrote and submitted all state grants related to student support services
Mohawk Trail Regional School District, Shelburne Falls, MA 2007-2013. Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Education
Accept Special Education Leadership Academy 2008-2013
MA DESE training in current responsibilities and issues in
Special Education administration
Collaborative for Educational Services 2005-2007
Special Education Administrator Licensure Program
Westfield State College 1990-1991
Professional Licensure Program- Teacher of Moderate Special Needs
Hood College 1985-1987
Masters Program in Psychology
Colorado State University 1973-1976
Bachelor of Science Environmental Sciences/ Biology
Professional Affiliations
MA Association of School Superintendents
Massachusetts Association of Special Education Administrators
Western Massachusetts Special Education Directors Association
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Council for Advancement and Support of Education
Board of Directors, Collaborative for Educational Services
International Experience
Habitat for Humanity, 2007
Costa Rican Land Trust, 2005
Team Challenge, Peru, 2003
References
Mr. Brian Beck, Superintendent of Schools, Gill-Montague Regional Schools, 413-***-****
Ms Lynn Dole, Smith College Dept.of Education and Child Study, 413-***-****.
Mr. Michael Buoniconti, Associate Center Director, Cooperative Studies Program Coordination, US Dept. of Veterans Affairs, 413-***-****
Skills and Expertise
Special Education Regulations
Civil Rights Legislation
Public Speaking
Professional Development
Universal Design for Learning
Disability Advocacy
Relationship building and personnel management
Writing Process and Assistive Technology
Contract Negotiation
Multi-Tiered Systems of Academic and Behavioral Supports
Formative and Summative Assessment
Google Tools, Zoom, Poll Everywhere, Microsoft Office Tools, iReady Progress Monitoring
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