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Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
**** ** ******* ****** **********/Director of Sped Certification, Eastern Michigan University (EMU)
2019 M.A., Autism Spectrum Disorders, EMU
● Capstone: “Available Services, Past and Current, as Observed by Parents of Individuals with Autism”, directed by Derrick R. Fries Ph.D.
● GPA 4.0
2013 S. Pd. Biology Education, Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH)
● Thesis: “The Use of Visual Medias to Increase Grade X Students’ Participation in Biology Classes”, directed by Dr. Budi Wibawanto
● GPA 3.56
2012 B.Sc., Biology Education, Corban University (CU)
● GPA 3.56
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Google Educator Level 1 Certificate
Michigan K-12 Autism Spectrum Disorders Teaching Certificate Michigan 6-12 Biology Teaching Certificate
WORKING EXPERIENCE
2020- 2024 East Arbor Charter Academy
Case Manager, Resource Room Teacher
● Delivering specialized instruction in accordance with IEP goals in the face-to-face, hybrid, fully online, and blended learning environments
● Conducting transition assessments to support preparing students for post secondary education, employment, recreation and leisure, home living, and community participation
● Chairing Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team meetings
● Conducting assessments to determine students’ needs
● Assuring the implementation of IEPs
● Coordinating students needs and accommodations with general education teachers and paraprofessionals
2020 Zenius Education(remote)
Science Curriculum Specialist
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● Developing middle-school science goals and objectives for teachers in Indonesia
2019-2020 Ypsilanti Community Schools: Ypsilanti High School Case Manager, Resource Room Teacher
● Coaching paraprofessionals who work with students who have special education needs
● Conducting transition assessments to support preparing students for post secondary education, employment, recreation and leisure, home living, and community participation
● Chairing Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team meetings
● Conducting assessments to determine students’ academic and non-academic needs
● Assuring the implementation of IEPs
● Coordinating students needs and accommodations with general education teachers and paraprofessionals
● Delivering specialized instruction in accordance with IEP goals through both pull-out and push-in services
2018-2019 Ypsilanti Community Schools: Holmes Elementary School Case Manager, Autism Impairment (AI) Self-Contained Classroom Teacher
● Coaching paraprofessionals who work with students in the AI room
● Chairing Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team meetings
● Conducting assessments to determine students’ academic and non-academic needs
● Collaborating with local communities for field trips and sponsorships
● Assuring the implementation of IEPs
● Coordinating students needs and accommodations with general education teachers and paraprofessionals
● Delivering specialized instruction in accordance with IEP goals 2017-2018 Eastern Michigan University College Supports Program Peer Mentor
● Coaching EMU undergraduate students who have social and communication disorders with executive functions, social, academic, and pre-professional skills
2017-2018 Community Alliance
Community Support Provider
● Helping an individual who is on the autism spectrum to increase and maintain her independence
● Supporting the achievement of social and educational goals 2
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● Promoting community participation and productivity through skills training and personal assistance
2015-2016 Dian Harapan School, Lippo Village, Banten, Indonesia Homeroom Teacher
● Teaching ESL, math, science, Indonesian language, social studies
● Coordinating field trips, exhibitions, parents/teacher/student conferences, and grade level celebrations
● Coordinating 2nd-grade Indonesian Language curriculum 2012-2015 Papua Harapan School
Teacher / Administrator
● Creating and coordinating science curricula
● Coaching teachers to make science units and daily lesson plans
● Leading homeroom teachers' weekly team meeting
● Coaching teachers to apply global best practices
● Teaching ESL, math, science, social studies, Indonesian language, Christian studies
● Coordinating field trips, exhibitions, parent / teacher / student conferences, school events
● Recruiting new students
● Coaching theater and science clubs
2008-2012 Universitas Pelita Harapan
Lecturer Assistant
● Proofreading chemistry handout translated from English into Indonesian
● Tutoring basic chemistry, biology, math, and ESL
● Grading biology papers and projects
2011 SMAKINDO Boarding School
Student Teacher
● Increasing student participation in Biology classes by more than 75%
● Coordinating after school programs with the school dormitory
● Mentoring high school students who live in the school dormitory LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
2022-Grace Bible Church Ann Arbor, USA
● Table Leader in MomCo ministry (formerly MOPS)
2021-Indonesian Christian Church Michigan, USA
● Serving as a Core Team member
● Serving as the Pulse Parenting Coordinator (Parenting Group)
● Serving in the Sunday Service Team
2020-23 East Arbor Charter Academy, Michigan, USA
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● Leading sessions on “Students’ Accommodations” at new teachers’ mandatory meetings
● Coaching new resource room teachers on IEP creation; and referral, MET, and IEP process
● Chairing pre-referral, Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET), and Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team meetings
● Coaching paraprofessionals who work with students who have special education needs
● Coordinating students needs and accommodations with general education teachers and paraprofessionals
2018-2020 Ypsilanti Community Schools, Michigan, USA
● Collaborating with local communities for field trips and sponsorships
● Chairing Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team meetings
● Coaching paraprofessionals who work with students who have special education needs
● Coordinating students needs and accommodations with general education teachers and paraprofessionals
2015-2016 Dian Harapan School, Lippo Village, Banten, Indonesia
● Coordinating 2nd-grade Indonesian Language curriculum
● Coordinating field trips, exhibitions, parents/teacher/student conferences, and grade level celebrations
2013-2015 Papua Harapan School, Papua, Indonesia
● Coordinating science curricula 1st-5th grades
● Coaching teachers to make science units and daily lesson plans
● Coaching teachers to apply global best practices
● Leading 3rd and 4th grades teachers' weekly team meeting
● Coordinating field trips, exhibitions, parent / teacher / student conferences, school events
● Recruiting new students
● Mentoring new teachers
2012-2014 Sahabat Yosua Youth Leadership Training Center, Papua, Indonesia
● Coaching small group leaders
● Coaching leadership chapters
Professional Development Activities
2024 Kappa Delta Pi PD Conference, Eastern Michigan University
● A.I 101 for Teachers, 1.5 hours
● Teaching with a Purpose, 1.5 hours
2024 Michigan Virtual
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● #GoOpen: Open Educational Resources in Michigan, 4 hours
● Applied Behavior Analysis in Schools, 2 hours
● Discipline Protections for Students with a Disability, 4 hours
● Differentiated Instruction: Maximizing Learning for All, 4 hours 2023 National Heritage Academies
● NHA Professional Development 2022-2023, 38 hours 2022 National Heritage Academies
● NHA Professional Development 2021-2022, 16.50 hours 2022 Grand Valley State University
● Google Certified Educator Level 1, 18 hours
2021 National Heritage Academies
● NHA Professional Development 2021-2022, 30 hours
● 2021-2022 Curriculum and Instruction, 2.75 hours
● NHA School-level Professional Development 2020-21, 6.25 hours 2020 National Heritage Academies
● New Teacher Learning Plan 2020, 21.25 hours
2019 Michigan Department of Education
● Conventional Literacy Instruction for Students with Significant Disabilities, 18 hours
2019 Ypsilanti Community Schools
● Conscious Discipline, 2 hours
2018 Washtenaw County ISD
● NVCI Enhanced Full Course, 8 hours
2018 Ypsilanti Community Schools
● Classroom Management, 8 hours
2018 Ypsilanti Community Schools
● Restorative Practices, 14 hours
2018 Ypsilanti Community Schools
New Hire Boot Camp, 7 hours
HONORS, AWARDS, AND GRANTS
2019-20 Brehm Fellowship, EMU
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********@*****.***•734-***-**** •https://www.thecn.com/DL498 2019 Thomas Gwaltney Teacher Education Scholarship, EMU 2019 Student Professional Development Award, EMU
2018-19 Brehm Scholarship, EMU
2018-19 University Graduate Scholarship, EMU
2018-19 Westerman Scholarship, EMU
2018 Student Scholars Grant, EMU
2017-18 Success Scholarship, EMU
2017 Student Professional Development Scholarship, EMU 2012-13 Cum Laude Honors, UPH / Corban University joint degree 2008-12 Teachers’ College Full Scholarship, UPH
PROJECTS AND PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles and Book Chapters
2019 “Available Services, Past and Current, as Observed by Parents of Individuals with Autism,” in Sarah Long and Jordan Dann, eds.,Brehm Scholar Research Monograph, vol.9 (Department of Special Education, Eastern Michigan University, 2019).
Conference Papers
2020 “Available Services, Past and Current, as Observed by Parents of Individuals with Autism,” Kappa Delta Pi Convocation, proposal accepted; event canceled for COVID-19
2020 “Available Services, Past and Current, as Observed by Parents of Individuals with Autism,” 11th Midwest Graduate Research Symposium, proposal accepted; event canceled for COVID-19
2019 “Available Services, Past and Current, as Observed by Parents of Individuals with Autism,” Brehm Symposium, EMU, November 2019 2019 “Parents of Individuals with Autism's Perceptions of Current and Past 6
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2018 “How Does My Laptop Become My Study Buddy,” summary of College Supports Program Activities as an International Graduate Student, for a panel on Device-Enabled Lecture Classrooms, SoTL U Regional Conference, Tiffin, Ohio, May 2018
ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER WORK
Indonesian Christian Church Michigan
● Core team,present
● Prayer team,present
● Singer,present
● Interpreter Indonesian to English,present
EMU Alumni Association,present
● Brehm Alumni Chapter, Co-President,January 2020 - present Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
● Professional Development Co-Chair,September 2018 - April 2019 EMU Southeast Asian Student Association (SEASA)
● Treasurer,September 2018 - April 2019
Harvest Mission Community Church, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
● Sunday School Teacher,March 2017 – August 2018
● Excel Academy Summer School co-teacher,June – July 2017
● Indonesian Language Teacher for Asia Mission Trip, June 2017 International Neighbors Ann Arbor,September 2016 - present Harvest Mission Community Church, Tangerang, Indonesia,2010 – July 2016
● Sunday School Teacher,January – July 2016
● Refugees Ministry Education Team,January – August 2016
● Interpreter for Asia Summer Mission Trip,June – July 2012 Sahabat Yosua Youth Leadership Training Centre, Indonesia,March 2013 – June 2015
● Vice President,June 2014 - June 2015
● Treasurer,June 2013 - May 2014
UPH Teachers College Alumni Association,August 2012 - June 2015
● President,June 2013 - June 2015
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● Special Project Coordinator,June 2011 - April 2012 8