Catherine Lepley

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Norristown, PA 19403

215-***-****

ady7zv@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Remaining current with the evaluation, research, and instruction, Special Education laws, policies and procedures while gaining Leadership experience and skills in the field of education. You will gain an employee that has a strong work ethic, understands the importance of being a goal oriented, responsible, team player that is passionate about education and the success of all students. Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education/Holy Family University Master’s in Counseling and Psychology - Holy Family University Master’s in Education-Holy Family University

Doctorate of Educational Leadership-Immaculata University PA Certifications/Trainings:

Principal

Supervisor of Special Education

Elementary K-6, Instructional II

Special Education, Instructional II

English 7-12, Instructional II

Administration Experience:

Currently: 10/2018-current-Director of Education for the Pathway School, Jeffersonville, PA Responsibilities: Supervise and oversee all educational functions, health services, behavior teams, related services, breakfast and lunch program, budgeting, curriculum, professional development, AAPS council member.

Previous: (9/2013 to 10/2018)- Woods School, Langhorne, PA Director of Education

Responsibilities: Trainings for staff and teachers on IEP Writer, Writing and Implementing Legally Defensible IEP’s, V-MAPS assessment, assisting PaTTAN with incorporating ABA and VB into Autistic Support Classrooms, ACT 48, School Wide Positive Behavior Support Program, Title 1. Previous: (11/30/2010-9/2013)-Achievement House Cyber Charter School-Exton, PA Director of Special Education

Responsibilities: LEA, Supervisor, Maintain records, Headed Cyclical Monitoring 2/2011, trainings, collaboration with teachers and parents, oversee budget and facilities for Special Education students, curriculum, ESY program, parent trainings, At-Risk Committee, Act 48 Committee, Steering Committee, Elementary Committee, School Improvement Committee, Observations and Evaluations. Previous: (8/30/2006 to 11/29/2010)- Avon Grove Charter School, West Grove, PA Director of Special Education

Responsibilities: LEA, Supervisor, IEP and records, public relations, budgeting, scheduling, creating policies and procedures, ESY program, parent/teacher trainings. CEO/Supervisor-Dr. Kevin Brady

Teaching Experience:

12/2003 to 8/2006- West Chester Area School District-Special Education Teacher Rustin High School- Dr. Phyllis Simmons, Principal Responsibilities: write and implement IEP’s for student’s 9-12 grades, taught Reading using the SRA Corrective Reading strategies (Comprehension and Decoding), co-taught in an Algebra 2 class and an Earth Science class and participated in the ESY program for West Chester School District(2007, 2008, 2009). 8/2001 to 11/2003- Oxford Area School District-Special Education Teacher Oxford High School- Mr. Dave Madden, Principal

Responsibilities: I was responsible for writing and implementing IEP’s for student’s 9-12 grades, taught reading (SRA program), used Everyday Math while at Penn’s grove Middle School, and worked in the summer as a Special education teacher for their ESY program. 6/1999 t0 8/2001- Bensalem School District-Special Education Teacher Armstrong Middle School-Ms. Donna Patty, Principal Responsibilities: 6-8th self-contained Emotional Support classroom. (Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies) Adjunct Teaching Experience:

2017-current-Cabrini University-Part Time Adjunct-Teaching master’s level special education courses (Special Education Laws, Early Childhood Services, and Low Incident Populations. Supervisor-Dr. Rashida Ahmad Activities:

Member of the AAPS (Alliance of Approved Private Schools) Treasurer of the Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) (2005-2009) Member of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) (2005-Present) Member of the Division for Learning Disabled (DLD) (2005-Present) Member of the Division of Early Childhood (DEC) (Present) Member of Technology and Media Division (TAM) (Present) Member of the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) (Present) Internship at the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) (8/2006 to 12/2008) Additional:

Safe2 Say Something Trainer 2019

Boys Town Training 2019

Compliance Monitor training 2013

Indicator 13 trained 2011-2013

Behavior Specialist training 2006 Chester County Intermediate Unit Restraint training Chester County Intermediate Unit 2010 and 2013 Parent Advocacy training Bucks County Intermediate Unit 2003 Fire Safety-Fire Drill Conductor Certification

AED/CPR/ First Aid Certification 2018 American Heart Association SMART Restraint Training

CPI Trained yearly-2019

3800/6400 PA Regulations for APS

PA Certified Investigator 2014 to present

Additional information and references will be furnished upon request.