Special Education Regulatory Compliance

NIKKI BROTHERS

Kathleen, GA ***** 478-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Experienced educator with expertise in special education and regulatory compliance. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.

• Department leadership

• Inclusive practices

• Emotional support

• Scheduling

• SmartClassroom technology

• Classroom management

• Conflict resolution

• Compliance

• Lesson planning

• Team building

• Teacher training

• Microsoft Team

• Microsoft Word

• Google Suite

• Zoom

• Key decision making

• Activity planning

• Assessment strategies

• Parent-teacher collaboration

• Training and mentoring

• Subject matter expertise

• Staff development

• Differentiated instruction

• Feedback and evaluation

• Written communication

• Oral communication

• Multitasking Abilities

• Organization

• Customer relations

• Recordkeeping

• Self-Directed

• Attention to detail

• Good Telephone Etiquette

• Task prioritization

• Communication

Lead Teacher, 08/2024 - Current

Bibb County School District – Macon, GA

SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

• Provide direct liaison with the Program For Exceptional Children and the schools involved in the district

• Coordinate between the teachers, paraprofessionals, and other instructional and school-based personnel

• Receive, distribute, and follow up on psychological reports

• Ensure that all electronic special education student information is updated and correct

• Orient all special education teachers at the beginning of the year

• Attend scheduled LEA Representative meetings

• Consult with the Student Support Team

• Schedule and facilitate school level PEC meetings

• Ensure appropriate scheduling of special education students

• Act as liaison between general and special education

• Be available to all teachers for consultation

• Ensure that due process is followed by randomly checking folders

• Ensure all in and out of system transfers occur correctly

• Ensure the successful transfer of student folders to feeder schools Share information/knowledge from workshops, meetings, etc with school special education staff and other appropriate staff

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• Assist with Manifestation Determination Reviews

• IEP Development

Special Education Teacher, 01/2007 - Current

Bibb County School District – GA

• Manage a case load of students transitioning to the regular education setting

• Manage a case load of students in the special education classroom setting

• Ensure all assessments are complete

• Grades updated in Canvas/Infinite Campus

• Communication with stakeholders, parents, and staff in an ongoing and timely manner

• Examine the records and IEPs of students

• Create lesson plans, artifacts, and materials used to facilitate student instruction Utilize research-based strategies and differentiation to engage and nurture student learning and student relationships based on individual strengths and needs

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• Model, train, and consult with teachers on modifications and accommodations to instruction and material

• Used innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences

• Participates in all aspects of the IEP annual review process

• Designs and implements behavior modification system

• Schedule meetings (IEP, Amendments, Conferences, etc) with committee members

• Prepares and submits annual IEPs

• Collaborate with fellow teachers (regular & special education) about ideas and solutions for student mastery of goals/objectives

• Handles all confidential information in a professional and confidential manner

• Strong judgement and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE)

• Creates student Edgenuity (learning platform) accounts and monitors student progress on Edgenuity Knowledge of Specially-Designed Instructional practices and Special Education classroom accommodations, instructional goals, laws, rules, and regulations

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• Ensure students receive appropriate accommodations and modifications as outlined in IEP Observes virtual school classrooms to ensure program implementation of accommodations and modifications

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• Serves as LEA during IEP meetings

• Assists special education teachers with the creation of Canvas modules and IEP development

• Review & edit IEP documents to ensure compliance and provide feedback as needed

• Monitor student high school graduation tracking to ensure they meet graduation requirements

• Assist students with developing their post-secondary plan based on career goals, interests and needs

• Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills

• 2020-2023: Virtual learning experience

Compliance Officer-Intake Specialist-Therapist, 05/2015 - 10/2024 Encompass Counseling – Warner Robins, GA

• Designed and implemented compliance and privacy-related training as appropriate

• Conducted audits and investigations on all compliance and privacy-related issues

• Manage new employee compliance orientation

• Ensuring clients are scheduled with the appropriate therapist and at the correct location (Office/Telehealth) Entering client and staff availability within our scheduling software platform, modifying and updating schedules as necessary

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• Providing schedule updates with families and staff as needed via phone, text and/or email

• Excellent verbal and written skills

• Computer proficient

• Maintain accurate and confidential client records electronically and in a timely manner Worked as a member of an interdisciplinary team to conduct centralized intake functions (which may include, but is not limited to: initial screenings, ensuring referral meets eligibility criteria for service, assessing level of urgency and risk associated with referrals, collecting missing information/dates, tracking referrals, following up with referral source as needed, assigning referrals to appropriate mental health staff, and generally providing over-all support as it pertains to opening files for services as well as closing them)

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Conducted initial evaluations to gather information about a client's mental health concerns, history, and current life situation

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• Worked with Clinical Supervisor around case assignment as needed

• Identified and diagnosed mental health disorders based on clinical assessments Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs, including goals and therapeutic interventions

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Facilitates therapy sessions (face to face or virtual) using various techniques like talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, or mindfulness practices

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• Regularly assessed client progress towards treatment goals and adjust plans as needed

• Responded to crisis situations and provide immediate support when necessary Maintained detailed clinical records of client sessions, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes

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Consulted with other healthcare professionals, such as psychiatrists or social workers, to ensure comprehensive client care

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Adhere to ethical guidelines and professional standards of practice related to client confidentiality and boundaries

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• Participated in supervision and team meetings as required

• Provided receptionist coverage when not coordinating Intakes

• Pursued continuous learning opportunities regarding latest compliance and procedural changes. Emotional/Behavior Disabilities Teacher, 06/2002 - 01/2005 Charleston South Carolina School District – North Charleston, SC

• Maintains lesson plans, artifacts, and materials used to facilitate student instruction Utilize research-based strategies and differentiation to engage and nurture student learning and student relationships based on individual strengths and needs

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• Complete all case management and instructional duties as assigned throughout the school year Communicated effectively using positive interpersonal skills in written and oral form with parents, students, administration, and other stakeholders

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• Effective data-based problem-solving to increase student assessment data

• Knowledge of principles, theories, practices, methods, and techniques used in special education instruction Evidence-based classroom management strategies and techniques to reduce behavior classroom disruptions

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• Evidence-based individual behavior management strategies and techniques to increase student engagement Effective strategies for differentiating instruction with multiple ability and grade levels within a class period

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Developed social skills curriculum with social emotional learning interwoven to address the needs of all students

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• Used and integrated technology in the classroom setting to provide a more global integration

• Participated in all aspects of the IEP annual review process (IEP Development)

• Monitor student high school graduation tracking to ensure they meet graduation requirements

• Assist students with developing their post-secondary plan based on career goals, interests and needs

• Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills Bachelors of Science: Psychology

Fort Valley State University - Fort Valley, GA

Masters of Arts: Counseling

Webster University - Charleston, SC

T-5 Certification, Special Education General Curriculum (K-12), Sp. Ed. Social Science (K-12), Dyslexia Endorsement

• Mindset Certified, 10/01/07

• Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE), Present

• Implemented GNETS Satellite class at Perry High School, 2007-2017

• Implemented GNETS Satellite class at Southwest High School, 2017-11/01/23

• Dyslexia Endorsement, 2022

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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