Special Education Teacher and Paraprofessional Candidate

Adam J. Friederich

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Mobile: 303-***-**** Email: ************@*****.*** Special Education Teacher with Public and Charter School Experience Seeking Position Best Fit: A position as an educator and/or administrator working with students with identified deficits and special needs—ideally in a student-centered school committed to nurturing academic & functional achievement Impact Areas: Differentiated Instruction • Individualized Education Plans (IEP) • Curriculum Adaptation Behavior Assessment/Management • Instructional Technology • Cultural Competence • Stakeholder Engagement Professional Profile

Accomplished educator with a deep personal passion for maximizing student achievement. A committed and dedicated professional fueled by early-career experience in business and 16 years of experience in education as a teacher and department chair in special education. Multi-disciplinary in approach with broad knowledge and practical experience driving outcomes and fostering a culture of high expectations. Strong instructional skills coupled with the unique ability to inspire confidence; engage other teachers, parents and students in the learning process; and build creative learning plans that deliver results. Eager and enthusiastic at the prospect of earning a new challenge in special education. Distinctive Skills

Differentiated Instruction Evidence-Based Instructional Strategies Individualized Education Plans

(IEP) Pull-Out, Push-In, Small Group and One-on-One Instruction Social-Emotional Development

• Stakeholder engagement. Confident and comfortable working effectively with students, parents, teachers, paraprofessionals, specialists and administrators.

• Progress monitoring. Skilled at setting manageable goals, objectives and schedules, monitoring progress and delivering on these critical imperatives along the way.

• Curriculum and content. Adept at adapting content and instruction to support instructional outcomes and improve student learning—raising the bar on best practices in SPED.

• Special education law. Knowledgeable of federal and state laws guaranteeing students with disabilities the right to free appropriate public education (FAPE)—ensuring that the necessary supports and accom- modations are in place in the least restrictive environment (LRE).

• Continuous improvement. Courageous and committed to adjusting instruction and support as needed based on situational assessment, observations and assessments.

• Educational technology. Adept at learning and applying educational technology in the classroom. Select Tools & Instructional Technologies

Google Docs/Classroom/Slides • Teacher Made Interactive Worksheets • i-Ready® • Infinite Campus SMART® Notebook • Frontline™ Education RTI (formerly RTIm Direct) • Schoology • Kahoot! • Flipgrid NWEA Map Growth • Marzano Framework • Newsela • Quizlet • PowerSchool • Kami Special Education Assessment Tool Proficiency

Observation and Anecdotal Records • Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM)• Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) • Dynamic Assessment • Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) • Woodcock- Johnson Psychoeducational Battery • Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT) • Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales • Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) • Adaptive Behavior Assessment System (ABAS) Gilliam Autism Rating Scale (GARS) • Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation • Clinical Evaluation of Lan- guage Fundamentals (CELF) • Vineland Adaptive Behavior Assessment System (VABAS) • Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual Motor Integration

Select Career Highpoints

Program launch. Set up two special education programs coincident with the launch of two new schools. Program exit. Recognized for consistently “exiting” numerous students from IEPs where student achievement had heretofore been limited.

Differentiated instruction. Worked continuously and creatively to address the unique learning needs of a non-verbal student—leveraging his active interests to encourage him to speak in school. Student achievement. Working with 24 students in an integrated classroom setting, successfully transi- tioned the twelve students with IEPs to functional learners. Student engagement. In multiple cases, recruited by concerned parents to inspire and engage disengaged students where, in each case, the right “dad talk” by a sincere third-party drove each to new achievement. Adam J. Friederich Page 2

Mobile: 303-***-**** Email: ************@*****.*** Professional History

LEGACY ACADEMY, Teacher [2023-2024] Elizabeth, CO

Taught twelve middle school SPED students with primarily affective characteristics with a focus on developing social-emotional, executive functioning and academic abilities. Completed evaluations and authored IEPs. Documented improvements on all key learning objectives with a focus on fostering academic independence.

ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY-GVCA, Teacher [2022-2023 • 2018-2020] Lone Tree, CO Supported the launch of a new classical charter school. Applied core knowledge, Riggs Road to Reading and Writing, Read Naturally, Singapore Math, Well Ordered Language and school-based curricula to support instruction. Assessed progress using WISC, WIAT, CELF, GFTA, BASC,T, TVPS, CARS, etc. Maintained produc- tive working relationship with LEA (Douglas County Schools) and Charter School Institute. Served as the AP with a focus on developing student discipline.

TACOMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS…Urban school with ~ 1,000 students Tacoma, WA First Creek Middle School and Tacoma Online, Teacher [2020-2022]…interim role during Covid-19 Taught students with learning, behavior and health disabilities, including math, reading, writing and position, study habits and social-emotional skills in direct, co-taught and online classes. Wrote IEPs and hosted IEP meetings in person and online. Monitored and reported student progress. GOLDEN VIEW CLASSICAL ACADEMY (GVCA)… Suburban school with 1,200 students Golden, CO Student Services Director/Special Education Teacher [2015-2018] Managed 8-10 team members working with special needs students. Evaluated and wrote IEPs for 70-80 students with IEPs, 504s, READ, ELDP and/or ALPs. Developed and maintained productive working relationships with the LEA (Jefferson County Schools) and the Charter School Institute. PLATTE CANYON SCHOOL DISTRICT…Rural school with ~300 students Bailey, CO Platte Canyon High School/Fitzsimmons Middle School, Special Education Teacher [2011-2015] Provided direct instruction, practice & support in reading, math, writing, behavior & executive functioning for 35-55 middle and high school students, many of whom were from one of the five local foster homes. Noteworthy achievement: Took SPED student growth rates from <30% to 60% plus.

• Drove results where more than 90% of special education students improved their scores on state testing and more than 95% of students showed positive improvement in GPA.

• Played a role in helping achieve the highest rate of “graduation” from resource classes and/or SPED. ADAMS 14 SCHOOL DISTRICT…Title 1 urban school with ~500 students/~90% ESL Commerce City, CO Monaco Elementary School, Learning Specialist-Special Education [2009-2011] Rebuilt the grades 3-5 special education program. Provided direct instruction and classroom support for 25 ELL special education students. Improved reading and math fluency through the application of research- based reading and math programs. Implemented a structured assessment program using CORE, DIBELS and the Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT) to determine baseline skill levels and measure progress. CLEAR CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT Idaho Springs, CO

King-Murphy Elementary School, Para-Professional and Intern (2007-2009) Early Career History

MICROSOFT CORPORATION [1994-2000] Redmond, WA

Online Marketing Manager – OEM and Web Server Groups [1994-2000] Account Manager – OEM Sales Division [1994-1996]

LOGITECH, INC., OEM Global Business Development Manager – Apple, Inc. [1992-1994] THE EXCHANGE ATM NETWORK, INC., Marketing Manager, New Products [1990-1992] WYSE TECHNOLOGY, INC., Manager/Account Manager – OEM Accounts [1987-1990] Education, Licensure & Certifications

REGIS UNIVERSITY, Master of Business Administration ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY, Bachelor of Science, Psychology New York SPED License: 139397 • Colorado Special Education Generalist License: 231609 Washington Special Education License: 1201259 SPED/ELA American Academy of Special Education Professionals, Special Education Board Certification Western Colorado University, CO SPED (K-12 Generalist) • Various professional development courses

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