Teacher

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OBJECTIVE

Dedicated and organized with school and district level leadership and administrative experience. Pursing a position with within the field of education where I can assist in enhancing the knowledge base for adult students.

SKILLS

Experience with students with disabilities, strong collaborator with school and district level staff, proficient with computer applications, effective time manager, and interpersonal skills.

LAURIE A WALLS

ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR

813-***-**** CELL / ***********@*****.***

EXPERIENCE

09/2023 – Present – Assessment Coordinator (Palm Beach School District)

Manage the assessment process within the Hospital Homebound Department. Collaborating with teachers and administrators to ensure K-12 students meet assessment requirements as assigned by the state. Track student’s progress and learning objectives, provide assessment data and prepare technical reports.

03/2020-09/2023 & 08/2006 – 10/2011 HCPS Exceptional Student Education Specialist

Provide instructional leadership and curriculum supervision for teachers, paraprofessionals, and other staff providing direct service to students with disabilities; Monitor and assess the effectiveness of instruction delivered to students with disabilities in general and special education classrooms; Develop and provide staff development to teachers and paraprofessionals of students in the special education program

05/2016 – 03/2020 Florida Virtual School, Full-Time, ESE Manager K-12

Manage the successful implementation of the IDEA grant and federal regulations for the ESE program; Ensure FLVS FT maintains compliance with ESE program legislative mandates; Manage the maintenance of data for students with disabilities and complete state reporting requirements

12/2012– 4/2016: HCPS District Resource Teacher

Work with 29 schools in Area IV (elementary, middle, high, and centers); Support ESE teachers and ESE specialists in each school with diverse topics (instructional support, behavioral support, parental assistance); Coordinate specialized transportation for students with disabilities; Provide training on developing IEP’s, Florida Standard Alternate Assessment, case management, instructional strategies, curriculum and behavior; Assist parents and administrators with challenging issues; Conduct classroom walk-throughs and provide feedback; Assist administrators on the development of a master schedule.

09/2016– 04/2016: HCPS Assistant Principal (Adult School)

10/2011-12/2012 : HCPS Administrative Resource Teacher

08/1998-06/2006: HCPS VE Teacher

EDUCATION

2010 ED.S. EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, ARGOSY UNIVERSITY, TAMPA, FL

2008 MASTER OF ARTS EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, ARGOSY UNIVERSITY, TAMPA, FL

1998 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, TAMPA, FL

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP

President, Virtual Chapter of Council for Exceptional Children (2017-18 school year)

Vice President, Virtual Chapter of Council for Exceptional Children (2016-17 school year)

Special Olympics volunteer (1998-2006)

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