Senior Educational Technologist | Wilson Language Training | June 2017 to present | Oxford, MA
- Serve as a strategic advisor, content contributor, and subject matter expert for the development of online and traditional literacy instructional and learning tools based on the needs of the targeted population, with emphasis on intensive intervention initiatives.
- Assess assistive technologies and online instructional strategies to make recommendations to ensure a successful learning experience for students and teachers.
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver in person and virtual workshops to Wilson trainers, teachers, parents, students, administrators, and evaluators on technology-based tools and resources determined to be valuable and useful, such as student accommodations including text to speech, speech to text, word prediction, and note taking strategies.
- Lead and manage the “Accessibility Team” which reviews current policies and initiates new policies that reflect WCAG 2.1 AA compliance in the online courses, the company website, and the company store.
- Provide essential information related to student-based and instructor-based technologies, with a focus on digital products and applications as they relate to Wilson curricula.
- Utilize special knowledge and skills regarding the instruction of reading and spelling to ensure traditional and digital products and technology reflect and support current research in the field of education, including neuroscience.
- Contribute to the overarching strategy for the development of traditional and technology tools based on educational landscape and user needs and help to identify priorities.
- Work cooperatively and effectively with other members of cross functional project teams, particularly Program Development and Technical Development staff, to help define and design the creative vision for traditional and digital learning products.
- Work with cross-functional teams to develop technology-based resources for Wilson curricula that meet specified learning and user experience requirements, including writing content, providing input into design decisions, and reviewing outputs throughout the development cycle.
- Serve as a domain or subject-matter expert (SME) and content author for the development of traditional and digital products and technology tools for educators and students, validating technical accuracy and ensuring the results are appropriate for the intended use.
- Understand the importance of and contributes to the development of the technology user-interface and user-experience.
- Research and investigate the latest technologies, from low tech to high tech, to determine efficacy and ease of use.
- Evaluate currently available assistive technology tools to support WRS students and implementation.
- Ensure that online programs and resources support students with disabilities and are aligned with best practices and are within compliance.
- Stay abreast of best practice for implementation of literacy programs and trends relative to online program delivery
- Create online content on the company website that serves as a resource for teachers, students, parents, and other professionals.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on the RFP team when submitting for a state adoption.
- Managed a project in collaboration with Becker College in the creation of a fine motor and knowledge building application.
- Manage and execute submissions for conference presentations for the entire company.
Head of Learning Resources | The Chapin School | 2015 to 2017 | New York, New York
- Lead a K -12 program that combines push-in, pull-out, and one-on-one support to meet the needs of a wide range of learners
- Manage and guide a team of seven specialists across all three divisions
- Work collaboratively with The Head and Associate Head of School, all three Division Heads, the Head of Psychological Services and the Director of Diversity and Community Life on curriculum, teaching methodology, assessment, and research based instructional practices
- Plan and provide professional development around Literacy, Assistive Technology, and Executive Function
- Maintain and manage a database on student progress
- Implement and manage online tools and subscriptions across all three divisions
- Oversee, implement, and interpret CTP testing in all three divisions
- Teach Word Study in the Lower School, English in the Middle School, and an Academic Skills Class in both the Middle and Upper School
- Read, analyze, and summarize neuropsychological evaluations across all three divisions
- Administer, analyze, and interpret the WJ-IV, CTOPP-2, GORT-V, GSRT, and TOWRE
- Partner with teachers and parents to develop comprehensive individual learning plans
- Write Assistive Technology plans for students with documented disabilities
- Perform Upper School Advisor responsibilities
- Attend appropriate professional development opportunities as needed
Reading and Educational Specialist | Worcester Academy, Worcester, MA | 2011 to 2015
- Provide academic support in a small group setting, in the regular education classroom, and one-on-one for students with documented disabilities in grades 6 through postgraduate
- Teach across the curriculum with an emphasis on language arts
- Work with students, their teachers, and their families to facilitate the learning process
- Collaborate with administrators, department chairs, and classroom teachers to ensure student’s educational needs get met
- Provide professional development to Worcester Academy faculty in executive function, differentiated instruction, writing, reading comprehension, active reading strategies, and technologies that support the reading and writing process
- Conduct reading assessments
- Provide assistive technology support to students and faculty
- Site administrator for Webspiration and Bookshare; technologies that facilitate access to the curriculum
- Write educational profiles on students with documented disabilities
- Technology Committee 2011-2012
- Diversity Committee 2012 to 2015
- Vision Committee 2013
- Co-Advisor to the Gay Straight Alliance 2012 to 2015
- Producer and Company Manager of spring musicals 2012 to 2015
- Member of the CISM Team 2012 to 2015
Reading Specialist | The Francis W. Parker Essential Skills Charter School, Devens, MA | 2010 to 2011
- Provide academic support in a small group setting, in the regular education classroom, and one-on-one to students with active IEPs in grades 7 through 12
- Teach across the curriculum with an emphasis on Language Arts
- Work with students, their teachers, and their families to facilitate the learning process
- Collaborate with administrators, department chairs, special education teachers and classroom teachers to ensure student’s educational needs get met
- Manage the IEP process including writing IEPs and conducting IEP and TEAM meetings
- Conduct full reading evaluations and write comprehensive reading assessments
- Provide assistive technology support to students and faculty
- Advocate for students to ensure modifications and accommodations are being made
Private Tutor and Educational Consultant | 2006 to present
- Certified Level I Wilson Tutor
- Professional Development Presenter on Technology, Literacy, and Executive Function
- Tutor of all academic areas K-8
- Specialization in ADHD and Executive Skills Coaching
- Registered consultant for the International Dyslexia Association
Fourth Grade Teacher | Applewild School, Fitchburg, MA | 2004 to 2010
- Create, implement, and analyze social studies, language arts, math, and health curriculum for a Responsive Classroom of diverse learners. Emphasize the whole child with differentiated teaching for learning styles and multiple intelligences. Partner with parents, colleagues, and administrators to meet the needs of all students. Collaborate with colleagues to integrate science, art, and foreign language curriculum into the fourth-grade curriculum
- Served on the Student’s Abilities Task Force, a group of teachers appointed by the headmaster to plan for the future of meeting every child’s needs at Applewild
- Directed the 4th grade musical, 2005-2007
- New Teacher Mentor, 2007-2008
- Provided Wilson Language Instruction as part of their fee for service program
Graduate School Field Placement Supervisor | Wheelock College, Boston, MA | 2002 to 2004
- Supervised and instructed graduate students in student teaching assignments. Guided and evaluated the student teacher via one-on-one instruction, field placement observations, and written evaluations
- Responsible for communications between Wheelock College, the cooperating teacher, and the student teacher.
- Submitted documentation of teaching standards to the State of Massachusetts
Substitute Teacher | Wachusett Regional School District, Princeton and Holden, MA; Falmouth Public Schools, Falmouth, MA | 2002 to 2004
Volunteer Building Coordinator | North Falmouth Elementary School, North Falmouth, MA | 2001 to 2002
- Oversaw all volunteers for a K-4 school. Collaborated with staff to identify volunteer positions. Interviewed, toured, and placed prospective volunteers
- Documented and cataloged registration inventories, medical information, and interest surveys
- Participated in monthly meetings with school district administrators and site principal
Preschool teacher | Circle City Nursery School, Corona, CA | 1999 to 2000
- Taught a developmentally appropriate curriculum using hands-on and manipulative curriculums
- Worked closely with families of high-risk children and the local school district to facilitate appropriate kindergarten and special education placements
Private Tutor and Child Advocate | Self-Employed, Corona, CA | 1995 to 2000
- Taught children, primarily with active IEP’s and learning disabilities, ages 4 to 17. Worked on a variety of subject matter: including social studies, science, language arts and math. Worked closely with parents and the child as an advocate during the IEP process
Second Grade Teacher | Corona/Norco Unified School District, Corona, CA | 1989 to 1993
- Instructed a diverse group of 32 children, including ESL students, using hands on/ investigative learning techniques.
- Responsible for managing daily curriculum of language arts, math, social studies, science, physical education, music, art, and technology
- Grade Team Leader, 1992-1993
- Master Teacher, 1991-1993
Kindergarten Teacher | Corona/Norco Unified School District (Cont.)
- Taught a diverse population of 33 students, including ESL students, from middle to low-income backgrounds.
- Used a developmentally appropriate practice to inspire and instruct
- Responsible for integrating daily curriculum of language arts, math, social studies, science, physical education, music, art, and technology
- Grade Team Leader, 1990-1991
Assistant Teacher - Kindergarten | Buckingham Brown and Nichols, Cambridge, MA | 1989
Student Teacher -- Kindergarten | The Park School, Brookline, MA | 1988
Student Teacher | Brookline Early Intervention, Brookline, MA | 1987
