Proven leader seeking alignment with passion as instructional leader to positively impact teaching and learning of all students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Learning Support
Saint Mary's School
09.2023 - Current
Tailored professional development in instructional strategies for the English (2023) and Math Department (2024)
Collaborated with colleagues to prepare updates for the Board of Trustees.
Enhanced curriculum design with data-driven insights, fostering continuous improvement through the Curriculum Mapping initiative.
Initiated faculty needs assessment to identify targeted areas of professional development.
Mentored and coached staff to elevate instructional capabilities and drive professional growth through Lunch and Learn Series (2024) and through the incorporation of Delta Math with the math department.
Integrated technology into learning experiences to enhance accessibility and interactivity-held Lunch and Learn live through the Zoom room, recorded, and shared with faculty through email.
Implemented standardized processes for streamlining program delivery and maintaining quality by initiating the Best Practices manual for Learning Support.
Improved organizational learning culture by advocating for continuous education and professional development directly with Assistant Head of Finance and Assistant Head of Academics.
Spearheaded the Faculty Mentoring program to begin during the 2025-2026 school year.
Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
Prepared action plans to support students during a Leave of Absence and upon return.
Managed budget of the Office of Learning Support
Assistant Director of Learning Support
Saint Mary's School
08.2022 - Current
Developed Student Accommodation Plans for students
Implemented tiered levels of support for students admitted with Success Plans
Initiated Small Group Learning Lab placement for students in need
Student Support Committee member and case management liaison
Planned and administered classroom-based assessments for students with accommodations
Planned and executed school-wide College Board testing for all students (PSAT 8/9, NMSQT, AP Exams)
Executed roles of AP Coordinator, Testing Coordinator, and SSD
Managed requests for accommodations on College Board and ACT tests
Consulted with the admissions office through the SSARC to review applications of students with educational testing
Consulted with teachers and advisors of students experiencing difficulties
Facilitated Parent's Day seminar for parents (Failure and Iteration)
Lunch and Learn series presenter for prospective families (Learning Support Services)
Accreditation Steering Committee, sub-committee leader (Learning Support-Failure and Iteration)
Fostered a cohesive advisory group of all new yet highly diverse students with thoughtful planning of daily readings delivered by students
Frances Vann Club Member
Cross-Categorical Resource Teacher
Leesville Road High School
08.2014 - 06.2022
Intervention Team Member (2015-2019)
Developed appropriate curriculum delivery for students with learning differences
Taught a pilot program, High School Reading, for students identified at risk
Students typically excelled within the first semester of the year-long course and were successfully mainstreamed reading at-grade level within ONE semester
Cross-Categorical Resource Teacher
Bethesda Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2014
Cross-Categorical Self-Contained Teacher K-5
Boone Trail Elementary School
10.2007 - 06.2013
Lead Exceptional Children's Teacher
Mentor
Assisted in trainings in the implementation of District and State Initiatives for state and local SIP Plans
Principal Internship
Education
M.A. - Executive Leadership Studies
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
08.2013
Licensure Only - Special Education
University of North Carolina
Pembroke, NC
08.2010
B.A. - Psychology
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2007
General Studies -
New York University
New York, NY
05.2004
Skills
Develop, implement, and monitor Individual Education Plans
Conduct Initial Placements
Develop Transition Plans
Collaborate with Related Service Providers
Differentiation
Implementation of Research-Based Interventions
Read Psychoeducational Evaluations
Communicate Effectively
Certification
National Board Certified EC Generalist
Licenses
North Carolina, Exceptional Children: General Curriculum (K-12)
North Carolina, School Administration: Principal
Professional References
Patricia Sasser, psasser@sms.edu, Current Supervising Administrator
Steven McLean, scmclean@wcpss.net, Former Supervising Administrator
Matthew Price, mprice@wcpss.net, Former Supervising Administrator
AJ Mutillo, amutillo@wcpss.net, Former Supervising Administrator
Timeline
Director of Learning Support
Saint Mary's School
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Learning Support
Saint Mary's School
08.2022 - Current
Cross-Categorical Resource Teacher
Leesville Road High School
08.2014 - 06.2022
Cross-Categorical Resource Teacher
Bethesda Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2014
Cross-Categorical Self-Contained Teacher K-5
Boone Trail Elementary School
10.2007 - 06.2013
Licensure Only - Special Education
University of North Carolina
B.A. - Psychology
University of North Carolina
General Studies -
New York University
National Board Certified EC Generalist
M.A. - Executive Leadership Studies
Gardner-Webb University
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