Jolie T.

Experience

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  Milbank Public School District

  Aug 2000 - May 2012

  Special Education Teacher

  *Conducted developmental and educational screening and assessments, interpreted results, and created evaluation/eligibility reports*Developed and implemented IEPs, Facilitated IEP meetings, Completed progress monitoring and reporting*Provided differentiated instruction in all developmental domains, as well as specialized Autism and Sensory Integration training in a PreK SPED classroom, inclusive PK classroom, and while conducting Birth-Age 3 home visits which included parent education: 6-13 Student case management (2003-2012)*Provided specialized, differentiated instruction in 1st-2nd Grade Reading, Writing, Math, & Life Skills within the resource room and inclusive setting: 15-20 Student case management (2009-2012); Paraprofessional (2000-2002)*HS Alternative Classroom Teacher: 6 Student case management (2002-2003)*Used data-driven decision making*Provided curriculum development and lesson planning*Implemented Classroom management, Behavior management, Positive behavior supports, Behavior modification strategies, and Behavior plans*Facilitated inclusive education with a collaborative teaching model*Provided ELL screening and assessment as well as individualized services for ELL students*Provided supervision and training of 1-3 paraprofessionals (2003-2012)*SPED representative on the NCLB/NCA School Improvement Leadership Team (2003-2008)*Member of the South Dakota Advisory Panel for People with Disabilities (2005-2008; 1 year as co-chair) Show less

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  Warner Public School

  Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

  Elementary Title I Reading & Math Teacher

  *Provided small-group (4-6 students) differentiated Reading & Math intervention to JK-4th grade students using a variety of teaching strategies and hands-on materials, as well as educational technology to supplement classroom teaching*Collaborated with the classroom teachers to develop weekly lesson plans, review student progress, and adjust instruction*Facilitated universal reading & math screening of Junior Kindergarten through 3rd Grade students (DIBELS, STAR Reading, STAR Math)*Developed a Needs assessment of all students using risk factors such as socioeconomic status, language acquisition, failing to meet standards, and living situation, as well as screening results and teacher observation/recommendation to determine need for supplemental instruction*Hosted Family Nights, parent information meetings, and activities to facilitate parent/family involvement*Provided written progress reports and conducted parent conferences Show less

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  Teachwell Solutions

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2017

  SPED State Performance Plan Coordinator

  *Worked with 60 school districts in Eastern South Dakota under a 3 year program contract*Provided SPED State Performance Plan training and technical assistance and improvement planning for Results Driven Accountability designed to improve outcomes for PK-12 students receiving special education services*Analyzed and interpreted district SPP data, created graphic report/presentation with recommendations for improvement*Conducted onsite visits to conduct the District's SPP Report Results Presentation to school leadership and SPED staff, facilitated improvement planning for Results Driven Accountability, and provided data reporting training and assistance; also provided phone and email technical assistance*Presented training at district in-services and state conferences: Higher-Order Thinking Skills, SD Common Core Resources, Understanding the SPP Report, Using SPED SPP/APR Results to Improve Outcomes for Students with Disabilities, Early Childhood Inclusion and Outcomes, HS Transition and Post-Secondary Outcomes*Created technical assistance documents, forms, and manuals related to understanding the State Performance Plan indicators, data gathering requirements & processes, improvement planning, and reporting requirements*Member of SPP/RDA State program planning and improvement team Show less

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  Westat - Improving Lives Through Research

  Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

  2019 NAEP Assessment Coordinator

  *Coordinated and administered digitally-based standardized reading and math assessments to 4th and 8th grade students during the bi-annual 2019 NAEP Assessment Cycle.*Became proficient with NAEP/WESTAT testing and documentation software*Educated and assisted School District Test Coordinators in registering their schools and students to take the NAEP Assessment, scheduled the assessment date, & coordinated the assessment site needs*Trained Assessment Administrators in using the testing software, standardized testing procedures, set-up/take-down of test site*Attended each school's NAEP testing to supervise the test administration, troubleshoot any difficulties, and securely upload test data*Supervised and Evaluated 1-3 Test Administrators per test session Show less

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  Northeast South Dakota Head Start

  Jun 2019 - May 2020

  Education Coordinator

  *Supervised and coached Head Start preschool teachers, home visitors and assistants on Head Start Performance Standards, classroom design & management, curriculum implementation, teaching strategies, and interpersonal skills, as well as Home Visitor use of developmental parenting strategies and parent education*Evaluated Teachers using CLASS and HOVRS observational assessment tools*Completed and monitored Classroom Health and Safety screening*Provided staff development: Creative Curriculum Implementation Fidelity, CC Online Lesson Planning, Understanding the IEP Process, Assessment for Learning, Using ChildPlus Student Data Management Program, Using Teaching Strategies GOLD for Student Assessment, Student File requirements, Developmental Parenting for Home Visitors*Conducted developmental screening of all Head Start students using the DIAL-4*Developed Home-based, parent-child centered curriculum*Conducted data management and reporting of student and teacher information and assessment results Show less

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2023 - now

  Education Specialist, Trainer, Consultant

  *Design and implement organizational systems and solutions based on client needs and wants to create an efficient and effective environment.