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Whitney Luigs, M.Ed.

Whitney Luigs, M.Ed.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Educator | Dyslexia Practitioner

  • Education

    • Loyola Marymount University

      2015 - 2016
      Teaching Credential, Education Specialist K-12

      Dean's List4.0 GPA

    • California State University, Fullerton

      2017 - 2023
      Clear Education Specialist Credential Special Education and Teaching

    • Loyola Marymount University

      2016 - 2017
      Master of Education (M.Ed.) Urban Education and Leadership

      Dean's ListSumma Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA

    • Biola University

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Sociology

      Activities and Societies: Chapel Programs Ministry Team Member (Singspiration), Residence Life, Multi-Ethnic Programs & Development, Peer Academic Advising - Summa Cum Laude- Biblical Studies Minor- Dean's List: 2011-2014 (all semesters)- Epsilon Kappa Epsilon Honors Society Member

  • Experience

    • Biola University

      Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

      • Provided information and counseling to students pertaining to the academic life• Facilitated First Year Seminar class to acclimate new students to the university• Analytics skills used to direct students in class selection and career goals• Documentation and data management of electronic appointment notes and calendar• Coordinating logistics and marketing of events for the Sociology department • Contacting vendors and networking with alumni • Communicated with faculty advisor, department chair and two co-workers in developing the program and job role in its inaugural year Show less • Planned social, educational programs and off-campus events for 60 residents• Oversaw adherence to community standards and university policies• Administered care in conflict and crisis situations• Counseled and fostered relationships to promote healthy relating and development• Performed administrative tasks for the floor and residence hall• Lead students in building community and developing a sense of social responsibility• Collaborated with staff and Resident Director to provide programs and services Show less

      • Peer Academic Advisor

        Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

      • Resident Advisor

        Aug 2013 - May 2014

    • Teach For America

      Jun 2015 - Jun 2017
      2015 Corps Member

    • Los Angeles Unified School District

      Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

      - Education Specialist (in Special Education) Teaching Credential from Loyola Marymount University- Taught 9th-12th grade English Lab and Writing Seminar (special education classes)- Co-taught 9th-12th grade English - Co-taugh 9th and 10th-grade Business elective class- Taught 10th-grade Advisory/Homeroom within the Business, Entrepreneurship & Technology (BET) Magnet- Managed caseload of students with learning accommodations and provides support- 2015 Challenge Los Angeles Coach- 2016-2017 Member of the Shared Decision Making Council (SDMC) Show less

      • LEE's Summer Advocacy and Policy Fellowship

        Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

      • RSP Teacher - Education Specialist

        Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

    • Ednovate Inc

      Jun 2017 - Jun 2019
      Resource Teacher, Special Education Department Lead

      Functioning as both Resource Teacher and Special Education Department Lead- 2018-2019 Educator of the Year- Coached Paraprofessional and 9th-grade RSP- Co-taught English 9 and Geometry- Supported students academically and behaviorally in Math (Algebra 1, Geometry) and English (English 9, English 10) courses- Coaching and providing feedback to core content instructors- Creating Student Success Team, alternatives to suspension, Response to Intervention systems, and positive behavior supports- Conducting all IEP meetings and ensuring 100% compliance with state and federal special education laws (IDEA, FAPE, and FERPA)- Collaborating to found and build a brand new, ACT-aligned college prep high school (9-12)- Awarded 2017-2018 school year "Rising Star" Show less

    • Teach For America

      Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
      One Day Fellow

    • The Urban Leaders Fellowship

      Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
      Education Policy and Research Fellow

    • Green Dot Public Schools

      Jul 2019 - now
      Reading Specialist, RSP Teacher, Special Education Department Chair

      - Analyze schoolwide data to make recommendations for diverse learners as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team, SAC member, and Testing Coordinator - Piloted reading intervention program in the special education setting, with 71% of students with disabilities growing 2+ years in Lexile Growth in 8 months of instruction- Restructured special education supports based on student proficiency level- Taught 8th grade Academic Success class, with 233.5% average annual growth in math intervention - Plan and deliver campus-wide professional development: assistive technology, accommodating assignments/assessments, UDL in the classroom, Virtual Learning and accommodations - Facilitate Special Education master scheduling, caseloads, and co-teaching/push-in models- Lead bi-monthly department meetings on peer observation protocols, student work and assessment data analysis protocol, and lesson plan development and calibration Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Behavior Support Plan Development

      Los Angeles Unified School District

    • Dyslexia Therapist

      Wilson Language Training
      Aug 2022

    • Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Mild/Moderate Disabilities

      California Teachers Association
      May 2018

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Whitney Luigs, M.Ed.
      Research in Urban Education Loyola Marymount University, School or Education Apr 2017 MA Research in Urban Education Award for Master's Thesis, “In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can”: A Study of Identity Development and Its Relation to Self-Efficacy.
    • Awarded to Whitney Luigs, M.Ed.
      Epsilon Kappa Epsilon, Honors Society Member Biola University Dec 2014 Biola inducts up to 7% of the baccalaureate graduating class into EKE. Eligibility is based on high cumulative scholastic achievement (3.75 GPA or above) and the completion of 80 academic credits at Biola prior to the graduating semester. In addition to academic achievement, the selection criteria include evidence of Christian character, service, and contributions to the Biola community as a whole.
    • Awarded to Whitney Luigs, M.Ed.
      Dean's List Biola University Awarded to students who have earned a semester GPA of 3.60 or higher, while enrolled in twelve or more credit units and who have maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 3.20.- Received this award every semester while enrolled at Biola University.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by Leadership for Educational Equity on Jun 2015
      Leadership for Educational EquityAssociated with Whitney Luigs, M.Ed.