Jill Frey

Experience

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  Williamsburg Charter High School

  Jul 2006 - Jul 2011

  English Teacher

  As Williamsburg Charter School’s first 9th Grade Teacher Leader, provided significant input into the improvement of the English Department including the development of curriculum, hiring of staff, and performing informal observations. Facilitated weekly meetings designed for curriculum co-planning and data analysis of student performance. Oversaw textbook and materials ordering.

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  Mancos School District

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  English Teacher

  Sole teacher of the English department, responsible for creating engaging curriculum and effective assessments aligned to the Common Core Standards. Organized fundraising projects as Junior Class Sponsor, participated in biweekly PLC meetings, and carried out before and after school duties.

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  Knowledge Delivery Systems, Inc.

  Mar 2013 - Jan 2016

  Online Coach

  Responsible for guiding learners (K – 12 teachers and administrators) through online professional development courses. Provide highly supportive, constructive, and rubric-aligned feedback on reflection questions and major assignments (midterms and finals). Classes include: Common Core Standards, Literacy, Grades 3 – 8; Motivating and Engaging Students; Common Core in ELA: Instructional Shifts for Effective Implementation, Grades 3 – 8; Making Student Thinking Visible; and, Building Academic Language. Show less

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  Central Consolidated Schools

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  Special Education Teacher

  Special Education teacher for 6th thru 8th grade inclusion classes, responsible for ensuring that all students receive modifications and accommodations according to their Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Facilitated annual IEP meetings. Created positive intervention systems to support all students in the classroom. Contributed ideas for refining the Educational Plan for Student Success (EPSS) document and the Student Handbook. Utilized data to monitor goals; shared information with families by maintaining regular contact through phone calls, emails, and letters. Participated in the hiring of applicants for Special Education and Language Arts teaching positions. Show less

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  Central Consolidated Schools

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Exceptional Programs Office, Child Find Coordinator & Early Childhood Coach

  Exceptional Programs Coach responsible for monitoring special education procedures, services, and files in collaboration with various federal, state and local agencies. Ensure that all state and federal timelines are met for the identification and transition of pre-school aged students.

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  Rocky Mountain High School, PSD

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2021

  Integrated Services Teacher

  Staffing coordinator for the Integrated Services department at comprehensive high school, tasked with serving as liaison for incoming students with IEPs. Created various forms to streamline the transition process for out-of-state transfer and school of choice students, including weekly reports to adhere to compliance deadlines. Promoted equitable access to inclusive programs and services by participating in SEAC (Special Education Advisory Committee), a district-wide committee that partners with parents, staff, and community members to advise issues and district policies regarding students with disabilitiesCoordinated CMAS testing as the SSD (Services for Students with Disabilities) - submitted requests for students with accommodations and generated testing scheduleCollaborated with outside agencies to ensure a successful pathway for students, such as: SWAP (School to Work Alliance), DVR (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation), Front Range Community College, and the Larimer County Workforce Center Spearheaded innovated programming for students with emotional disabilities to ensure equal access to grade-level curriculum Conducted summative evaluations for six paraprofessionals and student teachers Show less

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  O'Dea Elementary School

  Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

  Instructional Coach/Interventionist

  Integral member of the coaching team providing professional development and feedback for staff regarding behavior management, lesson planning, and the MTSS (multi-tiered system of supports) process. Responsible for instructing students to develop proficient skills that will contribute to their academic growth in reading and math.Implemented school-wide systems change to ensure proper and timely documentation of students with intervention plans and referrals to special education utilizing district-wide platform (Enrich)Charged with managing program resources and licenses for alignment purposes by collaborating with vendors, trainers and IT departments Collaborate with administration, school counselor, and behavior specialist on the school safety team by creating a transparent student support flow chart and documentation system Show less

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  Timnath Middle-High School

  Jul 2022 - now

  Academic Dean

  Inaugural academic dean tasked with creating systems for school wide intervention, activities, and district and state assessments.. Responsible for promoting the success of all students by assisting the principal with facilitating the development, articulation, and implementation of a clear vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.Implemented school-wide MTSS (multi-tiered system of supports) process including credit recovery program, study skills curriculum and high-dosage tutoringServeed as Activities Director, creating school-wide clubs and student-initiated clubs to promote a variety of opportunities for student engagement. Executed student events such as Homecoming, dances, social nights, and spirit weeks. Oversaw the implementation of state assessments (CMAS, PSAT 9/10) including training for staffCommunicated with parents as the communication liaison and planned events regarding parent teacher conferences, Back to School Night, and Curriculum Fair Show less