Robert J.

Experience Summary

EDUCATION Post Graduate, University of Northern Colorado, 1991 • School Administration K-12, Director of Special Education Master of Arts, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, 1984 • Areas of Concentration: Special Education K-12 Bachelor of Arts, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, 1976 • Areas of Concentration: Elementary Education K-6, Special Education K-12 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Licenses • State of Colorado, Professional Administrator License, Director of Special Education K-12 • State of Colorado, Professional Teacher License, Special Education K-12 • State of Colorado, Professional Teacher’s License, Elementary Education K-6 OTHER CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGS • Instructional/Cognitive Coach, Center for Cognitive Coaching, Highlands Ranch, CO. • Facilities Schools, Core Standards and Curriculum Design, CDE, Denver, CO • Unwrapping the Standards, Thompson R2, Loveland, CO • Curriculum Mapping, Thompson R2-J, Loveland, CO • Transition Planning/Indicator 13 , CDE, Denver, CO • Model Schools, International Center for Leadership in Education • Literacy Implementation and Framework, Thompson R2-J, Loveland, CO • Writing About Mathematics: Essential Skill In Developing Math Proficiency, Bureau of Education Research, CDE, Denver CO • Model Schools, International Center for Leadership in Education, Thornton, CO • 4MAT Learning, Bernice McCarthy, Denver, CO • CPI/CPR Certified, Reflections for Youth, Brighton, CO PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Supervisory • As current Student Support Services Coordinator for Thompson R2-J, work with K-12 schools and special education programs to ensure they are in complinace with the American Disabilities Act, IDEA and Sectio 504. • As Adjunct Faculty of Education at the University of Northern Colorado, taught, supervised, and evaluated elementary and secondary practicum students. • Coordinated and supervised district-wide K-6 Summer Enrichment Program • As Dean of Students for Ferguson High School (alternative education for at-risk students), collaborated with the principal to provide professional development, instructional interventions, and disciplinary strategies. Served as liaison between school, parents and community. • Served as Elementary Extended School Year Principal from 1992 to 2010, working with and supervising students and staff. • Served as District Liaison for K-12 Affective Needs programs, providing communication between administration and Special Education regarding changes in laws, protocols and initiatives. • As Assistant Director of Special Education, consulted and collaborated with CDE, district -wide programs, schools (preschool through community college level) and agencies to develop, improve, and target areas of needed growth. Professional Development • As an Instructional Facilitator, have effectively utilized the PLC process with educators to improve both teacher and student performance. • Demonstrated success in utilizing assessment data to drive instruction to meet student needs. • Utilized Cognitive Coaching process to mentor and support colleagues in problem resolution. • Provided support for the implementation of state and district standards for all content areas. • Facilitated the implementation of the RTI (Response to Intervention) model. • Instrumental in providing strategies to better integrate diverse needs students into a general classroom environment. Program/Curriculum Development • Designed and developed a writing intervention class and curriculum that implemented literacy strategies throughout content areas • Designed, implemented, and instructed summer enrichment courses • Designed and implemented a leadership program for at-risk students for school-to-life success. • Designed and implemented affective education school survival program, which gives all students conflict resolution, problem solving, and critical thinking tools. • Developed protocols to enhance communication between school/community stakeholders. • Developed restorative justice protocol for students re-entering school after long-term suspension. • Developed night school program to assist students in credit recovery. • Co-developed district-wide Special Education tool box to assist teachers in accessing useful instructional and behavioral strategies. • Designed, implemented and taught multi-categorical program for elementary students with social, emotional, behavioral, speech/language, and cognitive disabilities. • Developed and co-taught district induction classes for newly hired staff. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • Reflections for Youth, Loveland, Colorado, January, 2013 to present/Thompson R2-J, loveland, Colorado, October 2013 to present • University of Northern Colorado, August 2012 to present • Thompson R2-J, Loveland Colorado, 1980 to 2012 • Foothills Gateway, Fort Collins, Colorado, 1976 to 1980 Post Secondary Experience University of Northern Colorado • University of Northern Colorado, Practicum Field Consultant/Adjunct Faculty Secondary General Education • Reflections for Youth (6th -12th grade), Interventionist, Literacy and Mathematics • Ferguson High School (9th -12th), Dean of Students, Instructional/Cognitive Coach • Skills Instructor (9th -12th ), English, Writing, Economics, Sociology, History, Math, School Survival, Integrated English/History, Earth Science, Environmental Economics,Study Skills, ACT Prep • Ferguson High School, Loveland, CO: Transition Specialist/Coordinator (mild to moderate needs) Secondary Special Education Experience • Ferguson High School, Loveland, CO: Transition Specialist/Coordinator (mild to moderate needs) • Loveland High School, Loveland, CO: District SIED Liaison, Affective Needs (mild to moderate needs) Teacher, Resource Teacher (mild to moderate needs) • Erwin Middle School, Loveland, CO: Affective Needs Teacher (mild/moderate to severe needs) • Pre Vocational/Vocational Instructor (adults), Foothills Gateway Rehabilitation Center, Ft. Collins, CO (moderate to profound needs) Elementary Special Education Experience • Elementary Extended School Year Principal, Thompson School District, Loveland, CO • Affective and Cognitive Needs Teacher (mild, moderate, severe needs), Lincoln Elementary, Carrie Martin Elementary, Namaqua Elementary, Loveland CO, • Primary/Intermediate Cognitive Needs Teacher (moderate to profound needs), Foothills Gateway Rehabilitation Center, Ft. Collins CO Elementary General Education Experience • 4th & 5th Grade Teacher, Lead Teacher, Monroe Elementary • Title 1 Language Arts and Mathematics Interventionist, 1st-6tth, Sarah Milner Elementary, Lincoln Elementary Other Work Experence • Private Contractor, Reading Diagnostician/Specialist, The Reading Clinic, Loveland, CO GRANTS • Elementary Literacy Kids Kits (K-6) to boost student achievement • Co-wrote grant to implement the University of Kansas K-12 Collaborative Consultation model • ERRS Grant for standards based curriculum and technology PRESENTATIONS • Council for Exceptional Children, Colorado Springs, CO, “Collaborative Consultation” • Title 1 Conference, Denver Colorado, “Help,Teach Me My Way!” • Conducted numerous professional development workshops at state, district, and school levels AWARDS • Governor Roy Romer Creativity Grant Award, Collaborative ConsultationThompson School • District Strategic Planning Award • Thompson School District Crystal Apple Award for Teacher Excellence ASSOCIATIONS • Kappa Delta Pi, University of Northern CO • American Council for Professional Development • National Reading Association • Council for Exceptional Children

Teaching Style

Teaching style emphasizes an individualized learning approach, targeting student needs. Strategies include focusing on student learning styles, multiple intellingences,strenghts,and interests.

My Hobbies

Traveling, cultural experiences, the arts, gardening, reading, sports

Other Comments

A professional educator with a proven record of success in diverse instructional environments. A creative, innovative educator, effective in identifying and maximizing student's talents, strengths, and achievement. Extensive knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques, best teaching practices, and program/curriculum development. Recognized for the ability to provide a positive teaching experience and close the achievemnt gap.

All Subjects I Tutor

• ADD/ADHD
• American History
• Basic Learning Skills
• Continuing Education
• Earth Science
• Elementary
• Elementary Grammar

• Elementary Math
• Elementary Phonics
• Elementary Reading
• Elementary Science
• Elementary Social Studies
• Elementary Study Skills
• Elementary Vocabulary

• Geography
• Language Arts
• Reading
• Reading Comprehension
• Social Studies
• Special Education
• Spelling

• Study Skills
• Testing Skills
• Testing Strategies
• World History
• Writing