ELGIN FITZGERALD
Colorado Springs
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Coordinator with a proven track record as a special education administrator, enhancing academic and social success for special education students through collaborative leadership and data-driven decision-making. Excelled in organizing professional development and fostering inclusive environments, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to fostering educational excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Coordinator
James Irwin Charter Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Advocated for appropriate resources and supports necessary for special education students to succeed academically and socially.
- Coached and observed special education teachers to improve teaching techniques.
- Coordinated the delivery of specialized services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and counseling for eligible students.
- Organized professional development workshops focused on special education topics, increasing staff knowledge and expertise in the field.
Learning Services Coordinator
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Oversee special programs to include exceptional students, intervention, MTSS, GT, and CLDE
- Supervise and evaluate staff and programming to ensure compliance and instructional changes
- Collaborate with district, school, staff, and parents to provide effective education for all students
Special Education Facilitator
Academy School District 20
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Support, coach and assist special education service providers in servicing students with disabilities
- Manage and train staff to implement data, assessments, and progress monitoring tools
- Collaborate with general and special education leaders to support students with disabilities
Special Education Teacher
Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
07.2014 - 06.2020
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Education
Licensure Program - Special Education Director Licensure
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO08-2020
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ02-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH06-2010
Skills
- Collaborative leadership
- Inclusion strategies
- Parent-teacher communication
- Social skills development
- Data-driven decision making
- Special education law
- Gifted education
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Special Education Director
- Colorado Teaching License
Timeline
Special Education Coordinator
James Irwin Charter Schools
07.2024 - Current
Learning Services Coordinator
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
04.2022 - 06.2024
Special Education Facilitator
Academy School District 20
07.2020 - 04.2022
Special Education Teacher
Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
07.2014 - 06.2020
Licensure Program - Special Education Director Licensure
University of Northern Colorado
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Dartmouth College
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