Los Angeles Special Education

Angelique Victoria McGrue

Long Beach, CA ***** 626-***-**** ad6p9v@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Alliant International University – Los Angeles May 2021 Master of Education in Teaching Option in Education Specialist, Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Preliminary Credential California State University, Long Beach May 2018

Master of Science in Counseling Option in School Counseling and Pupil Personal Services Counseling Credential (PPS) University of California, Irvine June 2015

Bachelor of Arts Psychology and Social Behavior and Education Sciences Specialization in After School Learning & Development Deans Honor Roll Fall 2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

YouthBuild Charter Schools of CA Los Angeles, CA July 2019 – Present Special Education Coordinator YouthBuild Schools

• Serve as a case manager to over 100 students with learning disabilities in grades 9-12 and responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of students’ IEPs.

• Oversee 16 school sites and support 16 Learning Center Specialists with students with disabilities.

• Collaborate with SPED site contacts to conduct IEP reviews for new participants to determine placement eligibility.

• Collaborate and consult with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, presence learning, total education solutions, department of rehabilitation, public health, medical providers, etc.) regarding the needs of students.

• Collaborate with staff, faculty, and staff to ensure accommodations and modifications are provided to student who have an Individual Educational Plan (IEP)

• Conduct SPED professional development trainings for learning center teachers, general education teachers, counselors/registrars, and MSW Interns

Los Angeles Education Corps Los Angeles, CA September 2017 – July 2019 Resource Specialist TEC-Saito High School: South Los Angeles & Pico-Union, College Bridge Academy- Compton

• Supported and led IEP meeting for a caseload of 41 students with learning disabilities in grades 9-12 on a variety of subjects

• Collaborated with staff, faculty, and staff to ensure accommodations and modifications are provided to student who have an Individual Educational Plan (IEP)

• Planned and supervised field trips to colleges and special extracurricular activities to aid students with post-secondary transition

College Bridge Academy - Compton Compton, CA August 2016 – September 2017 Special Education Tutor Los Angeles Education Corps

• Tutored and supported 15 students with learning disabilities in grades 9-12 on a variety of subjects

• Participated in ongoing professional development

• Conducted individualized groups and individual modified classroom activities for students with learning disabilities

• Collaborated with professional staff to ensure accommodations and modifications are provided to student who have an Individual Educational Plan (IEP)

• Observed and assisted with student assessment, parent-teacher conferences, and IEP meetings

• Planned and supervised field trips and extracurricular activities for over 98 high school students City Year Los Angeles, CA July 2015- June 2016

AmeriCorps Project Leader Civic Engagement Team

• Planned and executed 25 large-scale, school beautification projects within the Greater Los Angeles Area

• Cultivated relationships with school administrators and corporate volunteers to implement projects

• Supported the Development Team in raising over $200,000 in revenue to provide resources for high-need LAUSD schools

• Managed and engaged up to 2,000+ volunteers from different companies

• Organized event logistics and managed a team of seven Project Leaders team schedule UC Irvine Center for Educational Partnerships Irvine, CA June 2013- June 2015 Student Advisor, Resident Teaching Assistant, Office Assistant Early Academic Outreach Program

• Assisted 40 high school students weekly with their college applications process;

• Organized a college workshop with seven panelists for designed to increase their UC eligibility

• Maintained accurate records and administered assessments to keep track of student progress

• Developed relationships with school administration and assisted with campus summer programs UC Irvine Jumpstart Irvine, CA September 2011-June 2013 AmeriCorps Member Carver Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School

• Prepared preschool children from low-income neighborhoods for school success

• Implemented early childhood curriculum, supported family involvement and promoted skill building

• Collaborated with a team of six Corps members to plan biweekly activities for a class of 24 preschool children

• Received intensive training and professional development in early childhood theory and practice, language and literacy development, leadership skills, and communication with families. INTERNSHIP/FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE

Environmental Charter Middle School Inglewood, CA March 2018 – May 2018 School Counseling Intern California State University, Long Beach

• Met with 3 students on a weekly basis, individually, to provide academic, career, and social emotional support

• Created transitional folders for students to aid with high school preparation and planning Colin Powell Academy for Success Long Beach, CA February 2018 – May 2018 School Counseling Intern California State University, Long Beach

• Designed group counseling curriculum for 2nd, 8th, and low performing students to support the areas of social emotional, academic, and career domains in accordance with the American School Counselors Association (ASCA) National Model

• Conducted a group, on a weekly, which consist of 9 students that fosters social emotional learning and leadership skills

• Facilitated classroom lessons on preparing and transitioning to high school with a group of 36 8th grade students

• Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure counseling lesson plans are meeting the needs of students The Los Angeles Education Corps Los Angeles, CA September 2017 – December 2017 School Counseling Intern College Bridge Academy & The Education Corps

• Met with 30 students on a weekly basis, individually and in a group, to provide academic, career, and social emotional support

• Conducted a needs assessment on 25 students to determine the post-secondary needs of the adult school sites

• Assisted over 30 high school seniors in the college application process, which resulted in over 15 acceptances to colleges in and out of California

• Created and presented a workshop for undecided and undeclared students

• Collaborated on and created a school data profile for the Los Angeles Education Corps, which encompasses 8 schools Jackie Robinson Academy Long Beach, CA January 2017 – May 2017 Practicum Intern California State University, Long Beach

• Met with 2 students on a weekly basis to provide academic, career, and social emotional support

• Provided emotional support and guidance to 2 7th grade students, which led to an average increase in GPA from a 1.5 to a 2.6 within a 1 semester

• Collaborated and facilitated classroom guidance lesson to a group of, 35 6th graders with peer counselors on Conflict Resolution

University of California District of Columbia Summer Internship Program Washington, D.C June 2014-August 2014 Outreach and Development Intern DC Vote

• Organized issue briefings with 18 coalition partners and congress representatives regarding DC Equality bill

• Articulated DC Vote’s issues to 10 congress members to gain legislative advocacy for DC Statehood and Equality

• Expanded DC Vote membership database by 15% through implementing “Street Teams”; DCV’s activity to engage new supporters

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Schools for Children Winchester, MA November 2020 SPED Panelist Transition Conversations Webinar “Who Will I Become?” Afrikan Black Coalition Irvine, CA June 2014- June 2015 Conference Co-Director 2015 Afrikan Black Coalition Conference

• Co-directed a team of 13 to organize and execute the 12th annual four day-three-night leadership conference for 600 college students from University of California schools

• Raised $80,000 in revenue and deepened the coalition’s relationship with new and former sponsors. Authored formal grant requests to UC campuses to raise funds and awareness of our cause

• Directed recruitment strategies and registration procedures of 600 college students, including 20 high school students

• Engaged and trained 9 UC representatives to disseminate logistics to UC-wide delegates

• Prepared and negotiated hotel/conference contracts, insurance, liability documents, logistics and conference schematics UC Irvine Student Outreach and Retention Center Irvine, CA September 2013 - June 2014 After School Program Director Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo HS Long Beach, CA

• Developed a sustainable program curriculum, program schedule and activities such as workshops, field trips and conferences

• Recruited and managed a team of 8 mentors to act as tutors and role models to 45 high school students

• Authored a formal proposal for the implementation of the program while sustaining a budget of $7,000 SKILLS

Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, Canva, Windows, OSX, iMovie, Graphic Design, SEIS, School Pathways, APEX, Prezi, and proficient in Social Media

CERTIFICATION

Psychological First Aid and Trained in Trauma-Informed Practices, CPR, After School Learning & Development and Mandated Reporting, CBEST

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