I am an experienced and licensed Special Education Teacher with 13+ years in secondary schools. I specialize in IEP development, curriculum design, trauma-informed instruction, and individualized learning. I am proficient in AI applications, educational research, and professional writing, and I aim to contribute subject-matter expertise to AI research projects by developing high-quality educational questions and content.

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I am an experienced and licensed Special Education Teacher with 13+ years in secondary schools. I specialize in IEP development, curriculum design, trauma-informed instruction, and individualized learning. I am proficient in AI applications, educational research, and professional writing, and I aim to contribute subject-matter expertise to AI research projects by developing high-quality educational questions and content.

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I am an experienced and licensed Special Education Teacher with 13+ years in secondary schools. I specialize in IEP development, curriculum design, trauma-informed instruction, and individualized learning.

I am proficient in AI applications, educational research, and professional writing, and I aim to contribute subject-matter expertise to AI research projects by developing high-quality educational questions and content.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Trainer – Prompt Writing & AI Evaluation (Contract) at Outlier AI
October 1, 2024 - Present
Created educational prompts and scenario-based questions for large language model (LLM) testing; Evaluated AI-generated responses and revised for clarity, accuracy, and relevance; Contributed to AI refinement through Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF); Created rubrics for AI models; Reviewed, graded, and fixed work of AI models as well as other humans.
Independent Tutor & Writing Consultant at Remote
March 1, 2021 - Present
Supported academic writing for students at undergraduate and graduate levels; Edited and refined papers for grammar, structure, and clarity; Integrated AI tools to enhance instructional efficiency and engagement.
Special Education Teacher (Grades 9–12) at Obama School of Career and Technical Education
August 1, 2009 - January 1, 2023
Led over 400 IEP, FBA, BIP, and Manifestation Determination meetings; Developed individualized lesson plans and behavioral strategies; Taught core academic subjects and provided resource support across disciplines; Served on school leadership teams and improvement planning committees; Delivered professional development on technology integration and compliance; Facilitated virtual learning during the pandemic using Google Classroom and related tools.
Business Sales Manager at AT&T
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Promoted technology solutions and trained business clients; Led team sales initiatives and managed client relationships.
Manager & Event Coordinator at Pillars Café (Non-Profit)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Managed operations for a café and community entertainment venue; Organized and executed over 100 cultural and music events.
Customer Support Analyst at The Mark Travel Corporation/Trisept Solutions
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
Assisted travel agents with booking systems and real-time customer issues; Resolved post-travel concerns and improved client satisfaction metrics.

Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.) – Curriculum & Instruction/Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms at Concordia University – Nebraska
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.E.) – Urban Special Education at Cardinal Stritch University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Philosophy at University of Wisconsin – Madison
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

Licensed Special Education Teacher (U.S.)
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization