Jody Finnegan 2017 Resume

Jody B.
Finnegan
702-241-1022
jfinnegan@interact.ccsd.net
Education
Organizational Development & Leadership, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix,

Arizona
Sixty Credits Earned - Proposal Defense Pending
Master of Arts in Education, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Administration and Supervision
Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
General and Special Education
Administration & School Leadership Experience
Dean of Students, O Callaghan Middle School: Current Position 2016-2017

Supervisor Special Education Department
School-Wide Discipline and Supervision of Students
Transportation & Hope2 Liaison, PAYBAC & Wellness Coordinator
In-House Coordinator, Attendance, Discipline, & Safety Committee Chair
Administrative Initiative to Decrease Credit Deficient Seniors

Designed and implemented the first blended learning model for the
freshmen class.
Differentiated instruction for 500 students to accrue double credits per
semester.
Liaison for credit recovery system data and findings reported to
administration.
Founding Member of School Wide Positive Behavior Program

Collected data by surveying staff to determine negative behaviors
impacting effective instruction.
Disseminated systematic lessons based on C.C.S.D. secondary students
character traits, CHAMPS, Kagan Strategies, and data collection.
Fostered and promoted a culture of prosocial behavior through modeling,
lessons, and expectations.
Increased Rigor with Use of Assistive Technology in the Classroom

Referred students for assistive technology assessments with an increase
of thirty-five percent in six months during Individualized Education
meetings.
Facilitated technology integration of whiteboards, iPads, and The Unique
Learning System usage.
Collected data and surveyed classrooms to increase accountability and
use of technology.
Department Chair: Special Education

Liaison between teachers, support staff, administration, zone
coordinator, and director.
Led professional development monthly and visited classes to increase
best practices and compliance.
Created agendas, developed notebooks, established meeting protocols to
enhance collaboration.
Oversaw budgets, selected & purchased curriculum resources, and
assessments for department.
Site Coordinator of Virtual Blended Studies

Maintained caseloads for freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior
population.
Uploaded courses, monitored student enrollment, certified completion for
transcripts.
Mentored classroom teachers and created protocols for coursework to
differentiate instruction.
Educational Leadership Practicum

Site coordinator and liaison for virtual studies for freshmen class
sufficiency.
Conceived, implemented, and chairman of Fortieth Anniversary Event per
the request of principal.
Formed community partnerships for anniversary event including the
mayor, past principals, alumni, local businesses, police, and fire
department.
Volunteer for United Way Family Engagement Resource Center on the
school campus.
Special Education Instructional Facilitator: Elementary, Middle, and High

School: 2013-2016
Legal Education Agency Representative and Principal Designee.

Accurate preparation of annual count days and maintenance of
confidential folders.
Accommodations aligned for End of Course, WIDA, NAA, ACT, and
Proficiency Exams.
Effective implementation of behavior intervention plans & manifestation
determination reviews.
Encore and Curriculum Engine clerk for Special Education caseloads.
Student Support Services Division liaison for administration and staff.
Specially Designed Instruction & class scheduling in collaboration with
school counselors.
Instructional leader and advocate of students with disabilities, and their
families.
Mentor of teachers to activate levers driving student achievement.
Teaching Experience: 15 Years in the Clark County School District
Regular Education Teacher 5 years (K - 8)

Special Education Teacher 4 years (K -8)
Secondary Credit Recovery Blended Learning Model 2 years (9-12)
Facilitator 3 years (K-12)
Teaching Career Highlights and Projects
STOP the HATE Campaign 2016 Student Council Liaison in Progress

Magnet Review Selection Committee Member 2013 - Present
Student Council Advisor
Coordinator of School Talent Shows
Participation in School Wide Reading Literacy Initiative & Independent
Literacy Studies
Blended Learning Tier I & II- in certification in progress: Engaging the
Blended Learner
Apex & Odysseyware Learning Systems Curriculum Training
Excel Workbook Professional Development
AED/CPR Certified AED Team Member 2014-2016
Crisis Response Team Member 2014-2016
College Board Pre-AP Training & Tutor for Writing and Reading Exams
English Language Learner: Student Success Advocate, ELL Focus Group,
PD Plan, & Book Study
CHAMPS Training 2015
Progressive Discipline and Inception of Behavior Management Program-
Presenter 2015-2016
Attendance, Discipline, & Safety Committee Member and Chair 2012-2017
Community Service, Organizations, & Awards
Henderson Commemorative Beautification Committee/ 2 years

Board of Directors: The Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada/ 5 years
Board of Directors: National Charity League 5 years/ member 7 years
President Elect, President, Past President: National Charity League, Green Valley Chapter
Officer/ Finnegan Erickson Associates Consulting Engineers / 15 years
Excellence in Education Program Recipient / 2 Years
Principals Award Recipient: Going the Extra Mile
Qualifications

Departmental Supervision Behavior Referral Resolution
Leadership and Coordination Presentation and Instructional Skills
Expertise of English Language Learners Campus Surveillance & Monitoring
Effective Communication Expertise of Special Education Law

Computer Skills
TruVision Security Data Labs PDF-Adobe and
System ENCORE (SEMS) Bluebeam
Microsoft Word APEX Learning Curriculum Engine
PowerPoint Systems Infinite Campus
Excel Odysseyware Systems DOC DNA
Interact Prezi.com Google Docs
Outlook iPad Integration

References

Scott Fligor CCSD Principal O Callaghan Middle
School
Leonardo Amador CCSD Assistant Principal Rancho High School
Dr. James Kuzma CCSD Principal Supervisor Rancho High School
John Anzalone CCSD Principal Supervisor Eldorado High School
Jeremy Boerner Zone Coordinator Sunrise, Knudson, Rancho, & Global
Community

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Organizational Development & Leadership, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix,

Administration & School Leadership Experience

Dean of Students, O Callaghan Middle School: Current Position 2016-2017

Administrative Initiative to Decrease Credit Deficient Seniors

Founding Member of School Wide Positive Behavior Program

Increased Rigor with Use of Assistive Technology in the Classroom

Department Chair: Special Education

Site Coordinator of Virtual Blended Studies

Educational Leadership Practicum

Special Education Instructional Facilitator: Elementary, Middle, and High

Legal Education Agency Representative and Principal Designee.

Teaching Experience: 15 Years in the Clark County School District

Regular Education Teacher 5 years (K - 8)

Teaching Career Highlights and Projects

STOP the HATE Campaign 2016 Student Council Liaison in Progress

Community Service, Organizations, & Awards

Henderson Commemorative Beautification Committee/ 2 years

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