Marlice Hrycyszyn
Whitehall
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Transition Coordinator with Bethlehem Area School District, skilled in developing individualized transition plans and fostering community partnerships. Expert in career exploration and inclusion strategies, I successfully enhanced post-school opportunities for students, advocating for their rights and promoting self-advocacy, resulting in improved student engagement and successful transitions into adulthood.
Special Education Professional with experience in facilitating student transitions and ensuring successful integration into new environments. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving outcomes, adaptable to changing needs and reliable in team settings. Skilled in individualized education plans, student assessments, and family engagement, with positive approach that fosters growth and learning.
Professional in special education with focus on transition coordination, bringing valuable experience in developing and implementing transition plans. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving results through adaptability and reliability. Expertise includes individualized education programs, career readiness, and community partnerships.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Transition Coordinator
Bethlehem Area School District
Bethlehem, PA
08.2002 - Current
- Developed individualized transition plans for students with disabilities, ensuring alignment with educational goals.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate services and support for transitioning students.
- Implemented training sessions for staff on best practices in special education transition strategies.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance post-school opportunities for students.
- Assessed student needs and provided resources to support successful transitions into adulthood.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted transition plans based on ongoing evaluations and feedback.
- Established partnerships with families to promote engagement in the transition process and decision-making.
- Advocated for student rights and access to appropriate services within the district and community settings.
- Developed a robust resource library for students and families to access vital information on post-secondary options, community-based services, and other relevant topics.
- Collaborated closely with guidance counselors to identify potential post-secondary options tailored specifically to each student''s unique interests and abilities.
- Coordinated transportation services for off-site educational experiences, enabling students to participate in real-world learning environments safely and efficiently.
- Established a positive rapport with students, building trust and encouraging open communication throughout the transition process.
- Designed customized job shadowing experiences that aligned with each student''s career aspirations, providing valuable vocational insights and hands-on learning opportunities.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA06-2010
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA12-1997
Skills
- Inclusion strategies
- Career exploration
- Community resource coordination
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skills development
- Transportation planning
- Life skills instruction
- Disability awareness
- Self-advocacy training
- Vocational training
Timeline
Special Education Transition Coordinator
Bethlehem Area School District
08.2002 - Current
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
Wilkes University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania