Curriculum Vitae - Cynthia Shepard
Education:
Initial Superintendent’s License - 2001
Lewis and Clark College - Portland, OR
Administrative License - 1998
Lewis and Clark College - Portland, OR
Handicapped Learner I Certificate - 1996
Certificate for Teachers of Exceptional Children - 1993
Learning and Behavior Disorders - Murray, KY
Murray State University
Ryan Resource Specialist Certificate - 1989
University of California, Irvine - Irvine, CA
Administrative Services Credential - 1988
University of California, Irvine - Irvine, CA
Ryan Special Education Credential - 1983
University of California, Irvine - Irvine, CA
(Life)
Multiple Subjects Credential, Elementary Educationsp - 1983
University of California, Irvine - Irvine, CA
(Clear)
Adult Education Credential, Multiple Subjects - 1980
Pacific Grove Adult School - Pacific Grove, CA
M.A., Psychology - 1980
Immaculate Heart College - Los Angeles, CA
B.A., Psychology - 1978
California State University, Fullerton - Fullerton, CA
A.A., Psychology - 1976
Fullerton College - Fullerton, CA
Professional Expertise:
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Administration of education and special education programs including: fiscal management, personnel supervision,
program coordination, technical assistance, outreach
· Development of higher education curriculum in Early Childhood Education and Special Education
· Teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses in special education and administration
· Supervision of teachers, student teachers, practicum students, and interns in special education
· Development, implementation and evaluation of collaborative programs in special education
· Inter-district liaison for collaborative special education programs
· Consultation/collaboration with staff
· Professional development, staff development services
· Parent and community education
· Research and development in critical issues in special education
· Teaching individuals with exceptional needs (K-12)
· Teaching primary (multiple subjects), secondary (language arts)
· Parent/student guidance
· Assessment and diagnosis of exceptional students
· Interpretation of eligibility
· Application of legal aspects of special education
· Individual education plan development and implementation
· Special education program planning
Professional Experience:
2001 to present - University of Wisconsin Green Bay - Green Bay, WI
Associate of the Chancellor,
Instructor, School of Education/ Theatre Arts
1995 to 2001 - Umatilla-Morrow Education Service District - Pendleton, OR
Director, Developmental Services Program
Blue Mountain Community College - Pendleton, OR
Instructor, Human Service Program
Eastern Oregon University - La Grande, OR
Instructor, School of Education, MTE Program
1994 to 1995 - Murray State University - Murray, KY
Instructor, School of Special Education
1992 to 1995 - Murray Middle School - Murray, KY
Resource Specialist, Learning Handicapped 4-8
1992 - Corona-Norco School District - Corona-Norco, CA
Resource Specialist, Home Teacher
1989 to 1991 - Rolling Hills Elementary School - Fullerton, CA
Resource Specialist, Learning Handicapped K-6
University of California, Irvine - Irvine, CA
Instructor, School of Special Education
1983 to 1989 - McPherson Middle School - Orange, CA
Resource Specialist, Learning Handicapped 7-9
Department Chairperson
Orange Unified School District - Orange, CA
Diagnostician, Special Education Diagnostic Team
Jordan Elementary School - Orange, CA
Special Day Class Instructor
1980 to 1982 - Pacific Grove Adult School - Pacific Grove, CA
Coordinator/Adult Education Instruction
Special Education Division and English as a Second Language
1976 to 1980 - Golden Hills Elementary - Fullerton, CA
Instructor
Arts in Residence Program
Muckenthaler Cultural Center - Fullerton, CA
Instructor
1971t o 1976 - San Bernardino County Schools - San Bernardino, CA
Teaching Assistant
Special Education Department
Clinical Experience:
1978 to 1980 Ingleside Mental Health Center, Rosemead, CA
Beverlywood Residential Treatment Center, Los Angeles, CA
Hillsides Home for Children, Pasadena, CA
Related Professional Experience:
Oregon Small Schools Association Summer Institute Presentation, 2001
Working with Children with Disabilities in the Regular Classroom
Early Childhood Education Steering and Advisory Committee, 1999-2001
Blue Mountain Community College
Caring Community Connections for Children Committee, 1999-2001
Commission on Children and Families
Head Start, Oregon Child Development Coalition, Tribal Head Start Health Advisory Committees, 1996-2001
Oregon Conference Presentation, University of Oregon, 1999
Meeting the Needs of Multi-Cultural Students in Regular and Special Education Setting
Oregon Association of Central Office Administrators Conference Committee, COSA, 1998-2000
Committee for Assessment, Kentucky Department of Education, 1996
Professional Development In-service, Calloway County Schools, 1995
Collaboration in the Regular Classroom, Theory and Practice
Mini-Grant Recipient, Murray Independent Schools, 1995
Professional Development In-service, Murray Independent District, 1995
Teaching the Student with Special Needs in the Regular Classroom: Strategies for Efficacy
Parent/Community Presentation, Murray Independent District, 1994-1995
Positive Parent Practices—Preparing Your Child for Learning in the Regular Class
Professional Development In-service, Murray Independent District Tutoring Program, 1994
Tutoring Strategies for Helping the Exceptional Child
Parent/Community Educational Presentation, Kentucky S.P.I.N.
(Special Parent Involvement Network), 1995
Understanding the I.E.P.—a Parent’s Perspective
Parent/Community Presentation, P.U.N.C.H. (Parents Understanding the Needs of Children with Handicaps), 1994-1995
I.E.P. Development…Parents Need to Know
Integrated Arts in Special Education
Professional Development In-service, Murray Independent District, 1994
Collaboration in the Regular Classroom
Behavior Management Strategies and Techniques
Parent/Community Presentation, Kentucky S.P.I.N., 1994
Strategies for Special Students—How Can Parents Help?
Professional Development In-service, Murray Independent District, 1993-1994
Understanding the Collaborative Model for Special Education
Professional Development In-service, Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children, 1993-1994
The Collaborative Model in Special Education
Teacher of the Year Award, 1991
Rolling Hills Elementary School, Fullerton, CA
Professional Development In-service, Fullerton Elementary School District, 1989-1990
Power Writing and the Language Arts Connection
Understanding Learning Disabilities
Parent/Community Presentation, Fullerton Elementary School District, 1990
Understanding Your Child’s Learning Disabilities
Professional Development In-service, Orange Unified School District, 1985-1989
Potpourri of Strategies for Exceptional Learners
Let’s Talk—Communication Strategies in the Classroom
An Experience in Special Education
Movement Messages—What Kid’s Bodies Say to Others
Special Education Strategies for Regular Educators
Structuring Success
Core Curriculum for Special Education
Writing an I.E.P.
Presentation, Guest Instructor
California State University, Fullerton, CA, 1980, 1988-1989
University of California, Irvine, CA, 1984, 1986, 1988-1991
Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA, 1976, 1980, 1983
Loyola Marymount University, 1983
Monterey Peninsula College, 1981
Grant Proposal for Preschool Special Education Pilot Program, Orange Unified School District, 1987
CTIP Grand Recipient, Special Education Reading Program, Orange Unified School District, 1986
Research and Development, Orange Unified School District Special Study, 1986-1987
Revision Assistant, Orange Unified School District Local Plan, 1985-1986
Research/Publications:
Published Manuscripts
Friedrich, C. (1980) Body Attitude: Concepts for the Movement Therapist
Friedrich, C. (1979) Lillian: A case study, American Dance Therapy Association Newsletter
Community Service:
UWGB Phuture Phoenix Program, Founder and Director
UWGB Capital Campaign Committee
Phi Kappa Phi President, UWGB Chapter 2004-2006
United Way, Children and Families Impact Council
Scholarships Inc. , Executive Board
St. Mary’s Hospital, A Woman’s Place Advisory Board
ASPIRO, Board of Directors; Children and Families Committee
Doty School, Volunteer Reading Instructor
Dance Experience:
Training
1957-1967 - Cleveland Ballet Theatre, OH
1972-1978 - Fullerton College, CA
California State University, Fullerton CA
Los Angeles Ballet, CA
Performance
1967 - Cleveland Ballet Theatre, OH
1994, West Kentucky Ballet, KY
Teaching
1969-1980 - Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton, CA
1976-1980 - Golden Opportunity Program, CA
Fullerton Public Schools
1980-1983 - Monterey Dance Workshop, Monterey, CA
Owner, Director
1984-1988 - Girls Gym, Laguna Beach, CA
1992-1995 - West Kentucky Ballet Company, Murray, KY
1995-2001 - Academy of Ballet, Pendleton OR
2001-Present - Green Bay School of Dance, WI