Christina Narayan

Exceptional Student Services Teacher and Case Manager

Professional Overview

Christina Narayan is an experienced educator and instructional design professional with a strong focus on exceptional student services. As an Exceptional Student Services Teacher and Case Manager, she leverages her expertise in special education, online learning, and curriculum development to support the diverse needs of students.

Experience Summary

Current Role

Christina currently serves as an Exceptional Student Services Teacher and Case Manager at GOAL Academy, where she is responsible for developing and implementing personalized learning plans for students with special needs. In this role, she collaborates closely with parents, school administrators, and support staff to ensure that each student receives the resources and accommodations necessary for academic and personal success.

Career Progression

Prior to her current position, Christina held roles as an Instructional Designer and Educational Consultant at Accelerate Education, where she spearheaded the development of engaging, standards-aligned online courses. She also gained extensive teaching experience as an Online Elementary and Special Education Teacher at Branson School Online, and as a K-3 Resource Room Teacher at Lomie Gray Heard Elementary School.

Throughout her career, Christina has demonstrated a strong commitment to student-centric education, leveraging her expertise in differentiated instruction, assistive technology, and evidence-based interventions to drive positive outcomes for diverse learners.

Academic Background

Christina holds a Master of Education in Special Education from the University of Colorado, Boulder, where she specialized in Exceptional Student Services. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Denver, graduating with honors.

Areas of Expertise

• Exceptional student services and special education

• Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and implementation

• Assistive technology integration and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles

• Online and blended learning curriculum design and delivery

• Differentiated instruction and evidence-based teaching strategies

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders

Professional Impact

During her tenure at GOAL Academy, Christina has been instrumental in improving student achievement and overall well-being for learners with special needs. She has spearheaded the implementation of innovative assistive technologies, resulting in a 20% increase in student engagement and a 15% improvement in academic performance. Additionally, her collaborative approach to case management has led to a 25% reduction in disciplinary incidents and enhanced family-school partnerships.

Conclusion

With her unwavering commitment to exceptional student services, Christina Narayan is poised to continue making a lasting impact on the lives of her students. Her extensive experience, specialized expertise, and collaborative leadership style position her as a valuable asset to the GOAL Academy community and the broader field of special education.