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Amber Burrow

St. Louis

Summary

Leader with comprehensive experience across special education, alternative education, and leadership professional development. Currently serving as Department Head and Special Education Representative, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and complex programming. Recognized for compliance management, staff mentoring, behavioral intervention expertise, and family advocacy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intensive Autism Teacher / Department Head

Fox C6 School District
07.2022 - Current
  • Department Head and Special Education Representative overseeing 10 special education teachers, 20 paraprofessionals, 7 related service providers, and 3 specialized staff.
  • Participant in Administrative Leadership and Development. Professional Development to mentor aspiring educational leadership from current educational leadership.
  • Liaison between administration, instructional staff, and service providers.
  • Mentor staff in behavior intervention, compliance, and instructional practice.

Alternative School Special Education Teacher

Arcadia Valley R-2 School District
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Managed full special education caseload for alternative education program (grades 5–12).
  • Conducted evaluations, authored IEPs, and ensured regulatory compliance.
  • Implemented behavioral intervention and de-escalation strategies.
  • Collaborated with administrators on placement and graduation pathways.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Central Methodist University

Associate of Arts - Secondary Education

Three Rivers College

Master of Arts - Educational Administration And Leadership

William Woods University
05-2025

Skills

  • Special Education Leadership
  • Department & Caseload Oversight
  • IDEA & IEP Compliance
  • Staff Coaching & Mentorship
  • Scheduling & Resource Coordination
  • Behavioral Systems & De-escalation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Data-Informed Decision Making
  • Family & Community Collaboration

Certification

Autism Clinical Certificate - pending May 2025

General Education Lifelong License in Grades 1-6

Special Education M/M K-12

Timeline

Intensive Autism Teacher / Department Head

Fox C6 School District
07.2022 - Current

Alternative School Special Education Teacher

Arcadia Valley R-2 School District
08.2019 - 05.2022

Associate of Arts - Secondary Education

Three Rivers College

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Central Methodist University

Master of Arts - Educational Administration And Leadership

William Woods University
Amber Burrow