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Shelby Mutchie

Lincoln

Summary

Dedicated professional with 16 years of experience in education as a special education teacher and administrator, now transitioning into the mental health field as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Seeking opportunities to apply strong interpersonal skills, leadership experience, and a deep commitment to individual and family well-being in a clinical setting.

Work History

Pyrtle Elementary Building Coordinator

Lincoln Public Schools
2017 - 2024
  • Served as a building administrator overseeing special education services, compliance timelines, and assessment processes.
  • Directed multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) for both academics and behavior.
  • Partnered with teachers, using cognitive coaching strategies to provide feedback and support instructional growth.
  • Collaborated closely with families to develop individualized education plans (IEPs), problem-solve challenges, and promote student growth.

Campbell Elementary Special Education Coordinator

Lincoln Public Schools
2015 - 2017
  • Collaborated with special education teachers and support staff to deliver services for students with disabilities.
  • Ensured compliance with district and state regulations.
  • Partnered with the building principal and assistant principal as part of the administrative team.
  • Worked closely with families to address student needs and build strong school-home partnerships.
  • Coordinated with bilingual liaisons to support families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Eastridge Elementary Special Education Teacher

Lincoln Public Schools
2008 - 2017
  • Developed, implemented, and managed Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students in Kindergarten through 5thgrade.
  • Collaborated and co-taught with General Education teachers to address diverse learning needs and support inclusive practices.
  • Partnered with families to review progress, set goals, and create individualized plans to support student growth.

Education

Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy

National University
La Jolla, CA
01-2026

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Doane College
Lincoln, NE
01-2015

Bachelor of Science - Elementary & Special Education

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE
01-2008

High School Diploma -

Pender Public High School
Pender, NE

Skills

  • Empathy & Compassion
  • Communication
  • Family Systems Theory
  • Active Listening
  • Adaptability & Flexibility
  • Collaboration

Affiliations

Nebraska Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

Timeline

Pyrtle Elementary Building Coordinator

Lincoln Public Schools
2017 - 2024

Campbell Elementary Special Education Coordinator

Lincoln Public Schools
2015 - 2017

Eastridge Elementary Special Education Teacher

Lincoln Public Schools
2008 - 2017

Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy

National University

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Doane College

Bachelor of Science - Elementary & Special Education

Nebraska Wesleyan University

High School Diploma -

Pender Public High School
Shelby Mutchie