Alison Kiselich
Colo Springs,CO
Summary
Relationship-driven leader focused on maximizing student learning by developing positive student culture and structured, supportive learning environments. Compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving behavior issues in collaboration and partnership with teachers, parents and students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Students
Inspiration View Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
- Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
- Promoted a positive campus culture by fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
- Provided leadership in crisis management situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of all community members.
- MTSS coordinator
- 504 coordinator
- Acting counselor
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Mountain Ridge Middle School
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Developed collaborative partnerships with general education teachers, working together to create inclusive classrooms that met the needs of all learners.
Special Education Testing Coordinator
Mitchell High School
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Grew and maintained strong assessment culture and participation rates by helping administer ACT/SAT and WIDA testing
- Planned, instructed, and facilitated weekly embedded professional development in PLC's
- Refined instruction and assessment on department level to align with district and student learning needs
- Built common data collection and analysis tools.
Special Education Teacher and Self-Directed IEP Leader
Mitchell High School
- Created and implemented curriculum using a progressive project management and organizational development model
- Created a self-directed IEP presentation which students presented at the state and national level
- Coached and empowered new special education teachers through ongoing meeting, co-leading, and modeling in PLC and classroom settings
- Built the co-teaching method for special education and general education to better shape successful instruction for students.
Special Education Behavior Support Teacher and Restorative Justice Trainer
Mitchell High School
- Developed a program and environment in the school to provide students a safe place to learn and grow
- Created and conducted discipline reform to re-integrate students into the classroom setting
- Customized, developed and administered specialized training for staff professional development groups using an embedded model, to include strong tier-one instructional strategies and growing groups through stable and healthy relationships
- Developed and maintained detailed discipline matrix to ensure consistency and efficiency of service for all stakeholders
- Planned, instructed, and facilitated weekly embedded professional development
- Lead building in supporting staff with implementation of individualized behavior plans and actionable student interventions.
Momentum Team Lead
Mitchell High School
- Organized and executed various events, including open house, parent/teacher conferences, prom, United Way food distributions and staff community building activities
- Partnered with outside organizations to improve student educational ownership, graduation rates, and parent involvement at school
- Partnered with administrators to draft and execute School Improvement Plan (USIP) through embedded professional development and weekly follow up
- Created school 'Golden Heart' recognition award.
Freshman Success Team Lead
Mitchell High School
- Created and implemented curriculum to build freshman success rates
- Spearheaded the Parent Home Visit Project to help connect with parents/guardians of students on a regular basis to build on their students hopes, dreams and plans for the future
- Developed community school model with outside organizations to provide students a safe place to learn and grow
- Developed and conducted School Accountability Committee (SAC) Leadership Team meetings
- Received the Special Impact Award from the district.
Special Education Teacher K-5
Wilson Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Incorporated Co-Teaching strategies with all teachers to provide effective learning and instruction
- Educated and empowered students in all grades through accommodations and modifications
- Implemented skills learned to engage in a wider setting with parents, students, and departments
- Connected with parents/guardians of students on a regular basis, both formally and informally, to progress monitor and best serve families to empower student educational success.
Kindergarten Teacher
Wilson Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Utilized multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to inform instruction
- Connected with parents/guardians of students on a regular basis, both formally and informally, to progress monitor and best serve families to empower student educational success
- Utilized multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to inform instruction
- Collaborated with all teachers to better shape successful instruction for students.
5th Grade Teacher
Wilson Elementary School
08.2008 - 05.2015
- Collaborated to plan and facilitate PLC meetings to reflect on student data and growth and determine next steps
- Worked with the MTSS team to plan and implement interventions to improve student outcomes
- Refined instruction and assessment on department level to align with district and student learning needs
- Used innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
Education
Master of Arts- Educational Leadership with Principal Licensure -
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, COMaster of Arts- Curriculum and Instruction -
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO01.2008
Bachelors if Art- Psychology -
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO01.2007
Skills
- Parental Communication
- Student Engagement
- Crisis Management
- Student Development
- Academic Intervention
- Behavioral Management
- Multi-tiered Support Systems
Certification
- Flippen Group Coaching Greatness
- Professional Teacher License #307520 EXP: 7/22/24
- Flippen Group Capturing Kids Hearts
- Special Education Licensure
- Flippen Group Lead Worthy Principal Licensure
- Restorative Justice Trainer
- SIOP
- Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
- AimsWebPlus
- WIDA
References
- Carlos Perez, Principal, Avondale Elementary, Cperez@district70.org, (719) 671-3448
- Julie Jackoway, Instructional Coach, Inspiration View Elementary School, Julie.jackoway@d49.org,
- Amber Brown, BCBA, District 49, Amber.brown@d49.org
- Pam Holloman, Principal, Inspiration View Elementary School, Pamela.Holloman@d49.org
- Jessica Cole, Assistant Principal, Inspiration View Elementary School, Jessica.cole@d49.org
Timeline
Dean of Students
Inspiration View Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Mountain Ridge Middle School
08.2021 - 12.2021
Special Education Testing Coordinator
Mitchell High School
08.2017 - 05.2021
Special Education Teacher K-5
Wilson Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
Wilson Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2016
5th Grade Teacher
Wilson Elementary School
08.2008 - 05.2015
Special Education Teacher and Self-Directed IEP Leader
Mitchell High School
Special Education Behavior Support Teacher and Restorative Justice Trainer
Mitchell High School
Momentum Team Lead
Mitchell High School
Freshman Success Team Lead
Mitchell High School
Master of Arts- Educational Leadership with Principal Licensure -
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Master of Arts- Curriculum and Instruction -
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Bachelors if Art- Psychology -
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
- Flippen Group Coaching Greatness
- Professional Teacher License #307520 EXP: 7/22/24
- Flippen Group Capturing Kids Hearts
- Special Education Licensure
- Flippen Group Lead Worthy Principal Licensure
- Restorative Justice Trainer
- SIOP
- Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
- AimsWebPlus
- WIDA
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