Andrea Kempster
Miller Place,NY
Summary
Committed educator with strengths in educational planning and childhood guidance. Collaborated with teachers and administrators to improve student understanding of material and provide better teaching methods. CSE Chairperson and teacher member. Scheduled special education students in two middle schools. Assisted in the placement process of special education students. Mentored new teachers.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Ed. IEP Assist./Middle School Coordinator
Connetquot Central School District Of Islip
2005.09 - 2014.06
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Managed scheduling logistics including course offerings, teacher assignments, and student enrollment to ensure optimal resource allocation.
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by addressing individual student needs and promoting inclusivity.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to track student progress and tailor instruction accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Enhanced school programs by collaborating with teachers, administrators, and parents to identify areas for improvement.
- Mentored new teachers, providing support and guidance that contributed to their professional growth.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
Special Education Teacher
Connetquot Central School District Of Islip
1982.09 - 2004.09
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NYBachelor of Science - Elementary/Special Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NYSkills
- Curriculum Development
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Federal, State, and Local Regulations Adherence
- Student Registration
- Staff Training
- Coaching and Mentoring new teachers
- Parent Meetings
Certification
- Certified Special Education N-12 Permanent Certification
Timeline
Special Ed. IEP Assist./Middle School Coordinator
Connetquot Central School District Of Islip
2005.09 - 2014.06
Special Education Teacher
Connetquot Central School District Of Islip
1982.09 - 2004.09
Master of Science - Counseling
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Special Education
Adelphi University
- Certified Special Education N-12 Permanent Certification
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