ANTHONY KYDD
Willimantic,CT
Summary
A dedicated, resourceful education professional with the ability to create and monitor policies and practices that promote a safe learning environment and ensure a school culture that encourages continuous improvements in teaching and learning. Dedicated Education Administrator adept at working with teachers and educational professionals to improve lesson plans and curriculum. Well-versed in childhood education strategies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist
Lawrence School
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages.
- Educated families on strategies for supporting their loved one''s communication at home, fostering a supportive environment for continued progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing the unique needs of each patient.
- Provided early intervention services to young children, resulting in improved speech and language development.
- Enhanced children's communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to each child's specific needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify speech, language, and communication challenges, leading to targeted intervention strategies.
Assistant Principal
CREC Montessori Magnet
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Lead efforts to improve parent engagement through regular communication channels such as newsletters and social media updates.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop data-driven instructional strategies, resulting in improved student achievement.
- Monitored and evaluated teacher performance to ensure the highest quality of instruction for students.
- Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency in instructional approaches across grade levels.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on best practices in classroom management and instruction.
- Promoted a positive school culture by cultivating strong relationships among students, staff, and families.
- Collaboratively supported and implemented the development of innovative instructional programs, and helped teachers pilot such efforts including Illustrative Math in conjunction with Montessori and Heggerty reading to improve connections with CCSS in Montessori Public School:
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Promoted the use of technology in the teaching and learning process during Covid-19 and formation of distance learning initiative
- Evaluation and supervision of certified staff; utilizing best practice teaching to decentralize classrooms;
- Implementation of Restorative Justice Initiative
- Implementation of Data Wise Initiative
- NAEYC Accreditation
- AMI CERTIFIED MONTESSORI SCHOOL PREK TO 6 (Association of Montessori International)
- Implemented vertical and horizontal alignment in professional learning groups
- Promoted use of technology in teaching and learning process in all grade levels.
- Implemented innovative professional development programs for staff, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
Dean of Students
Montessori Magnet School
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Assists the school principal in overall administration of the instructional program and school operations.
- Coordinated assigned student activities and services.
- Equity and Inclusion Specialist
- Scope of position included: School wide behavior program initiative; increasing parental involvement in school; evaluation and supervision of certified staff; collaborative work with PTO to provide enrichment programming for students; utilizing best practice teaching to decentralize classrooms; Use of Data Driven Decision Making to individualize student learning.
- Implementation of Restorative Justice Initiative
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
- Implementation of Data Wise Initiative
- Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
- NAEYC Accreditation
- Assisted in preparation and administered budget of $3.7 million for school with 360 students.
Autism Specialist
Hartford Public Schools
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Writing and implementing 5-year plan to improve ASD programming
- Improve inclusivity for students with ASD
- Recruit BCBA’s for classrooms within district
- Ensure equitable programming and review of all IEPs for equitable programming including time with non-disabled peers
- Overseeing day to day operations of 8 autism specific classrooms across district at elementary level
- Working collaboratively with 4 transition classrooms at secondary level
- Working collaboratively with school administrators to ensure programming matches each student’s needs
- Conducted behavior reduction assessments and skills acquisition and develop client materials.
- Conducted ongoing research on evidence-based practices in autism intervention, ensuring most effective strategies were utilized in client treatment plans.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions targeting social skills development, fostering peer connections and enhancing self-esteem.
Assistant Principal
Suffield Middle School
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Ensured student academic advancement through collaborative development of new curricula aligned to CCSS, teacher supervision and evaluation, and promotion of positive school and community relations.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Assisted Principal in administration of middle school, including hiring and evaluating staff, providing leadership in areas of personnel, curriculum development, student programs, budgets and contracts, school safety, student attendance, and student discipline.
- Liaison with PTAC and collaborated on events such as dances, basketball games (faculty/student), and enrichment activities.
- Directed alternate school program (Academic Achievement Center) for SED and troubled children at Suffield Middle School.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Supervisor of Special Education
Suffield Public Schools
09.2007 - 06.2012
- Knowledge of best practice in special education instruction, teaching methodology, behavior management of students with disabilities and general education curriculum for students, ages 3-21.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively and collaboratively with pupils, teachers and parents to improve teaching and learning.
- Scope of position includes: supervision and evaluation of staff; evaluation of programming; curriculum research, development and implementation; overseeing special education processes and procedures districtwide; staff recruitment; overseeing implementation of programming and supports for individual students; consultation with regular and special education staff; data analysis; grant writing; planning professional development; transition planning; overseeing extended school year; gifted and talented identification; fiscal management.
- Collaborative development of Suffield Developmental Preschool expansion and peer model inclusion.
- Implementation of SCERTS model for improved socialization of Autistic population at elementary level.
- Expansion and usage of research based specialized reading programs including LLI, Lexia, Cyberslate, FAD, Visualizing and Verbalizing, and Wilson.
- Formation of alternate school program (Academic Achievement Center) for SED and troubled children at Suffield Middle School.
Assistant Principal
Windham Public Schools, Windham Middle School
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at school.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Assistant Principal
Windsor Public Schools, Clover Street School
09.2005 - 06.2006
Speech and Language Pathologist
Rocky Hill Public Schools
09.2001 - 06.2005
Speech and Language Pathologist
Groton Public Schools
09.2000 - 06.2001
Speech and Language Pathologist
Killingly Public Schools
09.1997 - 06.2000
Education
Master of Science - School Administration
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05.2014
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
Emerson College
Boston, MA08.1997
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT05.1992
Skills
- CT ELDS Trained
- NAEYC Accreditation
- PYP and IB Training International Baccalaureate
- Restorative Justice Trained
- Data Wise Trained (Data Analysis and Date Driven Decision Making)
- Positive Behavioral Support Trained
- Collaborative Inquiry Groups and Professional Learning Communities
- Orton-Gillingham/Wilson Trained
- Inclusive Classroom Planning
- SEED (Connecticut State Certified Evaluator)
- CALI (Connecticut Accountability for Learning Initiative)
- Collaborative Leadership
- Student and parent relations
- Staff Development
- Teacher Training
- Staff Evaluation
Certification
- Provisional Certificate Intermediate Administrator and Supervisor, 092, 08/2024
- Professional Educator Certificate Speech and Language Pathology, 061, 08/2024
- American Speech and Hearing Association Certified Clinically Competent, CCC, 1997-Present
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist
Lawrence School
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
CREC Montessori Magnet
08.2019 - 06.2022
Dean of Students
Montessori Magnet School
01.2016 - 06.2019
Autism Specialist
Hartford Public Schools
08.2014 - 12.2015
Assistant Principal
Suffield Middle School
06.2012 - 07.2014
Supervisor of Special Education
Suffield Public Schools
09.2007 - 06.2012
Assistant Principal
Windham Public Schools, Windham Middle School
09.2006 - 06.2007
Assistant Principal
Windsor Public Schools, Clover Street School
09.2005 - 06.2006
Speech and Language Pathologist
Rocky Hill Public Schools
09.2001 - 06.2005
Speech and Language Pathologist
Groton Public Schools
09.2000 - 06.2001
Speech and Language Pathologist
Killingly Public Schools
09.1997 - 06.2000
Master of Science - School Administration
Sacred Heart University
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
Emerson College
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences
Eastern Connecticut State University
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