Kimberla Taylor
Duluth,GA
Summary
Dedicated Interrelated Education Teacher focused on building each student's strength and confidence, as well as giving students firm guidelines, regularity and dependability to foster their social and academic growth. Provider for the State of Georgia Waiver services in Community Access Individuals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Service Provider
Imogene Bell
Athens, GA
06.2017 - Current
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
Interrelated Teacher
Dekalb County School System
Decatur, Georgia
08.2015 - Current
- Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents.
- Taught Life Skills (Math/Reading) to 28 students.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Implemented student discipline measures, decreasing classroom disruptions by 80%.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 22 students.
- Work collaboratively with Vocational Rehabilitation and other business partners to assure successful post-secondary.
- Provide work-based learning experiences for secondary students with disabilities
Substitute Teacher
Gwinnett County School System
Suwanee, Georgia
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 18 students.
- Implemented lesson plans increase student understanding of course materials.
- Implemented student discipline measures, decreasing classroom disruptions.
Pre-K Teacher
Edward Boswell Academy
Norcross, GA
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum that addressed all learning styles.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
Interrelated Teacher
Fulton County Schools System
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.
- Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.
- Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Wrote and presented documents for Individual Education Plan conferences.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
Support Coordinator
Creative Consultive Services
Winder, Georgia
02.2013 - 12.2013
- Advised patients on community resources, made referrals and devised realistic treatment plans.
- Addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Maintained a caseload of 28 individuals, worked under strict deadlines.
- Managed caseloads and acted as an advocate for client rights.
- Wrote ISP's and made sure the plan were being implemented.
Special Education Teacher
NE GA RESA
Winterville, Georgia
08.2011 - 10.2012
- Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical, and social development.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents.
- Wrote and presented documents for Individual Education Plan conferences.
- Implemented student discipline measures, decreasing classroom disruptions by 80%.
Chair Head/ Special Education Teacher
Jackson County Schools System
Jefferson, Georgia
08.2007 - 07.2011
- Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Taught Read 180 to middle and high school students.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Supervised and trained three teaching assistants.
- Responsible for submitting FTE count three times per year.
Social Service Tech III
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
Athens, GA
09.2005 - 08.2006
- Provided in home/residential case management services to adults and adolescents with mental health illnesses, mental retardation, and developmental disabilities.
- Made visits to schools to talk with teachers in references to behaviors, helped develop behavioral plans.
- Conducted intakes, assisted in treatment team meetings, performed crisis interventions, and provided supportive counseling to clients and families.
- Assisted clients with medication monitoring of mental health medications.
- Linked clients to community resources, helped apply for Social Security benefits, Department of Community Affairs, DFCS, Aids of Athens, Salvation Army, and homeless shelters.
- Supervised a staff of ten people.
- Assisted with seeking job placements in the community.
- Lead Adult GED prep program (Writing, Reading, and Math)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Piedmont College
2001
Master of Arts - Special Education
Piedmont College
2009
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of autism
- Active participation in staff development
- Differentiated instruction
- MS Office proficient
- Excellent classroom management
- Experience working special needs students
Accomplishments
Parent Communication
- Regularly communicated with parents to discuss student issues and course weakness areas.
Timeline
Direct Service Provider
Imogene Bell
06.2017 - Current
Interrelated Teacher
Dekalb County School System
08.2015 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Edward Boswell Academy
11.2014 - 04.2015
Substitute Teacher
Gwinnett County School System
08.2014 - 11.2015
Interrelated Teacher
Fulton County Schools System
01.2014 - 07.2014
Support Coordinator
Creative Consultive Services
02.2013 - 12.2013
Special Education Teacher
NE GA RESA
08.2011 - 10.2012
Chair Head/ Special Education Teacher
Jackson County Schools System
08.2007 - 07.2011
Social Service Tech III
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
09.2005 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Piedmont College
Master of Arts - Special Education
Piedmont College
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