Crystal H. Ballard
Paducah,KY
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with 26 years experience and a proven track record at Lone Oak Elementary in Paducah, KY, adept at motivating students and improving testing scores. Expert in developing tailored IEPs and fostering strong parent relationships, while mentoring fellow educators to enhance classroom management and compliance with protocols. Committed to student success and personal growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
McCracken Board of Education, Lone Oak Elementary
07.2000 - Current
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Murray State University
Murray, KY05-2008
Master of Arts - Education
Murray State University
Murray, KY08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Murray State University
Murray, KY05-2000
Skills
- Motivating students
- Improving students testing scores
- Classroom management and efficiency
- Data collection
- ARC meetings
- Compliance and following protocol
- Mentoring fellow Special Education Teachers
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
McCracken Board of Education, Lone Oak Elementary
07.2000 - Current
Master of Science - Special Education
Murray State University
Master of Arts - Education
Murray State University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Murray State University
Training/Professional Development
TBD
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