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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, KY
05-2008

Master of Arts - Education

Murray State University
Murray, KY
08-2023

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Murray State University
Murray, KY
05-2000

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

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