Chrisina Kennedy
Parlin,NJ
Summary
Caring educator focused on developing and maintaining a supportive environment for students, families and faculty.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Centrally Funded Intervention Teacher
Sunset Park High School
Brooklyn , NY
2017.01 - Current
- Conduct regular assessments of student performance, progress, and abilities.
- Assist in the development of an intervention plan based on a child's individual needs.
- Implement research-based instructional strategies to improve student outcomes.
- Coordinate with other teachers and school staff to develop effective interventions for struggling learners.
- Work with school administrators to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding special education services.
- Attend conferences related to best practices in special education teaching.
Special Education Teacher|Related Services Coordinator|Special Education Content Lead
Sunset Park High School
Brooklyn , NY
- Create and implement specially designed instruction to meet the needs of students according to their IEPs.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Supervise paraprofessionals who provided direct one-on-one support for students.
Coordinator of Student Activities
Sunset Park High School
Brooklyn , NY
- Organized and implemented student activities, events, and programs.
- Monitored budget expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Provided guidance to students in planning and implementing activities.
- Created surveys for assessing student satisfaction of student activities.
- Managed all aspects of the graduation ceremony including seating arrangements and decorations.
15:1 Self-Contained Teacher
- Collaborated with other professionals, such as speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and psychologists to ensure the best possible outcomes for students.
- Integrated technology into curriculum to enhance learning experiences.
- Adapted instructional methods for students with learning and social/emotional disabilities
- Maintained open communication with parents, tutors, counselors, and paraprofessionals.
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress to measure academic growth.
9th Grade Grade Team Leader/Inquiry Team Leader
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates and providing input on hiring decisions.
- Facilitated weekly grade meetings to review student progress, discuss issues, and brainstorm solutions.
- Served as liaison between teachers, school counselors, community partners and school building administrators.
Education
School Building Leadership (SBL) -
College of Saint Rose CITE
Albany, New York12.2023
Master of Science in Education - SWD 7-12 -
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, New York08.2019
Master of Arts in Public Administration -
John Jay College
New York, New York05.2012
Skills
- Individualized support
- Data-driven decision-making
- Special Education
- Literacy strategies
- Student Engagement
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Flexible and adaptive
- Family involvement
Timeline
Centrally Funded Intervention Teacher
Sunset Park High School
2017.01 - Current
Special Education Teacher|Related Services Coordinator|Special Education Content Lead
Sunset Park High School
Coordinator of Student Activities
Sunset Park High School
15:1 Self-Contained Teacher
9th Grade Grade Team Leader/Inquiry Team Leader
School Building Leadership (SBL) -
College of Saint Rose CITE
Master of Science in Education - SWD 7-12 -
Brooklyn College
Master of Arts in Public Administration -
John Jay College
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