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Christina Mills Kelley
Tyler,TX
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Cumberland AcademyTyler, TX
Special Populations Director
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Provide overall Charter vision and leadership for programming across special populations
- In partnership with the teacher and principal professional learning director, design and lead effective district-wide professional development strategy in support of inclusive special education
- Ensure alignment with district beliefs for professional learning, district program models for special education, and district, state and federal requirements related to programming for special education
- Lead and manage multiple budgets and grants such that they align and support programming models for special populations and district, state and federal policy for funding special education
- Supervise and lead teams central instructional/certified and classified staff to support effective implementation of programming for special education
- Provide oversight and monitor Homebound, 504, Foster Care, and Dyslexia program implementation
- Manage all areas of noncompliance related to 504 and special education, including the identifications and monitoring of school action plans
- Coordinates and reviews all special population outside contracted staff and invoices on a monthly basis
- Provide coaching support for identified issues/concerns
- Provide and implement staff trainings for special populations
- Collects and submits state and federal level information/reports
- Ensures identification of students eligible for 504 or special education/Childfind
Cass County Shared Services ArrangementAtlanta, TX
Special Education Director
01.2008 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Create and integrate an innovative new organizational system to improve caseload balancing for 8 diagnosticians and related service providers
- Design and implement strategic staff development efforts for 28 administrators serving six districts while also providing SSA-wide staff development for 1200 special and regular education staff members
- Expertly handle a variety of key administrative functions including coordinating all aspects of the SSA Medicaid program, managing all OCR complaints and overseeing a $3M budget
- Collaborate closely with parents and the Board of Superintendents to ensure strong lines of communication for optimal student support and continued achievement
Atlanta Independent School DistrictAtlanta, TX
Assistant Principal
01.2007 - 01.2008
Job overview
- As the district site-based committee coordinator tasked with organizing strategic school improvement activities and planning/introducing a performance-based monitoring analysis system
- Created and implemented a fair and consistent disciplinary program for grades 9-10, reducing related incidents by 18%
- Coordinated the selection and procurement of relevant district textbooks, saving the district $8000 yearly via negotiations
- Developed and integrated a comprehensive Professional Development Appraisal System for 40 9-10 grade teachers and 6 special education teachers
- Functioned as a campus attendance/truancy court liaison, introducing creative strategies to elevate student attendance rates by 32%
Atlanta Independent School DistrictAtlanta, TX
Correctional Behavior Center Principal / DAEP District Testing Coordinator
01.2004 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school/home
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel’s positive interaction with students and families
- Performed diverse human resource activities including hiring, training, disciplinary and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements
Texarkana Independent School DistrictTexarkana, TX
Assistant Special Education Director
01.2005 - 01.2007
Job overview
- Collaborated with 25 instructional staff members in evaluating and selecting appropriate instructional programs with a specific focus on district-wide special programs
- Conducted and implemented effective staff development initiatives for 650 administrators, teachers and paraprofessionals to significantly improve district performance
- Supervised and coordinated an innovative district extended school year program to continually boost student learning
- Acted as district supervisor for the special education database management system and as a campus liaison to oversee ARD committee meetings for district-wide special education programs
Nash Elementary SchoolTexarkana, TX
Assistant Principal
01.2003 - 01.2004
Job overview
- Monitored and evaluated a number of educational programs to ensure performance objectives and standards were continuously achieved
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through the implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources
Autism Special Education Teacher
01.2002 - 01.2003
Job overview
- Coordinated with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills
- Organized instruction material including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
Resource Special Education Teacher
01.2001 - 01.2002
Job overview
- Developed and managed instructional materials and reports
- Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks
Timeline
Special Populations Director
Cumberland Academy
01.2023 - Current
Special Education Director
Cass County Shared Services Arrangement
01.2008 - 01.2023
Assistant Principal
Atlanta Independent School District
01.2007 - 01.2008
Assistant Special Education Director
Texarkana Independent School District
01.2005 - 01.2007
Correctional Behavior Center Principal / DAEP District Testing Coordinator
Atlanta Independent School District
01.2004 - 01.2005
Assistant Principal
Nash Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2004
Autism Special Education Teacher
01.2002 - 01.2003
Resource Special Education Teacher
01.2001 - 01.2002
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