Crystal Alley
Olathe,KS
Summary
Experienced with developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs. Utilizes effective behavior management techniques to create positive and inclusive classroom environment. Track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success and development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-5 Intensive Resource Special Education Teacher
Heartland Elementary
08.2019 - Current
- Assessed and addressed diverse learning needs through customized instruction for 12 students spanning grades K-5.
- Analyzed student behavior patterns and implemented targeted intervention strategies to foster positive learning environments.
- Oversaw daily activities and performance of 7 paraprofessionals, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards.
- Adapted general education curriculum to enhance accessibility for students, aligning with educational standards.
- Fostered a multidisciplinary environment to enhance individualized education in collaboration with therapy providers.
- Supported new teachers by providing guidance and resources throughout their onboarding process. Mentored student teachers to enhance their instructional skills and classroom management techniques. Facilitated collaborative learning experiences for educators and students.
- Engaged in decision-making processes within district's BSEL leadership team to enhance student outcomes.
Special Education Science Teacher
Charter School for Applied Technology
11.2016 - 06.2019
- Provide IEP accommodations to a diverse population of high school students with multiple disabilities
- Write IEP’s and attend CSE meetings with Buffalo City School District to ensure all students are receiving the least restrictive appropriate accommodations to make them successful in the general education classroom
- Provide intervention services to students to ensure they are receiving all extra help required to be successful on classroom assignments and tests.
- Mock Trial Advisor.
- Member of the RFA (Request for Assistance) team within the school.
Early Intervention Special Education Teacher
Cantalician
12.2015 - 06.2019
- Provide special instruction services to a diverse population of birth to five year olds with identified medical and/or developmental disabilities
- Assess, plan, organize, and participate in special instruction programs that improve cognitive and early learning development
- Improve or secure joint attention, and/or support positive behavioral and social-emotional development
- Track data and write progress notes to document progress towards Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) outcomes at specified intervals
- Make appropriate service recommendations as a result of informal evaluation, professional judgment, and child’s needs
- Attend CPSE meetings and Annual Reviews
Self-Contained Special Education TA
Stanley G. Falk High School
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Implemented and help develop teacher’s lesson plans
- Managed daily classroom activities and routines
- Implemented TCI strategies on a daily basis to help students/families who are identified as Emotionally Disturbed, ODD, and/or ADHD
- Track data for IEP goals and state standards
- Proctor NYS Common Core Regents Exams
Integrated Prekindergarten Special Education Teacher
ChildPro
11.2012 - 06.2015
- Plan and implement whole and small group lessons using multiple curriculums and individualizing those lessons for each student in the class regardless if they received special education services
- Attend CPSE meetings with multiple districts and complete amendments to make appropriate service recommendations as a result of informal evaluation, professional judgment, and child’s needs
- Daily data collection across all activities to accurately assess lessons and student achievements
Education
Continuing Education - Special Education Continuing Education
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS01-2020
Continuing Education - Classes to achieve additional certification
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY01-2016
Masters - Special Education/Childhood Education (1-6) – Initial/Professional
Daemen College
Amherst, NY01-2011
Bachelors - Social Science Interdisciplinary – Early Childhood Education
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY01-2010
Associate - Early Childhood Education
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY01-2008
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans
- Data management
- Inclusion strategies
- Team collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Small group instruction
Accomplishments
- Granted two scholarships while in High School for higher education based on academic essays.
- Completion of over 800 hours of student teaching.
- Graduated from Daemen College with my Masters at a 3.92 GPA
- Continuing Education at Canisius College at a 3.85 GPA & Baker University at a 4.0 GPA
- SCIP-R, TCI & CPI Certified
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Completed trainings in the needs of students with autism, characteristics of and interventions for children and adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral issues, and recognizing and understanding cultural competence and diversity.
- Blue Valley USD 229 Special Education Teacher Mentor
- Blue Valley USD 229 Teacher Leadership Academy Participant
Certification
- High-Incidence Special Education – Grades K-6, Professional Certificate - Issued Date: 2021-08-04
- English for Speakers of Other Languages - Grades PRK-12, Professional Certificate - Issued Date: 2024-06-28
Timeline
K-5 Intensive Resource Special Education Teacher
Heartland Elementary
08.2019 - Current
Special Education Science Teacher
Charter School for Applied Technology
11.2016 - 06.2019
Early Intervention Special Education Teacher
Cantalician
12.2015 - 06.2019
Self-Contained Special Education TA
Stanley G. Falk High School
08.2015 - 11.2016
Integrated Prekindergarten Special Education Teacher
ChildPro
11.2012 - 06.2015
Continuing Education - Classes to achieve additional certification
Canisius College
Masters - Special Education/Childhood Education (1-6) – Initial/Professional
Daemen College
Bachelors - Social Science Interdisciplinary – Early Childhood Education
University at Buffalo
Associate - Early Childhood Education
Erie Community College
Continuing Education - Special Education Continuing Education
Baker University