DEDE KEASLER
Summary
Dependable candidate seeking the full-time position of Welcome and Enrollment Support Specialist. I strive to meet professional challenges utilizing exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent Liaison
ArtSpace Charter School
Clerical Assistant
Durant Road Middle School
- Trained in managing major medical issues, with urgency and efficiency
- Completed invoicing, professional data entry and filing of confidential information
- Provided exceptional customer service via phone, email, and in person interactions.
Teaching Assistant
Durant Road Middle School
- Assisted students with state standards, learning concepts and strategies
- Designed action steps; while incorporating lesson plan for success in the classroom
- Exhibited learning concepts for colleagues to acquire information for students.
Education Program Specialist
Buncombe County Schools
Asheville NC
08.2023 - Current
- Administered and used appropriate technology and other resources, facilitated educational work of faculty and delivered required administrative support.
- Provide resources and suggestions to parents and caregivers on strategies for supporting student success at home and school.
- Served as an advocate and liaison for equity between the state system and the education system by providing appropriate resources and guidance for services and access to school based evaluations.
- Scheduled and attended student meetings and recorded meeting minutes for faculty.
- Built and sustained strong relationships between internal and external educational collaborators and served as liaison between course directors and learners.
- Supported notification process through application review and IEP referral process.
- Promoted a positive work culture by organizing extracurricular programs that celebrate diversity and inclusivity among all staff.
EC Teacher K-2
Buncombe County Schools
Asheville, NC
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Evaluate student needs to develop plans compatible with NC state standards
- Develop strong relationships and communication with students' by providing a safe and positive learning environment
- Responsible for development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students including referral, behavior and assessment data
- Used diagnostic information obtained from assessments to develop and revise objectives and IEP goals
- Provide research-based instruction, both academic and behavioral, in small group settings to meet IEP goals
- Modify and maintain behavioral intervention program specific to individual needs.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided small group instruction for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Title I
ArtSpace Charter School
01.2018 - 06.2020
EC Teacher/Title I
ArtSpace Charter School
01.2011 - 06.2020
- Evaluate student needs to develop plans compatible with NC state standards
- Develop strong relationships and communication with students' by providing a safe and positive learning environment
- Responsible for development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students including referral, behavior and assessment data
- Used diagnostic information obtained from assessments to develop and revise objectives and IEP goals
- Provide research-based instruction, both academic and behavioral, in small group settings to meet IEP goals
- Modify and maintain behavioral intervention program specific to individual needs.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Lead Parent Liaison providing resources, communication and connection to students, families and the community.
- Title I - Implement research-based interventions in reading for Tiers 1, 2 and 3 through the MTSS model
- Regularly progress monitor students through a universal screener (MCLASS, Fountas and Pinnell, and CORE assessments)
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need within the curriculum, refining lessons based on student performance trends.
- Mentored struggling readers individually or in small groups, providing targeted support to build confidence and improve skill levels.
Teaching Assistant
ArtSpace Charter School
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Managed individual and small groups in resource setting
- Adapted classroom materials under the direction of the supervising teacher
- Collaborate with head instructor to incorporate unity in classroom instruction
- Enforced classroom rules and federal policies to accommodate learning strategies to ensure success, growth and IEP goals are met.
Carnage Hall Youth Music Experience
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Maintained financial records and accounting for company
- Managed the scheduling of group travel, lodging and performance.
Retail Management
The LOFT of Asheville
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Ensured monthly financial statements were accurate before submitting daily
- Led team to exceed company goals; handling financial books and compliance.
Practiced Massage Therapy
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Documented financial compensation records and documents, singlehandedly
- Provided exceptional customer service through therapeutic massage.
Lead Secretary
Durant Road Middle School
01.1991 - 01.1998
- Scheduled appointments; while coordinating with department heads
- Ensured flow by implicating organizing strategies, and customer satisfaction
- Operated with principal to launch opening of school, by managing office staff.
Education
Special Education Teaching Certificate -
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Administration
Wingate College
The Science of Well-Being Course -
Yale
Certification-Level 3 -
Healing Touch
Completed Certification -
Massage Therapy School
Skills
- Connection and patience
- Documentation coordination
- Effective Communication
- Community resource coordination
- Appointment Scheduling
- Relationships and rapport
- Client Education
- Case Management
Leadership And Membership
- No Place for Hate (Anti-defamation program)
- SIT committee (School Improvement Team)
- Facilities committee
- Hospitality Committee
- Founder of Rinnie Rocks ACT Scholarship
- Habitat for Humanity
- Empty Bowls Community Fundraiser
- Hospice Training and Volunteering
Timeline
Education Program Specialist
Buncombe County Schools
08.2023 - Current
EC Teacher K-2
Buncombe County Schools
08.2020 - 07.2023
Title I
ArtSpace Charter School
01.2018 - 06.2020
EC Teacher/Title I
ArtSpace Charter School
01.2011 - 06.2020
Teaching Assistant
ArtSpace Charter School
01.2007 - 01.2011
Carnage Hall Youth Music Experience
01.2006 - 01.2007
Retail Management
The LOFT of Asheville
01.2000 - 01.2006
Practiced Massage Therapy
01.1999 - 01.2000
Lead Secretary
Durant Road Middle School
01.1991 - 01.1998
Parent Liaison
ArtSpace Charter School
Clerical Assistant
Durant Road Middle School
Teaching Assistant
Durant Road Middle School
Special Education Teaching Certificate -
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Administration
Wingate College
The Science of Well-Being Course -
Yale
Certification-Level 3 -
Healing Touch
Completed Certification -
Massage Therapy School