Kacey Crosthwait
Summary
I have been a Special Education Teacher, serving neurodiverse learners across a variety of classroom and leadership settings for 23 years. I excel at supporting diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming, writing instructionally appropriate IEPs, and maintaining IEP compliance in alignment with federal, state, and district policies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Forsyth County School System
Cumming, GA
07.2020 - Current
- Modified Curriculum Autism (MCA) Teacher, Grades 3-5
- Instruct neurodiverse students in foundational academics and essential life skills.
- Administer Georgia Alternative Assessment
- Certified Mindfulness and Mindset
Special Education Teacher
LEAD Public Schools
Nashville, TN
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Co-Teacher Math and ELA, Grade 6-8
- Co-developed lessons integrating Universal Design for Learning strategies.
- Facilitated targeted data-driven instruction for small groups.
Student Support Coordinator
RePublic Schools
Nashville, TN
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Special Education & ELL, School-Based Leadership Team
- Coached Special Education Teachers and Paraprofessionals
- Developed partnerships with service providers, agencies, and consultants.
- Maintained academic diagnostics and progress monitoring for RTI.
- Evaluated programs and monitored state and federal compliance
- Managed a caseload of students (20+) with significant behavioral needs.
- Facilitated administration of WIDA, TCAP, and ALT Assessments effectively.
Specialized Inclusion Program Specialist
Rocketship Education
Nashville, TN
07.2015 - 10.2017
- Specialized Inclusion Program Specialist, Grades K-4
- Designed Program and Curriculum for students with moderate/severe disabilities
- Delivered small-group systematic instruction, linking Common Core content with Critical Life Skills
- Managed caseload of students with moderate/severe disabilities
- Coordinated Alternative Assessment Testing
Lead Integrated Special Education Specialist
Rocketship Education
Nashville, TN
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Lead Special Education Specialist, Grades K-4
- Coached and managed Special Education Teachers and Paraprofessionals
- Developed partnerships with service providers, agencies, and consultants
- Managed caseload of students with mild/moderate disabilities
- Delivered data-driven small group intervention instruction
Special Education Teacher
LEAD Public Schools
Nashville, TN
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Co-Teacher Math, Grades 5-6
- Co-Planned, Incorporated UDL strategies and differentiated instruction in General Education Lessons
- Delivered data-driven small group intervention instruction
Special Day Class Teacher, Department Lead
Oakland Unified School District
Oakland, CA
08.2008 - 06.2012
- Special Day Class Teacher, Department Lead, Grades 6-8
- Developed modified Scope & Sequence for CA State Content Standards, Science
- Restorative Justice Specialist, developed school-wide lesson plans
- Implemented Trauma Informed Practices
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Oakland Unified School District
Oakland, CA
08.2004 - 06.2008
- Behavioral Intervention Specialist, Grades 6-8
- Co-founded Asperger Inclusion Program, Edna Brewer Middle School
- Developed ‘Social Skills Workshop’ Curriculum
- Delivered small-group social skills instruction
1:1 Autism Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
Oakland, CA
12.2006 - 06.2007
- Special Circumstance Teacher, in home
- Provided 1:1 academic, social, vocational, and behavioral instruction, as required by IEP
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Behavioral Research and Counseling Center (BCRC)
San Rafael, CA
01.2003 - 07.2005
- 1:1 Behavior Intervention Support, Asperger Inclusion Program. Grades 6-8
- Conducted Functional Behavior Analysis
- Collected data, wrote, and implemented Behavior Improvement Plan
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K-8)
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN2002
Preliminary Credential - Oakland Teaching Fellows (OTF)
The New Teacher Project (TNTP)
Oakland, CA2008
Certification
- Georgia Educator Certificate 1822975
- SP ED Adapted Curriculum (P-12)
- SP ED General Curriculum (P-12)
- SP ED All Subjects (P-5, 4-8)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Forsyth County School System
07.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
LEAD Public Schools
07.2018 - 06.2020
Student Support Coordinator
RePublic Schools
02.2018 - 06.2018
Specialized Inclusion Program Specialist
Rocketship Education
07.2015 - 10.2017
Lead Integrated Special Education Specialist
Rocketship Education
06.2014 - 06.2015
Special Education Teacher
LEAD Public Schools
08.2012 - 05.2014
Special Day Class Teacher, Department Lead
Oakland Unified School District
08.2008 - 06.2012
1:1 Autism Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
12.2006 - 06.2007
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Oakland Unified School District
08.2004 - 06.2008
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Behavioral Research and Counseling Center (BCRC)
01.2003 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K-8)
Middle Tennessee State University
Preliminary Credential - Oakland Teaching Fellows (OTF)
The New Teacher Project (TNTP)
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