Kade Stephenson
Trinity
Summary
A dedicated Special Education Teacher with 2 years of experience, skilled in fostering inclusive learning environments, tailoring individualized instruction plans, and effectively managing student behaviors to promote academic and social growth for diverse learners while fostering strong collaborative partnerships with parents and stakeholders to maximize student potential with the belief that all students can learn.
Professional educator with a strong foundation in fostering collaborative environments. Skilled in curriculum development, differentiated instruction, and classroom management. Known for adaptability and reliability, ensuring alignment with evolving educational needs. Passionate about achieving measurable results through teamwork and innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Collaborative Teacher/ Special Education Department Head
Decatur City Schools
01.2023 - Current
- Develop Individualized Education Programs for students based on past and present academic and/or social and behavioral needs.
- Develop and implement instruction in alignment with IEPs alongside the general education teacher.
- Oversee the Special Education Referral process and hold appropriate eligibility meetings.
- Craft initial IEPs for students who have been accepted for Special Education Services.
- Provide IEP writing support and oversee 3 Special Education Teachers.
Interventionist
Decatur City Schools
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Discussed student progress with administration and teachers.
- Worked with individual students or in small groups to provide intensive intervention and progress monitoring.
- Provided teachers with support with curriculum delivery and student behavior management.
- Focused on individual student needs across academic and emotional development.
Education
Master of Arts in Education - Secondary Collaborative Education
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA
01.2024
Bachelor of Science in Education - Secondary Collaborative Education
ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2023
Skills
- Team-based problem resolution
- Data Management
- Tailored Instruction
- Collaborative Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Education Assessment
- Teacher mentoring
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Educational leadership
- Peer coaching
- Inclusive teaching
Accomplishments
- Received Exemplary Collaborative Education Professional Disposition Award
- Received outstanding graduate student for Collaborative Education
- Youngest educator to represent current school as Special Education Department Head
Certification
Certified Trauma and Resilience Specialist in Education
Certified Autism Specialist
Timeline
Collaborative Teacher/ Special Education Department Head
Decatur City Schools
01.2023 - Current
Interventionist
Decatur City Schools
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science in Education - Secondary Collaborative Education
ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts in Education - Secondary Collaborative Education
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA
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