KAELAN MORRISON
Anna,Texas
Summary
Certified Early Childhood and Special Education Teacher seeking to transition to a new career that offers professional challenges while utilizing 15 years of classroom experience and versatility with a focus on individual needs, disabilities and special challenges. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. Effective interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Melissa ISD
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Resource/Inclusion Teacher
Anna ISD
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Implemented and delivered individualized education and behavior intervention plans for students with disabilities
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, therapists and psychologists to provide students with multi-disciplinary educational experiences.
Summer School Teacher
Anna ISD
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Supported and monitored 9 resource students from 3 campuses in online learning
- Communicated with general education teachers, students and parents to obtain completion of online learning.
Kindergarten Teacher
McKinney ISD
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning in line with maturity and interests of 23 kindergarten students
- Assessed students regularly to monitor performance and align individual approaches with current needs
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences and discussed child's progress and areas in need of improvement.
Special Education Lead Teacher
McKinney ISD
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Prepared, helped develop, and regularly reviewed individualized education plans for students in need of extra support
- Maintained compliance with IEP development and implementation throughout all aspects of special education process in accordance with federal and state regulations.
First Grade Teacher
McKinney ISD
08.2006 - 08.2011
- Implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet student lesson goals and objectives while maintaining interests
- Used formal and informal assessments to evaluate progress
- Built positive and encouraging classroom environment by modeling good behaviors and using positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
Texas Woman's University
Denton, Texas12.1995
Skills
- Mentor Teacher
- Student Data and Records Management
- Excellent Communicator
- Empathetic while solution oriented
- Scheduling Proficiency
- Analytical
- Flexible and adaptive
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certified
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Learning Style Assessments
- Social Skills Development
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Melissa ISD
08.2021 - 11.2023
Summer School Teacher
Anna ISD
05.2020 - 07.2020
Special Education Resource/Inclusion Teacher
Anna ISD
01.2017 - 01.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
McKinney ISD
08.2014 - 08.2016
Special Education Lead Teacher
McKinney ISD
08.2011 - 08.2014
First Grade Teacher
McKinney ISD
08.2006 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
Texas Woman's University
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