Kalena N. Price
Dual-Certified Teacher
Berea,KY
Summary
Certified Elementary (K-5) and Learning Behavioral Disabilities Teacher (P-12). Dedicated and versatile middle school Special Education Teacher with five years of experienced focusing on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement, and helping every student succeed.
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Skills
-Differentiating academic interventions to meet individual needs
-Working with high needs and at-risk students
-Building positive rapport with students & families
-Maintaining accurate records, meeting deadlines, and data tracking
-Presentation and public speaking
-Active listening
-Conflict resolution/Teamwork
-Oral and written communication
-Coordinating and developing school events
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Teacher
Clark-Moores Middle School
Richmond, KY
07.2017 - Current
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Fully trained in Continuous Classroom Improvement (CCI) and Safety Crisis Management (SCM)
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from math grades 6-8th, and grade 7 social studies departments.
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Worked in resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.
- Coordinated and managed interventions and data for the ESS after-school credit recovery/tutoring program for students at risk of failing from 2016-2020.
Collaborating Teacher
Waco Elementary School
Waco, KY
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction in the areas of reading, math, writing, and social skills at the elementary level.
- Collaborated with grade-level teams to assist in providing accommodations and modifications for students receiving special education services.
- Participated on vertical alignment and program review teams.
- Sponsored and assisted with extra-curricular activities including: middle school academic team, future problem solving team, baseball, volleyball, and dances.
- Kept current data on IEP goals to influence instruction and report to administrators, teachers, and parents throughout the school year.
- Attended professional development sessions including: Recipe for Reading Multisensory Training AVMR Math Assessment Training Kagan Cooperative Learning.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education and Learning Behavioral Disabilities
Eastern Kentucky University
Kentucky Teacher Certification, Grades Elementary P-5 & Special Education P-12 (current - undefined
Skills
Conflict resolution techniques
Additional Information
James Ray
Former Principal-Current Principal at Madison Southern High School
james.ray@madison.kyschools.us
606-305-5497
Shanna Reeder
Supervisor-Madison County Director of Special Education
shanna.reeder@madison.kyschools.us
859-582-4605
Laura Kidd
Colleague-Special Education Teacher & Chairperson for Clark-Moores Middle
laura.kidd3@madison.kyschools.us
859-248-7705
Timeline
Resource Teacher
Clark-Moores Middle School
07.2017 - Current
Collaborating Teacher
Waco Elementary School
07.2016 - 06.2017
Kentucky Teacher Certification, Grades Elementary P-5 & Special Education P-12 (current - undefined
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education and Learning Behavioral Disabilities
Eastern Kentucky University
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