Kali Korkos
Disputanta,VA
Summary
Educator with a strong background in individualized lesson planning and behavior management. Strength in implementing IEPs and fostering a collaborative environment to support diverse student needs and promote academic success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Poplar Springs Hospital learning Center
Petersburg, VA
03.2012 - 01.2024
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Managed behaviors in the classroom and in the general school environment.
- Taught students from grades 6 to 12 in all required subject areas, based on Individual Education Plan requirements and other assessments completed by medical and psychology personnel.
- I taught students using textbooks and other materials until I was required to use Edgenuity for all students.
- Maintained grades and behavior reports, as required.
Special Education Teacher
Prince George County Schools
Prince George , VA
06.2005 - 06.2010
- Maintained an assigned caseload of students needing special educatioin services.
- Developed and maintained Individual Education Plans for assigned students.
- Co-taught High School Biology with regular education teacher, taught self-contained Biology class, Introduction to Employment.
- Maintained rapport with parents as needed in order to ensure student needs were being met socially and acdemically.
- Posted grades as required for every student.
- Managed behavior in the classroom and in the general school environment as needed for lunch and hall duties as needed
- Assisted in student testing using the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test as well as the Woodcock-Johnson Test of Achievement.
Special Education Teacher
Dinwiddie County Schools
Dinwiddie, Virginia
08.2002 - 06.2005
- Monitored progress of middle school students while implementing individual education plans based on assigned casleload.
- Co-taught eighth grade civics and physical science to boost student engagement.
- Advocated for needs of students with disabilities to ensure appropriate support.
- Delivered self-contained English instruction for seventh and eighth graders, emphasizing literacy skills.
- Completed academic assessments for newly identified students using Wechsler Individual Achievement Test and Woodcock-John Test of Achievement.
Special Education Teacher
King and Queen County Schools
King and Queen County, VA
08.1997 - 06.2002
- Developed and maintained individual education plans for students in grades two through seven.
- Taught all subjects in a self-contained classroom of eight to 12 students.
- Advocated for students with disabilities by customizing strategies based on academic assessments.
- Maintained accurate grades while employing diverse instructional methods for curriculum delivery.
Education
Master of Arts - Education, Learning Disabilities
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12-1996
Education And Theology Courses
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01-1995
Bachelor of Arts - French, Foreign Languages
Lynchburg University
Lynchburg, VA08-1971
Some College (No Degree) - Various Classes For Teacher Recertification
Brightpoint Community College
Chester, VA Skills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Assessment strategies
- Student records management
- Curriculum adjustments
- Student support
- Parent communications
- Life skills instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Instructional adaptation
- Social skills training
- Learning style assessment
- Lesson planning
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Instructional strategies
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Poplar Springs Hospital learning Center
03.2012 - 01.2024
Special Education Teacher
Prince George County Schools
06.2005 - 06.2010
Special Education Teacher
Dinwiddie County Schools
08.2002 - 06.2005
Special Education Teacher
King and Queen County Schools
08.1997 - 06.2002
Master of Arts - Education, Learning Disabilities
Virginia Commonwealth University
Education And Theology Courses
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - French, Foreign Languages
Lynchburg University
Some College (No Degree) - Various Classes For Teacher Recertification
Brightpoint Community College