Kandys Pohlschneider
Mason,OH
Summary
Results-driven Education Specialist with career focused on enhancing child development with a motivational and encouraging approach to students from diverse backgrounds. Talented in overseeing kids, helping tackle challenges and assessing progress to optimize support plans. Highly intuitive with different behavioral concerns and strategies for addressing issues via customized lesson plans. Dedicated to offering all students an orderly, calm and supportive environment to promote learning and adaptation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist
Sequoia Grove Alliance
08.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging and interactive virtual educational materials, incorporating multimedia elements to enhance online learning experience.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and IEP service providers to collaborate and discuss instructional strategies.
- Tailored virtual education content to accommodate different learning needs, implementing strategies such as adaptive learning and personalized assessments.
- Implemented individual education plans, remediated goals, and collected data into a database.
Education Specialist
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Managed team of 6 and modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis
Administrative Coordinator
Central New Mexico Community College
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Provided statistical and budget reports and greeted and provided general support to visitors
- Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads
- Entered and maintained records into company database using Microsoft Project and SharePoint for 6 departments
- Prepared detailed documents and reports in adherence administrative processes
Program Specialist
University Of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
03.2013 - 01.2014
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments
- Evaluated program operations, successes and deficiencies to identify concerns and recommend strategies to enhance processes and elevate results
- Coordinated work between multiple departments
- Monitored employee work and developed improvement plans
- Planned and executed meetings to connect organizational representatives, community members and clients
- Helped to secure and budget multiple government grants that equaled to over $100,000 in funding
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM08.2010
MBA - Project Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Pomona, CA05.2013
Education Specialist Credential - Special Education
National University
San Diego08.2019
Skills
- Motivating students
- Social skills development
- Competent in Smartboard technology
- Excellent classroom management
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Scheduling proficiency
Timeline
Education Specialist
Sequoia Grove Alliance
08.2023 - Current
Education Specialist
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
09.2017 - 08.2021
Administrative Coordinator
Central New Mexico Community College
01.2014 - 08.2014
Program Specialist
University Of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
03.2013 - 01.2014
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
Central New Mexico Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of New Mexico
MBA - Project Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Education Specialist Credential - Special Education
National University
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