Katelyn Mikalonis
Summary
Enthusiastic senior manager of special education with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administration. Eager to teach and grow the next generation of teachers. Thrives in fast paced work environments, takes initiative, works efficiently to create the best results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager of Special Education
ACE Charter Schools
San Jose, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Train and coach 25+ staff on IEP processes and ensure 100% compliance
- Liaison between special education teams and administration, SELPA, and CDE
- Establish systems and routine procedures for entire department
- Develop and implement CCEIS plans for ACE Charter Network
- Managed network-wide projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve compliance and success for students
- Collect data and communicate with CDE to resolve any issues or concerns
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Induction Coach
ACE Charter School
San Jose, CA
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Met weekly with over 5 induction mentees across Network
- Observed mentees teaching lessons once monthly
- Assisted mentees with induction program with 100% completion rate
- Acted as liaison between mentees and school administration
- Established strong induction community and process
6th Grade RSP Teacher
Gilroy Unified School District
Gilroy, CA
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed IEPs to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives with 100% compliance.
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Worked with colleagues to develop internal systems to ensure student success and compliance
Special Education Department Chair & Teacher
ACE Inspire Academy
San Jose, CA
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Maintained 100% compliance
- Managed team of 6 members
- Observed, assessed student performance, and kept thorough records of progress
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year
- Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development
- Scheduled and held IEP meetings to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance
School Leader in Training
ACE Inspire Academy
San Jose, CA
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Ensured 100% compliance with state testing
- Raised all funds for school site and coordinated all field trips
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for all students
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction
5th Grade Math Teacher
ACE Inspire Academy
San Jose, CA
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Implemented coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated feedback
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level
- 90% of students grew at least 1 year in math
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives
5th Grade Teacher
Agua Caliente Elementary
Catherdral City, CA
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills
- Instructed students in standardized subjects, as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character
- Created safe environment for 100% of students
Education
Master of Science - Special Education Mild/Moderate
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2017
Bachelor of Science - Middle School Education
Messiah College
Mechanicsburg, PA2014
Skills
- Flexible and adaptive
- Creative
- Collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Data driven
- Teamwork
- Proactive mindset
- Strategic planning
Certification
Cleared California Special Education Credential (Mild/Moderate)
Cleared California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Certified in EDCOE and REACH Induction Programs
Certified in Relay Coaching Model
First Aid, CPR & AED Certified
CPI Trainer Certified
Timeline
Senior Manager of Special Education
ACE Charter Schools
01.2021 - Current
6th Grade RSP Teacher
Gilroy Unified School District
08.2020 - 12.2020
Induction Coach
ACE Charter School
08.2018 - 08.2021
School Leader in Training
ACE Inspire Academy
07.2018 - 06.2019
Special Education Department Chair & Teacher
ACE Inspire Academy
07.2017 - 06.2020
5th Grade Math Teacher
ACE Inspire Academy
07.2016 - 06.2017
5th Grade Teacher
Agua Caliente Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Special Education Mild/Moderate
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Middle School Education
Messiah College
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