KAYLA RICE
Lakewood,Co
Summary
Relationship-driven special education teacher committed to maximizing student learning. Creates positive student culture and safe learning environments. Utilizes compassionate, research-based, and data-driven approaches to address behavioral and academic needs. Seeking a dean position to contribute to student success and the school community.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Principal (Internship)
Highland High School
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Designed, supervised, and evaluated district intervention and special programs
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Planned and facilitated professional development for best practices for instruction, intervention, and programming for students with disabilities across the district with various grades and abilities
- Monitored and evaluated school-wide anti-defamation and anti-bullying program
- Collected, analyzed, and disseminated assessment data, with an emphasis on identifying data trends
- Coordinated Special Education services and programs
- Worked with school counselor and building principals to create master schedule
- Worked cooperatively with parents, students, staff, and community in collaboration with building principals and Special Education Director to resolve concerns and conflicts
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
- Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.
Learning Specialist
Jefferson Jr/Sr & Patterson International
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Developed strategies to improve specific student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
Learning Specialist
Bear Creek K-8 School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Supported 25 students with various needs across 2 grade levels and 6 classrooms through specially designed instruction
- Provided support to General Education staff with interventions and accommodations around academics and behavioral needs using the MTSS model
- Created and delivered Co-Teaching PD to staff regarding co-taught practices to further provide structure, accommodations, and support to the service delivery model
- Building Leadership Team- represented the special education department in building wide decisions and conversations
- Culture Committee- provided support in establishing behavioral MTSS systems and school wide culture/expectations
- Scheduling Committee- represented the special education department in creation of upcoming school year master schedule
Special Education/Transition Coordinator
Highland Junior High/High School
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Created and implemented Para Training regarding special education for the district
- Provided behavioral support across the district through development and rollout of MTSS systems, - developed the program through collaboration with other districts and community resources to meet the requirements of the Washington Academic Code
- Coordinated and created schedules for building and 3 special education programs during COVID/Non-COVID times to included transportation and various service providers
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) team- creating and establishing a PBIS system building wide
- District wide inclusion team member- establishing and supporting inclusionary practices district wide by researching, designing, and implementing action plans
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) development team-establishing strong academic and behavioral MTSS systems district wide for students with various needs
Self-Contained Teacher
West Valley School District
01.2018 - 01.2019
Education Specialist
Elementary/Middle School
01.2016 - 01.2018
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary and Special Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01.2015
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Educational Support
- Academic Intervention
- Parental Communication
- Behavioral/Classroom Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Colorado Principal Certificate, 02/2021
- Colorado Elementary K-6 and Special Education Teacher Certificate, 03/2021
Timeline
Learning Specialist
Jefferson Jr/Sr & Patterson International
08.2022 - Current
Learning Specialist
Bear Creek K-8 School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Administrative Principal (Internship)
Highland High School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Special Education/Transition Coordinator
Highland Junior High/High School
01.2019 - 01.2021
Self-Contained Teacher
West Valley School District
01.2018 - 01.2019
Education Specialist
Elementary/Middle School
01.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary and Special Education
Arizona State University
- Colorado Principal Certificate, 02/2021
- Colorado Elementary K-6 and Special Education Teacher Certificate, 03/2021
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