KEISHA KEMP
Special Education
Hyattsville,MD
Summary
Experienced education leader with strong focus on fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Skilled in curriculum collaboration, staff mentoring, and conflict resolution. Known for adaptability, reliability, and commitment to meeting evolving needs of both students and faculty. Equipped to make significant impact through effective team management and strategic planning.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal/Interim Education Director
The Sheppard Pratt School
07.2020 - Current
- Directly supervise, train and development academic team that includes ten Special Educators, sixty Educational Aides, two Curriculum Coordinators
- Monitor student’s attendance during hybrid learning/distant learning
- Review academic data collected from Unique Learning System
- Monitor behavioral and administrative structure of the program
- Are responsible for coordinating the program-wide curriculum; adherence to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) College and Career Readiness Curriculum; classroom instruction; and diagnostic, educational, and state mandated assessments
- Parent Liaison for in home supports or needs
- Plan and implement professional development trainings for academic team
- Train and support Educators with hybrid learning and virtual learning platforms
- Attend and participate in IEP and Autism Waiver meetings
- Panel participant in formal hiring interviews for new applicants.
Program Coordinator
The Sheppard Pratt School
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Are responsible for the overall planning, direction, and evaluation of the Forbush School
- Monitor the behavioral and administrative aspects of the program
- Counsel, tutor, and determine action to be implemented for students in academic or behavioral crisis
- Supervise program staff and Curriculum Coordinator
- Are responsible for coordinating the program-wide curriculum; adherence to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) College and Career Readiness Curriculum; classroom instruction; and diagnostic, educational, and state mandated assessments
- Assist the director to obtain (from the various local school systems) and monitor curriculum, instruction, and assessment to ensure compliance with MSDE learning goals, COMAR regulations, and the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
Lead Special Education Teacher
The Sheppard Pratt School
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Responsible for the academic teaching and behavioral management of assigned students
- Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific student needs in instruction and create an appropriate learning environment in the classroom setting
- Develop lesson plans following MSDE curriculum guidelines
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on students’ progress
- Attend and participate in IEP and Autism Waiver meetings
- Work cooperatively with other members of the School staff
- Coach and develop teacher team
- Create and implement professional development trainings for current and new teachers
- Demonstrate knowledge of student’s individual needs and accommodations relative to their IEP
- Liaison support to school’s administrative team to provide support to other staff as needed
- Provide solutions and recommendations for parents to support in home challenges
- Created and performed in home and community observations to provide resources and support to families
- Participate in formal hiring interviews for new applicants.
Community Support Specialist (Case Management)
Archdiocese of Washington, DC – Catholic Charities
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Provides strength based recovery services to adults with serious mental illnesses that include co-occurring substance abuse disorders and chronic medical conditions
- Develops strong therapeutic relationships with consumers of different cultures and backgrounds
- Prepares clients for their transition back into the community
- Documents mental health symptom severity when presenting behaviors arise
- Provides quality services to clients using strengths based recovery model
- Participates in the development, updating, and implementation of consumer’s IRP (individual recovery plan)
- Solid ability to coordinate and collaborate with diverse groups of professionals across multiple departments and organizations
- Provides recreational therapy to patients.
After All Program Coordinator
The Arc Montgomery County, Children & Youth Services
06.2014 - 04.2016
- Provided daily classroom instruction and ensured staff adhered to program philosophy, policies, and goals
- Prepared, planned, and implemented weekly activities
- Hired, trained and evaluated employees
- Strong analytical, time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Coordinate placement of recommendation for children entering and leaving childcare program
- Directed, implemented, and monitored program planning
- Taught socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students’ individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system
- Provided crisis intervention for students and those in inclusive classrooms
- Served as the liaison between families and school systems to ensure children received essential educational and support services
- Worked closely with families and schools to monitor their progress and encourage them to complete short and long-term goals.
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Residential Team Coordinator
The Arc Montgomery County, Children & Youth Services
08.2013 - 10.2014
- Managed the direction, coordination, and operation of all homes he/she is assigned to, including, but not limited to: staff supervision, acting as agency/community liaison, family support, and support to other supervisory agents as directed
- Supported individual choice as identified by the team in the Individual Plan (IP)
- Followed all COMAR regulations, HIPPA regulations, DDA standards, legal guidelines and other regulatory standards
- Worked closely with clients and team members to provide personal care and positive community development
- Documented all client information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes
- Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as community personnel
- Organized projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking for clients
- Encouraged individuality and interacted with everyone displaying dignity and respect
- Interacted closely with families and schools to guarantee student’s success while tracking their short and long-term goals.
Cottage Supervisor
Edgemeade-Raymond A. Rogers Jr. School
06.2000 - 06.2012
- Applied crisis intervention, verbal de-escalation, and physical restraint after all options exhausted
- Served as an ongoing role model and provided tutoring during non-school hours
- Engaged with youth to teach social skills and awareness
- Ensured the safety and well-being of individual students and the cottage community
- Served as the liaison between families and the school systems to ensure children received specific and specialized educational and support services.
- Remained available for on-call emergency weekend staffing phone, responding to injuries, mental emergencies and supply deficiencies at moment's notice.
- Developed strong relationships with families to facilitate transparent communication regarding resident care and progress.
- Scheduled, coordinated and attended routine and specialty medical appointments, documenting and communicating changes and concerns to support comprehensive resident care.
- Conducted risk assessments for potential safety hazards, implementing necessary preventive measures in the facility.
- Maintained a safe and supportive living environment for residents with thorough facility inspections and timely maintenance.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Capella University
12.2027
Master of Science - Educational Psychology
Purdue Global Formerly Kaplan University
Davenport, IA12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA03.2016
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Student achievement
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Student and parent relations
- Restorative Practices
- School Improvement
- School Facilities and Operations
- Educational technology
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Staff Development
- Parent Communication
- Discipline management
- Relationship building and networking
- Disciplinary Actions
- Policy Implementation
- Verbal and written communication
- Student Engagement
- Standardized Testing
- Team Collaboration
- Behavioral Intervention
- IEP development
- School Administration
- Performance Evaluations
- Program Evaluation
- Teacher Training
- Peer Mediation
- Collaborative learning
- Personnel Management
- Budget Development
- Academic advising
- Transportation Coordination
- New Student Orientation
- Interpersonal strengths
- Safety awareness
- Safety
- Guest relations
- Staff management
Accomplishments
- Managed school operations for 70 students.
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Supervised team of 65 staff members.
Certification
- Certified Instructor, CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- TEACCH Training, UNC Charlotte - July 2019
Work Availability
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Timeline
Assistant Principal/Interim Education Director
The Sheppard Pratt School
07.2020 - Current
Program Coordinator
The Sheppard Pratt School
08.2018 - 07.2020
Lead Special Education Teacher
The Sheppard Pratt School
06.2017 - 08.2018
Community Support Specialist (Case Management)
Archdiocese of Washington, DC – Catholic Charities
04.2016 - 05.2017
After All Program Coordinator
The Arc Montgomery County, Children & Youth Services
06.2014 - 04.2016
Residential Team Coordinator
The Arc Montgomery County, Children & Youth Services
08.2013 - 10.2014
Cottage Supervisor
Edgemeade-Raymond A. Rogers Jr. School
06.2000 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Educational Psychology
Purdue Global Formerly Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Kaplan University
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Capella University
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