Keisha L. Whitfield
Columbus,OH
Summary
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dedicated educator offering a 15-year history of supporting student academic growth and social-emotional well-being. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, students, staff, administrators, and community stakeholders. Demonstrated knowledge of the Ohio Standards, the MTSS process, restorative discipline, public speaking, coaching teachers, and IEP compliance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Gahanna City Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with faculty to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, increasing student engagement across subjects.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
Intervention Specialist
Gahanna City Schools
08.2013 - Current
- Developed trusting relationships with parents, guardians and staff that allowed for effective academic growth for students
- Developed and implemented IEP goals, FBA, BIP, and high school transition plans
- Helped modify general education curriculum to accommodate students with mild to moderate learning disabilities
- Conducted building and district trainings on co-teaching, accommodation compliance, progress monitoring, executive function strategies, teacher self-care, and SEL
- Maintained accurate and complete student records for IEP compliance
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions to support students, parents, and staff
- Collaborated with staff and related service providers on creation, implementation, and monitoring of tiered interventions
- Advisor to Student Leadership Team
- Contributing member on the Building Leadership Team
- MTSS data coach for grades K and 4
Intervention Specialist
Sherwood Middle School
08.2007 - 06.2013
- Implemented 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade math and science curriculum in a self-contained classroom
- Built classroom culture based on community and respect for the learning of all students
- Developed and implemented IEP goals and objectives
- Conducted IEP, alternate assessments and behavior intervention plan meetings
- Trained staff on IEP review and accommodation compliance
- Trained staff on the improvement of curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities
- Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues
- Tailored education and development goals to match individual student abilities and needs
Intervention Specialist Consultant
Academy Of Columbus- Imagine Charter Schools
12.2005 - 08.2007
- Assisted in the preparation of Functional Behavior Assessments
- Served as consultant for IEP reviews and initiations
- Trained staff on methods of teaching Ohio standards to at risk students with learning disabilities and behavioral needs
- Conducted IEP record reviews for compliance and quality control
- Organized and setup ETR, IEP and 504 Plan meetings
Graduate Assistant
Miami University
09.2003 - 07.2004
- Worked with Dean and Provost of the School of Education to gather research for reports and department evaluations
- Maintained and updated student records through Banner and Blackboard databases
Education
M.Ed - Special Education
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.2007
Bachelor of Arts And Science - Political Science/Public Administration
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH05.2001
Skills
- Student, Parent and Staff Rapport-Building
- Crisis Management
- Staff Development
- Restorative Discipline
- Data Analysis
- Behavioral Modification Support
- Special Education
- Coordinate and Coach Parent Volunteers, and Aides
- Student Teacher Evaluation
- Classroom Management
- MTSS Support
Accomplishments
Featured writing contributor for two college level special education textbooks 2016/2022
Member of the ODE Fairness and Sensitivity Committee for Ohio state testing 2019-Present
Collaborated with peers on multiple school and district level committees-2007-Present
Advisor for the GLHS Diaspora program-2023
Martha Jennings Institute Fellow-2019
Special education public speaker-2018-Present
Special education parent consultant-2017-Present
Invention League Teacher of the Year-2011
Certification
Certified Orton Gillingham- valid
Certified Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)- valid
Certified CPR-valid
Licensed Mild to Moderate Special Education- valid
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Gahanna City Schools
07.2023 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Gahanna City Schools
08.2013 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Sherwood Middle School
08.2007 - 06.2013
Intervention Specialist Consultant
Academy Of Columbus- Imagine Charter Schools
12.2005 - 08.2007
Graduate Assistant
Miami University
09.2003 - 07.2004
M.Ed - Special Education
Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts And Science - Political Science/Public Administration
Central State University
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