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Kelley Rohnke

Kelley Rohnke

Long Beach,CA

Summary

I have been a Resource Specialist for 15 years of my career implementing a coteaching model. I was a Self Contained Mild/Moderate teacher for 5 years, also using a coteaching model, for grades 2/3 and 4/5. Throughout my 20 years of experience with LBUSD, I have also been a Home Hospital and a BTSA coach for new teachers in SPED for both LBUSD and CSULB. I have been apart of district teams to support curriculum and instruction such as the ILT, STEP, Literacy Team and the IEP Handbook team. I am also a National Board Certified Teacher. I have an Autism Authorization clearance and an Administrative Preliminary Credential, as well. I have 20 years of experience in Special Education and Coteaching. I consider myself an expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. I am committed to long-term student success through a well-rounded education.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Education Specialist

LBUSD
07.2003 - Current
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Provided emotional support to students and families.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05.2002

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
08.2006

Skills

  • Special Education
  • Nonviolent Intervention
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Organizational Skills
  • Classroom Management
  • Instructional Practices
  • Educational Strategies
  • Self-Contained Classrooms
  • Team Collaboration
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Emotional Disorders
  • IEP Compliance
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Differentiated Instruction

Timeline

Education Specialist

LBUSD
07.2003 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University - Long Beach

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

California State University - Dominguez Hills

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