Kelley Rossi
Conway,SC
Summary
Dynamic professional committed to a student-first philosophy, leading with empathy and compassion. Exceptional communication skills facilitate effective collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders, ensuring a cohesive approach to educational support. Extensive knowledge of diverse disabilities enables tailoring of content to meet individual needs through innovative and flexible strategies. Passionate about fostering an inclusive environment that empowers all learners to thrive.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Whittemore Park Middle School
Horry County Schools
500 El Bethel Rd, Conway, SC 29527
08.2023 - Current
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics.
- Applied positive reinforcement for performance and to redirect negative behaviors.
- Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others.
- Observed students to supply teachers with feedback regarding potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies to support maximum efficiency.
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Maintain student’s dignity
- Maintain confidentiality
- Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
ESE Teacher
Volusia County School Board
DeLand, FL
08.2021 - Current
- I taught ESE students Geometry, Self-Determination, Unique Abilities and Careers.
- Created and implemented lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Used kinesthetic, visual, and auditory approaches to enhance learning.
- Tracked student attendance and academic progress.
- Improved ESL students' reading levels through tailored instruction.
- Integrated technology and created engaging activities.
- Administered and graded assessments and state testing.
- Provided individualized attention while managing the classroom.
- Attended professional development workshops.
- Implemented behavior plans and crisis intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and wrote IEPs.
- Managed classroom activities and supported skill development.
Early Interventionist
Great Kids & Awesome Adults
Conway, SC
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented IFSPs and play therapy with children.
- Collaborated with pediatricians, therapists, and school districts to maintain continuum of care.
- Connected families with community programs such as food stamps, Medicaid, shelters, and more.
- Maintained accurate records for the company and two different state databases.
Special Education Paraprofessional 4
Volusia County School Board
DeLand, FL
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Provided personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Supported classroom dynamics and individual student strategies.
- Applied positive reinforcement and modeled social skills.
- Maintained classroom organization and cleanliness.
- Assisted with clerical tasks and classroom management.
School Bus Attendant
Volusia County School Board
DeLand, FL
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Ensured student safety during transportation.
- Assisted students with physical and mental limitations.
- Maintained order and discipline on the bus.
- Documented incidents and daily attendance.
- Communicated with drivers and caregivers regarding student needs.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Experience with special needs
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Comprehensive case management
- Individualized education plan development
- Behavioral intervention techniques
- Experience with autism
- Crisis management
- Effective behavior management
- Experience in special education
- Effective classroom management
- School Bus Driving
- Bus Driving
- Strong organizational abilities
- Collaborative teamwork
- Supportive interpersonal skills
- Customer service
- Analytical problem-solving
- Effective time management
- Proficient in computer applications
- Proficient in handling multiple tasks
- Strong verbal communication
- Strong organizational abilities
- Strong attention to detail
- Microsoft office
- Reliable and accountable
- Flexible and adaptable
- Efficient data input
- Decision-making
- Engaged listening
- Critical thinking
- Composed in high-stress situations
Certification
- CPI Certification
- Vector trainings
Timeline
Whittemore Park Middle School
Horry County Schools
08.2023 - Current
Early Interventionist
Great Kids & Awesome Adults
11.2022 - 07.2023
ESE Teacher
Volusia County School Board
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional 4
Volusia County School Board
10.2018 - 08.2021
School Bus Attendant
Volusia County School Board
05.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor’s degree - psychology
Southern New Hampshire University