Kelli Garon
Livingston,LA
Summary
Experienced educational diagnostician with a solid history in special education and evaluation. Strengths include understanding learning disabilities, conducting student evaluations, and developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, school staff, and parents, ensuring successful transition planning and data-driven decision-making. Skilled in educational assessment and fostering employability skills in students
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Livingston Parish Public Schools
Livingston , LA
01.2009 - Current
- Coordinate special education evaluations and triennial reevaluations.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that serves four schools in the district.
- Analyze student RTI data to determine progress.
- Review the results of the evaluations and reevaluations with parents, and school personnel.
Project SEARCH Instructor/Coordinator
Johnson City Schools
Johnson City, TN
05.2024 - 10.2025
- Spearheaded the Project SEARCH program with Johnson City Schools, Goodwill of Tennessee, Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation, and Johnson City Medical Center.
- Facilitated as a liaison between the interns, their families, the Project SEARCH Committee, and internship department managers.
- Ensured the interns acquired the tasks needed for their internships and helped them develop employability and soft skills.
Educational Diagnostician
Johnson City Schools
Johnson City , TN
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted monthly special education content meetings with special education staff.
- Reviewed out-of-district IEPs, and collaborated with the special education staff to determine student placement based on the IEP.
- Collected and reviewed data, administered educational assessments, and coordinated evaluations and triennial reevaluations.
- Conducted behavior manifestation determination meetings with students, parents, school staff, and administration.
- Participated in transition meetings for students who were moving up to the middle school and high school levels.
- Participated in eligibility determination meetings for initial evaluations and reevaluations, with new concerns.
- Reported evaluation and triennial reevaluation results to parents, teachers, and school administrators.
Education
Master of Education Degree in Special Education -
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond12-2002
Skills
- Special education evaluation
- Educational assessment
- Individualized Education Plans
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Collaboration with parents
- Effective communication
- Transition planning
- Data analysis
Timeline
Project SEARCH Instructor/Coordinator
Johnson City Schools
05.2024 - 10.2025
Educational Diagnostician
Johnson City Schools
08.2023 - 05.2024
Educational Diagnostician
Livingston Parish Public Schools
01.2009 - Current
Master of Education Degree in Special Education -
Southeastern Louisiana University
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