Kelli Harris
Leitchfield,KY
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Grayson County Board Of Education
07.2001 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Head Volleyball Coach
Grayson County Board Of Education
07.2019 - 11.2023
- Scheduled and organized all practice sessions for volleyball athletes with help of assistant coaches.
- Maintained open-door policy with volleyball players, enabling free discuss of concerns or issues without fear of reprisal.
- Instructed players, both individually and in groups, on rules and regulations for volleyball.
- Monitored academic status of volleyball student-athletes for eligibility requirements.
- Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
- Reviewed and updated game strategies and techniques to optimize training sessions.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
KY YMCA Youth Advisor
Grayson County Board Of Education
08.2011 - 08.2020
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues to learn more about the democratic processes.
- Developed volunteer service activities.
- Held bill writing workshops.
- Organized and facilitated speaking opportunities to defend their bills.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Lead GCHS to be a leader in state for total service hours with in our club.
- Awarded Conference Life award.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KYMaster of Arts - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY2004
Master of Arts - Athletic Administration
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI08.1994
Skills
- Motivating Students
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Transition Planning
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Parent Communication
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Progress Evaluations
- Instructional Strategies
- Classroom Management
Accomplishments
- Achieved 87:75 record in 2019-2023.
- District titles: 2019, 2020, 2023
- Regional Runners-up: 2020
- 2001-2007 record 123-95
- District titles: 2003, 2004. 2006
- Regional Runners-up: 2004
Timeline
Head Volleyball Coach
Grayson County Board Of Education
07.2019 - 11.2023
KY YMCA Youth Advisor
Grayson County Board Of Education
08.2011 - 08.2020
Special Education Teacher
Grayson County Board Of Education
07.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Kentucky University
Master of Arts - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Western Kentucky University
Master of Arts - Athletic Administration
Western Michigan University
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