Kelli Mankin
Chillicothe,OH
Summary
Dynamic Intervention Specialist with a proven track record at Ross County Board of DD, excelling in IEP development and fostering parent-teacher collaboration. Skilled in differentiated instruction and behavior management, I effectively enhanced student engagement and academic progress, ensuring inclusive learning environments for diverse needs. Strong communicator dedicated to student success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Ross County Board of DD
08.2013 - Current
- Built strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by incorporating social-emotional learning strategies into daily activities.
- Provided ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting interventions as needed to optimize results.
- Increased student engagement through the use of differentiated instruction tailored to individual learning needs.
- Supported students with diverse needs, ensuring their academic progress aligned with IEP goals.
- Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues.
- Coordinated with other professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and school psychologists to address comprehensive student needs.
- Addressed behavioral issues through the implementation of positive behavior supports and interventions.
- Assisted teachers in modifying lesson plans and adapting instructional materials to facilitate inclusive learning environments.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH06-2013
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ohio University
Chillicothe, OH06-2009
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- IEP development
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Strong collaboration skills
- Progress monitoring
- Academic accommodations
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Faculty collaboration
- Classroom management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
Pioneer Center Commitment to Excellence Award for promoting inclusion and high-quality services for individuals in our community and going above and beyond everyday duties and exhibited volunteerism and compassion.
Leadership
Mentoring new teachers through the Resident Educator program, as well as through the lead teacher pilot program. I have assisted new teachers in writing lesson plans and creating classroom schedules, as well as provided materials, ideas on how to adapt lessons, hands-on learning activities, checklists for goal tracking, and ideas for IEP goals. I have provided behavioral interventions by doing classroom observations and providing feedback to the classroom teacher, as well as assisted with classroom management by facilitating classroom meetings with staff members.
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Ross County Board of DD
08.2013 - Current
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Rio Grande
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ohio University
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