Kelli Niles
Collinsville,Texas
Summary
Caring educator with 20 years of experience in Special Education instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Pilot Point Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Educational Diagnostician
Cooke County Special Education Services
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Supported educators in modifying curriculum and instructional methods, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Improved student success rates by identifying specific learning challenges and creating targeted intervention strategies.
- Assisted school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
- Expanded knowledge of current research trends through ongoing professional development opportunities, better informing assessment practices.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by implementing evidence-based practices to enhance educational outcomes.
- Mentored teachers in effective differentiation techniques, resulting in more inclusive classroom environments.
- Served as liaison between school staff, families, and outside service providers, coordinating efforts to maximize student success.
- Presented findings at professional development workshops, contributing to a greater understanding of best practices among peers.
- Applied knowledge of ethnic, linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity for evaluation, planning, and instruction.
- Enhanced student learning outcomes by implementing individualized educational plans and interventions.
- Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
- Facilitated regular meetings with stakeholders to review progress towards goals and make necessary adjustments to educational plans.
- Maintained detailed documentation of student progress over time, ensuring accurate records were available for future planning purposes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive assessments for students with diverse needs.
- Conducted thorough evaluations, accurately pinpointing areas requiring additional support or intervention.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Offered informative workshops for educators, school leaders and faculty members.
- Contributed positively to the overall functioning of the special education department as part of a collaborative team.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
Teacher
Pilot Point Middle School
08.2004 - 06.2019
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Education
Masters of Education - Special Education With A Diagnostician Endorsement
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Special Education And Kinesology
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX12.2003
High School Diploma -
Collinsville High School
Collinsville, TX05.1999
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Growth Mindset
- Public Speaking
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student needs assessment
- Student evaluations
- Student Records Management
- Faculty Collaboration
- Special Needs Students
Timeline
Teacher
Pilot Point Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
Educational Diagnostician
Cooke County Special Education Services
07.2019 - 06.2022
Teacher
Pilot Point Middle School
08.2004 - 06.2019
Masters of Education - Special Education With A Diagnostician Endorsement
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Bachelor of Science - Special Education And Kinesology
Texas A&M University - Commerce
High School Diploma -
Collinsville High School
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