Kelli Nix
Hugoton
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at High Plains Educational Cooperative, adept at developing individualized education plans and implementing evidence-based interventions. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. Skilled in fostering teamwork and collaboration, enhancing student engagement, and utilizing assistive technology to support diverse learners' needs. Committed to creating inclusive and nurturing learning environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
High Plains Educational Cooperative
08.2013 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to each student's unique learning needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adapt instructional strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
Early Interventionist
Russell Child Development Center
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Developed individualized intervention plans for children with developmental delays.
- Collaborated with families to enhance child development strategies and support systems.
- Conducted assessments to identify children's needs and track progress over time.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support for each child's development.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Conducted child assessments during intervention visits.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
Early Childhood Educator
Elkhart Elementary School
08.1998 - 05.2000
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans promoting cognitive and social development in early childhood students.
- Fostered a nurturing environment to support emotional growth and individual learning styles of diverse learners.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to create individualized education plans addressing specific needs of children.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress, adapting instruction based on developmental milestones achieved.
- Organized educational activities that enhance creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OKMaster of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Emporia State University
Emporia, KSSkills
- Individualized education plans
- Sensory integration techniques
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Inclusive teaching practices
- Early intervention strategies
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Play-based learning
- Language development strategies
- Knowledge of Child development
- Visual supports implementation
- Assistive technology integration
- Positive reinforcement techniques
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
High Plains Educational Cooperative
08.2013 - Current
Early Interventionist
Russell Child Development Center
08.2011 - 07.2013
Early Childhood Educator
Elkhart Elementary School
08.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Education
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Emporia State University