Kelli Platt
Pearland,TX
Summary
I am a passionate teacher seeking an opportunity to return to the preschool setting. My experience working with students with special needs has given me a strong understanding of the importance of meeting all students where they are while providing engaging and diversified lessons and activities. I believe in building relationships, working diligently, and setting high expectations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Challenger Elementary School
Pearland, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
PPCD Teacher
Challenger Elementary School
Pearland, TX
August - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented strategies to accommodate specific disabilities and neurodivergent needs.
- Created engaging lesson plans, activities and materials to meet the needs of special education students.
- Participated in multidisciplinary teams responsible for developing IEPs for PPCD students.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to ensure appropriate integration of special education services.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Modeled rule-following and kind behavior, employing behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Sociology
Union University
Jackson, TN05-2000
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Social Skills Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Parent communications
Certification
- EC-6 Core Subjects
- EC-12 Special Education
- ESL
- Science of Teaching Reading
Accomplishments
- New Teacher of the Year Award 2023
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Challenger Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
PPCD Teacher
Challenger Elementary School
August - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Sociology
Union University
- EC-6 Core Subjects
- EC-12 Special Education
- ESL
- Science of Teaching Reading
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