Kelli Pollock
Trumbull,CT
Summary
Dynamic, collaborative educational leader who excels in
building and maintaining relationships amongst all stakeholders. Thoughtful, reflective problem-solver with a diverse set of professional experiences in special education, instructional leadership, curriculum development, social-emotional learning, and professional development..
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
District Supervisor of Specialized Instruction
Bridgeport Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of districtwide special education services
- Supervise and evaluate teachers
- Support administrators and PPT Teams with compliance with laws, regulations and guidelines
- Oversee district-wide Functional Education and Medically Complex programs
- Direct and monitor the Planning and Placement Team process and coordination of services for charter schools, magnet schools, and out-of-district placements
- Participate in hiring process for teachers and administrators
- Assist with special education budgets and grants
- Serve as Central Office representative on Districtwide Literacy Committee
National Facilitator and Curriculum Designer
All Kinds Of Minds
03.1997 - 08.2011
- Designed curriculum and facilitated Schools Attuned Professional Development program
- Conducted ongoing professional development in NYC public schools on neurodevelopmental approaches to teaching and learning
- Observed teachers; provided feedback and strategies
- Keynote Speaker, Connecticut Montessori Association Annual Conference “A Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching and Learning: The Role of Attention and Memory”
Curriculum Writer and Webinar Facilitator
Hidden Sparks
04.2009 - 07.2013
- Developed trainer curriculum for non-profit organization
- Created and implemented webinars for educators such as “Talking With Children About Learning Strengths and Struggles” and “Analyzing Student Work from a Neurodevelopmental Perspective”
Adjunct Professor
Bank Street College Of Education
09.1998 - 06.2000
- Instructed graduate special education students: "Social Studies as the Core of the Integrated Curriculum for Students with Special Needs”
Education
Education Leadership -
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CTMaster of Science - Special Education
Bank Street College of Education
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Literature And Rhetoric
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NYSkills
- Districtwide and school-based leadership experience
- Extensive professional development background
- International Institute of Restorative Practices Trainer
- Schoolwide long-term planning
- Instructional Coaching and Evaluation
- Diverse background in general and special education
- Data-based decision making
Teaching Experience
Special Education Teacher 9/2014 - 6/2021
Geraldine Johnson School - Bridgeport CT
- Served as Co-Chair of Special Education Committee
- Facilitated internal audit of special education procedures to ensure best practices and compliance
- Oversaw schoolwide Restorative Practices Initiative
- Chaired Social Emotional Learning committee
- Provided instructional leadership and professional development to staff on a variety of special education topics
- Developed reading and math curriculum
- Received “Going Above and Beyond” award
Special Education/General Education Teacher 9/1999 - 6/2006
Livingston Public Schools - Livingston NJ
- Honored as Teacher of the Year
- Piloted middle school inclusion program
- Facilitated parent workshops on supporting students with special needs at home
- Mentored and evaluated student teachers
Special Education Teacher 9/1995 - 6/1999
The Churchill School and Center - New York NY
- Supervised and mentored assistant teachers and student teachers
- Highlighted in Disney Channel documentary
Timeline
District Supervisor of Specialized Instruction
Bridgeport Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Curriculum Writer and Webinar Facilitator
Hidden Sparks
04.2009 - 07.2013
Adjunct Professor
Bank Street College Of Education
09.1998 - 06.2000
National Facilitator and Curriculum Designer
All Kinds Of Minds
03.1997 - 08.2011
Education Leadership -
Sacred Heart University
Master of Science - Special Education
Bank Street College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Literature And Rhetoric
Binghamton University
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