Kelly Casey
Rowayton
Summary
Seasoned Special Education Teacher adept in collaboration, differentiated instruction, and student records/progress management. Excelled in fostering student engagement and achieving growth in all academic areas targeted. Experienced with developing and implementing meaningful and appropriately challenging individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs to enhance educational outcomes. Utilizes effective behavior management techniques to create positive and inclusive classroom environment. Track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success and development. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Greenwich Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals. Goals and objectives were created that were tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth. Progress monitoring data was collected weekly, and progress updates were shared with parents biweekly.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Have worked with students within grades K-5. My focus has been on developing individualized instruction based on students specific needs and weaknesses. I have created and delivered lessons in the areas of reading, writing, math, and executive functioning.
- Wilson Reading System trained. I use WRS daily with students in a variety of gradess.
Special Education Teacher
Darien Public Schools
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
Special Education Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
07.2017 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Worked as a grade team lead managing the whole grade team for 2 years. As a team leader, I met with each team member weekly, ran weekly team meetings, assigned roles and responsibilities, and provided constructive feedback.
- I had 100% growth rate for my small group close reading data according to their F&P reading tests. I had students on my caseload who started below grade level and had specific learning disabilities in the area of reading fluency and comprehension.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Special Education Teacher
Springer School And Center
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
- This was a private school for students with learning disabilities. The focus was to teach the students effective tools and strategies to help them become more independent, confident, and successful in school.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Special Education Teacher
Miamisburg Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life and academic skills.
- Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments.
- Worked collaboratively with BCBA's, social workers, school psychologists, and classroom teachers to ensure a cohesive plan was in place for each student.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Miami University
Oxford, OH05.2014
Skills
- Several Co Teaching Models
- Student Progress Reporting/Records Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Effective Small Group Instruction Lesson and Delivery
- Individual Education Plans (creating and implementing)
- Collaborative Teamwork
Accomplishments
- 2019 Excellence Award Recipient
- 2018 Excellence Award Recipient
- 2016 Miami Valley A-List recipient
- 2015 Autism Speaks Award Recipient
- 2015 Miamisburg Making A Difference Award
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Greenwich Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Darien Public Schools
05.2021 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
07.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Springer School And Center
08.2016 - 05.2017
Special Education Teacher
Miamisburg Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Miami University
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