Kelly Mason
Woodstock,Il
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with 28 years in a therapeutic setting, focusing on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Use of trauma informed practices in the classroom, creative curriculum development and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities for grades K-12. Proficient in employing strong communication skills with students , parents and colleagues.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Woodstock Consolidated School District #200
08.2018 - Current
- Create and Supplement K-4 Reading programs with Science, Social studies and life skills curriculum
- Sub for High School Art History (1 semester)
- Teach High School Life Skills (creating all curriculum)
- Teach High School Pre-vocational classes (creating curriculum)
- Strong understanding and use of various computer technologies (Canvas, Power School, EPIC books, Clever, Brain-pop, NearPOD, GOOGLE Docs, Slides, Kami, Kodable, CodeHS)
- Input IEPs for incoming elementary students
- Managed caseload of 6 students
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement
- Use of point and level system to track students progress and provide data for IEP monitoring
- Using trauma informed best practices, redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Coordinated and debriefed with classroom associates in order to best support students
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs, including autism
Special Education Teacher
Allendale
07.1996 - 08.2018
- Taught self-contained ED students grades 7-12
- Created differentiated life skills program and data collection procedures
- Used assessment data to track students' progress
- Collaborated with school team and parents to develop and implement IEPs
- Mentored new teachers (2 year program)
- Provided training for staff on transition plans and assessments
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching, Learning Disabilities , Behavior Disorders
National Louis University
1996
Bachelor of Science - Retail Management
Michigan State University
1985
Skills
- Use of Trauma Informed Practices within classroom setting and daily debriefings with educational teams
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Job Readiness Focus and Training
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
- Strong understanding of computer skills, including remote/virtual teaching
- IEP/BIP development and maintenance
References
- Catherine Cantwell: Assistant Principal, cacantwell13@gmail.com, 815-353-1667
- Jennifer Adams: Social Worker, Jadams@wcusd200.org
- Kelly Davis: Educator, kellyd1620@gmail.com, 815.354.1067
- Sarah Adkins: Counselor, seadkins02@gmail.com, 815-754-2154
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Woodstock Consolidated School District #200
08.2018 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Allendale
07.1996 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Teaching, Learning Disabilities , Behavior Disorders
National Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Retail Management
Michigan State University
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