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Kelly Rice

Birmingham

Summary

Hard-working supervising teacher with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to help students to reach full potential. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies. Collaborating with multidisciplinary team to focus on best steps for a whole family approach. Seeking to help families and students through technology, curriculum, and communication.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Nanny

Roberts Family
01.2010 - 07.2015
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • planned daily activities
  • participated in school meetings (as needed)
  • developed in home reinforcement systems

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Private Inclusive Preschool
08.2015 - Current


  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction accordingly to meet individual needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, using data analysis tools to inform ongoing instructional planning and decision making.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Create and execute standards based lesson plans for children with special needs and neurotypical peer models
  • Lead teacher in classroom team of three: 1 lead teacher, 2 assistants- train assistants in maladaptive behavior strategies, reinforcement systems, data collection, daily teaching based on lesson plans, weekly professional development
  • participation in fundraising events for non profit organization : volunteer positions for galas, recreational events, etc

Special Needs Church Ministry Team Member

Briarwood Presbyterian Church
01.2007 - 12.2017
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual children and adults to enable a safe environment in church setting
  • Collaborated with ministry team members to develop comprehensive support plans for each student''s unique needs.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Aided in executing a shadow system between teens and children to visit age appropriate sunday school classrooms
  • Provided respite care for families of those with special needs (outings and in church care)
  • Part of team to benefit whole family time to worship
  • Community support and outreach

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
04.2018

Skills

in depth knowledge of early childhood development principles and best practices

  • excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • leadership training
  • 8 years of standards and curriculum based teaching experience (in person and online)
  • determination to expand on curriculum and standards based on individual and group needs
  • ability to admit mistakes and seek advice to make improvements

Certification

  • registered behavior technician


Timeline

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Private Inclusive Preschool
08.2015 - Current

Private Nanny

Roberts Family
01.2010 - 07.2015

Special Needs Church Ministry Team Member

Briarwood Presbyterian Church
01.2007 - 12.2017

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

University of Alabama At Birmingham

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