Kelly Rutkowski
Wyandotte Public Schools
WYANDOTTE,MI
30
years of professional experience
Experienced educator skilled in developing engaging curricula and implementing differentiated instruction strategies. Proven ability to analyze educational data, collaborate with parents, and promote critical thinking, resulting in improved student performance and a positive learning atmosphere.
Work History
Language Arts and Special Education Teacher
29 Years 10 Months- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs in classroom settings.
- Developed engaging curriculum to enhance student comprehension and appreciation of literature.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment, promoting student collaboration and effective communication skills.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing targeted feedback for academic improvement.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student progress and address educational challenges.
- Analyzed educational data to inform instructional decisions and improve overall program effectiveness.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques and multimedia resources.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in language arts education.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment that celebrated diversity and nurtured the unique talents of each individual learner.
- Led parent-teacher conferences that provided constructive feedback on student progress while fostering collaboration between home and school environments.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Assessed student writing using rubrics aligned with state standards, ensuring consistent evaluation criteria across all assignments.
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly, leading to improved performance for struggling learners.
- Developed individualized education plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Implemented adaptive learning strategies to accommodate diverse student needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Learning Disabilites
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education-Emotional Impairment
Skills
IEP development
Differentiated instruction
Lesson planning
Small group instruction
Classroom management
Co-teaching experience
Data management
Personalized instruction
Behavior intervention
Motivating students
Parent communication
Collaborative teamwork
Relationship building
Timeline
Language Arts and Special Education Teacher
Wyandotte Public Schools
08.1996 - 06.2026Read More
Eastern Michigan University
Master of Arts from Learning Disabilites
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Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts from Special Education-Emotional Impairment
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