Kelly Todd
Pitman,NJ
Summary
Ambitious and versatile Special Education Teacher with strong communication skills and positive attitude looking to...focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and developing standards-aligned English Language Arts curriculum, including skills-based assessments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Deptford Township School District
09.2011 - Current
- Led design, implementation, and modifications for English Language Arts curriculum in 7th and 8th grade classrooms.
- Developed standards-based English Language Arts curriculum for General Education and Special Education populations, including skills-based assessments, district-wide vertical alignment, and Universal Design for Learning,
- Created curriculum-based pacing calendars and thematic units with essential questions.
- Created innovative lesson plans.
- Implemented accommodations and modifications for the In-class Resource setting, while maintaining standards-based rigor.
- Created well-written, professional, and detailed 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.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education- Spanish/TESL
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2009
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Instructional Strategies
- Technology Integration
- Editing and proofreading
- Standards Alignment
- Progress Tracking
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making
- Learning Management Systems
- Subject matter expertise- English Language Arts
- Curriculum Design
- Content Development
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Deptford Township School District
09.2011 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education
Rowan University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education- Spanish/TESL
Temple University
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