Kelly Buscher Puckett
Asheboro,NC
Summary
A creative Behavior Specialist with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Specialist
Bibb County Board Of Education
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Coached case managers on the development and implementation of Behavioral Intervention Plans.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Consulted with regular education and special education teachers to develop instructional and intervention strategies.
- Planned and facilitated professional learning tools, resources and educational materials to enhance behavior management skills.
Volleyball Coach
Tsunami Volleyball Club
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
Special Education Teacher
Heard Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Instruct students based on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs); assesses and monitors student progress
- Work with General Education Teachers to develop lesson plans; identifies instructional materials; assesses equipment needs to augment instruction; maintains student data; utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to improve student achievement in a general curriculum; and promotes positive student behavior
- Schedules and prepares relevant paperwork; and conducts IEP meetings
- Consults and collaborates with parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals regarding students’ educational programming
- Participates in departmental meetings and professional learning activities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
Mount de Sales Academy
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Maintain thorough knowledge of all rules, game procedure, coaching techniques, and current trends in volleyball.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
Special Education Teacher
Georgia Network of Educational and Therapeutic Services
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of students with emotional behavioral disorders.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Education
Master of Art & Teaching -
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Mississippi
University, MS05.2016
Skills
- Classroom management
- Behavior Support
- Differentiated instruction
- Student counseling
Certification
SP ED General Curriculum (P-12) Consultative 7/2021 - 6/30/2026
Mindset , June 2023
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
Bibb County Board Of Education
07.2022 - 05.2023
Volleyball Coach
Tsunami Volleyball Club
10.2021 - 04.2023
Special Education Teacher
Heard Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Georgia Network of Educational and Therapeutic Services
07.2018 - 07.2019
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
Mount de Sales Academy
06.2018 - 10.2021
Master of Art & Teaching -
Georgia College And State University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Mississippi
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