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KELLY L. Dore

Eastlake,OH

Summary

Empathetic Intervention Specialist with compassion for special needs individuals and excellent comprehension of developmental issues. Professional yet warm and committed to gaining trust of children and families. Strengths include client education, counseling, referral services and outreach programs.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Intervention Specialist

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Elementary
Cleveland, OH
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed individualized education plans to support diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with teachers to implement effective intervention strategies.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions based on data analysis.
  • Facilitated parent meetings to discuss student performance and progress.
  • Built strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by incorporating social-emotional learning strategies into daily activities.
  • Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development, enhancing academic growth for all participants.
  • Provided ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting interventions as needed to optimize results.
  • Increased student engagement through the use of differentiated instruction tailored to individual learning needs.

Intervention Specialist/Special Education Liaison

Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Miles Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Enhanced student outcomes by implementing evidence-based intervention strategies and techniques.
  • Improved overall classroom performance by providing targeted support for struggling students in various subjects.
  • Increased student engagement through the use of differentiated instruction tailored to individual learning needs.
  • Assisted teachers in modifying lesson plans and adapting instructional materials to facilitate inclusive learning environments.
  • Built strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
  • Supported students with diverse needs, ensuring their academic progress aligned with IEP goals.
  • Strengthened collaboration among general education teachers, special education staff, and related service providers through regular meetings and communication.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, interventions implemented, and modifications made to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.

Intervention Specialist (Intensive Academic Services)/Special Education Liaison

Miles, CMSD
01.2021 - 06.2023
  • Service small group and individual students with Intensive Academic Needs
  • Integrate technology into daily lessons
  • Build rapport with students and family
  • Collaborate with other professionals
  • Create and teach lessons appropriate for IEP goals
  • Participate in weekly Teacher Based Team Meetings
  • Design and implement Individual Education Plans
  • Attend ETR meetings and give data-based input
  • Provide parent teacher conferences
  • Complete IEP Progress Reports
  • Plan for student transition
  • Attend Professional Development
  • Administer State and District Assessments
  • Create transition plans
  • Attend Monthly Liaison Meeting and report back to staff
  • Ensure IEP Compliance for the building
  • Part of the PBIS Team.

Intervention Specialist/Special Education Liaison

Patrick Henry, CMSD
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Service small group and individual students using school curriculum
  • Integrate technology into daily lessons
  • Build rapport with students and family
  • Collaborate with other professionals
  • Create and teach lessons appropriate for IEP goals
  • Participate in weekly Teacher Based Team Meetings
  • Design and implement Individual Education Plans
  • Attend ETR meetings and give data-based input
  • Provide parent teacher conferences
  • Complete IEP Progress Reports
  • Plan for student transition
  • Attend Professional Development
  • Administer State and District Assessments
  • Restorative Justice Trainer
  • Attend Monthly Liaison Meeting and report back to staff
  • Ensure IEP Compliance for the building.

Intervention Specialist

Ohio Virtual Academy, Maumee Ohio
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Service small group and individual students using computer-based learning
  • Build rapport with students and family
  • Collaborate with other professionals
  • Create and teach Social Skills Lessons
  • Participate in weekly Teacher Based Team Meetings
  • Design and implement Individual Education Plans
  • Attend ETR meetings and give data-based input
  • Provide parent teacher conferences
  • Complete IEP Progress Reports
  • Plan for student transition
  • Attend Professional Development
  • Administer State and District Assessments
  • Special Education Site Lead for state testing.

Intervention Specialist

THE ACADEMIES, Cleveland Ohio
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Service small group and individual students
  • Build rapport with students and family
  • Work closely with classroom teachers on data driven instruction
  • Create individual behavior plans when necessary
  • Participate in weekly Teacher Based Team Meetings
  • Design and implement Individual Education Plans
  • Provide parent teacher conferences
  • Complete Quarterly Progress Reports.

Title 1 Math Teacher

HOPE Academy Broadway, Cleveland, Ohio
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Provide intervention math lessons aligned with the curriculum
  • Track data of students
  • Manage small groups
  • Attend parent teacher conferences and provide input
  • Support classroom discipline in a small group setting
  • Attend all Staff Meetings/Professional Development.

Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher

Phoenix Village Academy, Cleveland Ohio
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Create weekly lessons based on Ohio Content Standards
  • Instruct students with a focus on Reading and Math
  • Create math curriculum map with short cycle assessments
  • Maintain classroom discipline
  • Work with Special Educator to create Individual Education Plans for students with special needs
  • Create Lessons to be worked on using the Promethean Board
  • Attend staff meetings and Professional Development meetings.

First Grade Teacher

Citizens' Academy, Cleveland Ohio
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Create engaging weekly lessons
  • Instruct students in Literacy, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science
  • Maintained a classroom that was a community of learners
  • Create Individual Education Plans for students with special needs
  • Attend weekly team level meetings, monthly staff meetings and professional development days
  • Collaborate with the first-grade team to plan field trips and assemblies
  • Supervise weekly lunch detention.

Instructional Assistant/Third Grade Literacy & Mathematics

Citizens' Academy, Cleveland Ohio
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Teach third grade Literacy and Mathematics class
  • Make weekly lesson plans that engaged all learners
  • Supervise classes during lunch and recess
  • Supervise students during hallway transitions
  • Attend monthly staff meetings and professional development days.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education with Reading Endorsement

Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OH
05.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
12.2003

Skills

  • Adaptive Learning
  • Assessment tools
  • Behavior Modification
  • Student Engagement
  • Understanding of special education
  • IEP development
  • Effective written and oral communication
  • Proficient in effective use of technology in the classroom

Related Experience

  • Intervention Specialist (Intensive Academic Services)/Special Education Liaison, Miles, CMSD, Cleveland, OH, 2021-Present, Service small group and individual students with Intensive Academic Needs, Integrate technology into daily lessons, Build rapport with students and family, Collaborate with other professionals, Create and teach lessons appropriate for IEP goals, Participate in weekly Teacher Based Team Meetings, Design and implement Individual Education Plans, Attend ETR meetings and give data-based input, Provide parent teacher conferences, Complete IEP Progress Reports, Plan for student transition, Attend Professional Development, Administer State and District Assessments, Create transition plans, Attend Monthly Liaison Meeting and report back to staff, Ensure IEP Compliance for the building, Part of the PBIS Team
  • Intervention Specialist/Special Education Liaison, Patrick Henry, CMSD, Cleveland, OH, 2018-2021, Service small group and individual students using school curriculum, Integrate technology into daily lessons, Build rapport with students and family, Collaborate with other professionals, Create and teach lessons appropriate for IEP goals, Participate in weekly Teacher Based Team Meetings, Design and implement Individual Education Plans, Attend ETR meetings and give data-based input, Provide parent teacher conferences, Complete IEP Progress Reports, Plan for student transition, Attend Professional Development, Administer State and District Assessments, Restorative Justice Trainer, Attend Monthly Liaison Meeting and report back to staff, Ensure IEP Compliance for the building
  • Intervention Specialist, Ohio Virtual Academy, Maumee, OH, 2013-2018, Service small group and individual students using computer-based learning, Build rapport with students and family, Collaborate with other professionals, Create and teach Social Skills Lessons, Participate in weekly Teacher Based Team Meetings, Design and implement Individual Education Plans, Attend ETR meetings and give data-based input, Provide parent teacher conferences, Complete IEP Progress Reports, Plan for student transition, Attend Professional Development, Administer State and District Assessments, Special Education Site Lead for state testing
  • Intervention Specialist, THE ACADEMIES, Cleveland, OH, 2010-2013, Service small group and individual students, Build rapport with students and family, Work closely with classroom teachers on data driven instruction, Create individual behavior plans when necessary, Participate in weekly Teacher Based Team Meetings, Design and implement Individual Education Plans, Provide parent teacher conferences, Complete Quarterly Progress Reports
  • Title 1 Math Teacher, HOPE Academy Broadway, Cleveland, OH, 2009-2010, Provide intervention math lessons aligned with the curriculum, Track data of students, Manage small groups, Attend parent teacher conferences and provide input, Support classroom discipline in a small group setting, Attend all Staff Meetings/Professional Development
  • Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher, Phoenix Village Academy, Cleveland, OH, 2008-2009, Create weekly lessons based on Ohio Content Standards, Instruct students with a focus on Reading and Math, Create math curriculum map with short cycle assessments, Maintain classroom discipline, Work with Special Educator to create Individual Education Plans for students with special needs, Create Lessons to be worked on using the Promethean Board, Attend staff meetings and Professional Development meetings
  • First Grade Teacher, Citizens' Academy, Cleveland, OH, 2005-2008, Create engaging weekly lessons, Instruct students in Literacy, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science, Maintained a classroom that was a community of learners, Create Individual Education Plans for students with special needs, Attend weekly team level meetings, monthly staff meetings and professional development days, Collaborate with the first-grade team to plan field trips and assemblies, Supervise weekly lunch detention
  • Instructional Assistant/Third Grade Literacy & Mathematics, Citizens' Academy, Cleveland, OH, 2004-2005, Teach third grade Literacy and Mathematics class, Make weekly lesson plans that engaged all learners, Supervise classes during lunch and recess, Supervise students during hallway transitions, Attend monthly staff meetings and professional development days

References

  • Jennifer Felice, Intervention Specialist, 7094 Hoover Drive, Mentor, Ohio, 44060, 440-487-0207
  • Shanoe Singh, Reading Intervention Specialist, 3377 Napa Blvd Avon, Ohio 44011, 440-759-4950
  • Elizabeth Hibbs, Executive Director of the Early Childhood Alliance, 3977 Troon Drive, Uniontown, Ohio, 44685, 765-278-2371
  • Alyssa Dunn, First Grade Teacher, 3711 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, Ohio 44116, 440-396-6374

Timeline

Intervention Specialist

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Elementary
08.2024 - Current

Intervention Specialist/Special Education Liaison

Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.2023 - 06.2024

Intervention Specialist (Intensive Academic Services)/Special Education Liaison

Miles, CMSD
01.2021 - 06.2023

Intervention Specialist/Special Education Liaison

Patrick Henry, CMSD
01.2018 - 01.2021

Intervention Specialist

Ohio Virtual Academy, Maumee Ohio
01.2013 - 01.2018

Intervention Specialist

THE ACADEMIES, Cleveland Ohio
01.2010 - 01.2013

Title 1 Math Teacher

HOPE Academy Broadway, Cleveland, Ohio
01.2009 - 01.2010

Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher

Phoenix Village Academy, Cleveland Ohio
01.2008 - 01.2009

First Grade Teacher

Citizens' Academy, Cleveland Ohio
01.2005 - 01.2008

Instructional Assistant/Third Grade Literacy & Mathematics

Citizens' Academy, Cleveland Ohio
01.2004 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Cleveland State University

Master of Science - Special Education with Reading Endorsement

Ursuline College