Kelsey Vickery
Hinesville,GA
Summary
Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education for 7+years. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement through progress monitoring and student assessments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
K-5 Special Education Teacher
Frank Long Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Liberty County School System
- Co-taught in Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Math, Science, and Reading inclusion classes
- Crisis Prevention Institute: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Trained
- Served as the LEA representative during IEP meetings, ensuring that the team collaboratively develops individualized education plans aligned with legal and district requirements.
- Led and facilitated IEP meetings, ensuring that all voices (parents, teachers, specialists) were heard and that decisions were made in the best interest of the student.
- Provided virtual state testing (Georgia Milestones Assessment System) tutoring sessions to include- navigating the platform, using the study guide to drive tutoring, and providing practice and immediate feedback
K-6 Collaborative Teacher
Walter Wellborn Elementary School
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: Calhoun County Board of Education
- Trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach-Comprehensive and Intermediate Levels
- Co-taught in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade Math and Reading inclusion classes
- Instructed V-Math researched based math intervention-Levels C-D
- Provided research based reading and math interventions for grades K-6
- Completed and implemented Safe and Civil Schools CHAMPS Classroom Management
- De-Escalation Strategy-Seclusion and Restraint Trained
- Calhoun County Board of Education
- Contact : Angela Bonds 256 -741-7433
Education
Master's Degree - K-6 Special Education
University of West Alabama
06.2021
Bachelor's Degree - K-6 General and Special Education
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2017
Skills
- Tailoring lessons and teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students with varying disabilities, ensuring each student has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their learning style or challenges
- Expertise in developing, implementing, and monitoring IEPs, working closely with families and the multidisciplinary team to set achievable, measurable goals and track student progress
- Implementing positive behavioral support strategies, designing behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and applying effective techniques to manage and redirect challenging behaviors in the classroom
- Partnering with general education teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists to create comprehensive and cohesive support for students
- Administering a variety of assessments to identify students’ strengths and areas for growth, using data to adjust teaching strategies and ensure progress toward IEP goals
- Proficiency in utilizing assistive technologies (eg, text-to-speech software, adaptive tools) to enhance accessibility and learning for students with physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy reading, arts and crafts, organizing materials and information, spending time with my family, going to the beach, and traveling.
Timeline
K-5 Special Education Teacher
Frank Long Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
K-6 Collaborative Teacher
Walter Wellborn Elementary School
01.2018 - 05.2022
Bachelor's Degree - K-6 General and Special Education
University of South Alabama
Master's Degree - K-6 Special Education
University of West Alabama
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