KELSEY T. LEDBETTER
Canton,NC
Summary
Experienced special education teacher with a proven track record of creating inclusive and supportive learning environments for diverse student populations. Skilled in developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Seeking a new career path to leverage expertise in case management, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills. Eager to transition transferable skills, such as effective communication, problem-solving, and organization, into a new professional setting.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
9-12 Special Education Lead Teacher, Intensive Intervention Classroom
Pisgah High School
01.2022 - Current
- Instructed students with moderate to severe disabilities in separate setting classroom
- Case manager for student's individualized education plans
- Created inclusive learning opportunities
- Specialized in community based learning
- JV and Varsity Assistant Cheerleading Coach
- School Improvement Team EC Representative
6-8 Special Education Lead Teacher, Intensive Intervention Classroom
Owen Middle School
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided individualized instruction to students with mild-moderate disabilities in academic and functional subjects
- Managed student's individualized education plans and communicated with parents weekly
- Cheerleading coach
- Sunshine Committee Chair
K- 12 Teacher, Focusing on Special Education Services
Have Faith Haiti Bilingual School
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided special education services
- Collaborated with Haitian staff as well as led professional developments to educate staff on teaching students with disabilities
- Outside of school hours served as a care giver for children at the orphanage
7th and 8th Grade Special Education Lead Teacher, Autism Classroom
Shelby Middle School
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided specialized instruction to students with Autism in the general, inclusive, and adapted settings throughout the total school environment
- Provided and organized variety of extracurricular opportunities for students
- School Improvement Team- EC Representative
- Director of Autism Professional Development
- Shelby Middle School Exceptional Children Department Chair
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education- Severe And Profound
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Special Education- Adapted Curriculum
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05.2016
Skills
- Case Management
- Communication
- Organization
- Differentiated Instruction
Accomplishments
- Owen Middle School Teacher of the Year - Spring 2022
- Hoyt Q. Bailey Agape Award- Cleveland County Schools - Fall 2017
Certification
- North Carolina Licensure in Special Education- Adapted Curriculum (K-12)
- North Carolina Licensure in Special Education- General Curriculum (K-12)
- North Carolina Licensure in Special Education- Severe and Profound Disabilities (K-12)
Professional Development
- Foundations of Autism: Instructional Practices - Fall 2023
- Understanding and Applying the Math ECS - Spring 2023
- Creation of Supporting Math Extended Content Standards - Summer 2023
- NC-DCDT Transition Conference - Spring 2023
- 71st Conference on Exceptional Children - Fall 2022
- North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching- Leadership Training - Fall of 2017
- Keys to Literacy - Summer 2017
- Reading Research to Classroom Practice - Summer 2017
- Read Naturally - Fall 2017
- 37th Annual Autism Conference - Fall 2017
- Number Worlds Training - Fall 2016
- TEACCH Autism Training - Fall 2016
Timeline
9-12 Special Education Lead Teacher, Intensive Intervention Classroom
Pisgah High School
01.2022 - Current
6-8 Special Education Lead Teacher, Intensive Intervention Classroom
Owen Middle School
01.2019 - 01.2022
K- 12 Teacher, Focusing on Special Education Services
Have Faith Haiti Bilingual School
01.2018 - 01.2019
7th and 8th Grade Special Education Lead Teacher, Autism Classroom
Shelby Middle School
01.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Arts - Special Education- Severe And Profound
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education- Adapted Curriculum
Appalachian State University
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