Kendra Y. Hunter
Albany,GA
Summary
Special Education Teacher K-12
** Interrelated
** Adaptive
** Inclusion Math
Versatile, dedicated, and energetic Special Education Teacher with a heavy emphasis on individual needs of Special Education Students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. Certified and licensed in Georgia and recognized as a qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Dougherty County School System
01.2009 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities in self-contained setting.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Paraprofessional Educator
Dougherty County School System
08.2004 - 12.2008
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Assisted 50% of teachers with classroom management implementing documentation to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Oversaw 15-30 students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency 100%.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Substitute Teacher
Dougherty County School System
01.2002 - 05.2004
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised 200 plus lunchroom students and recess activities.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom
Education
M.ED. Special Education - Interrelated Special Education
Albany State University
Albany, GA12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA06.1989
High School Diploma -
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
Albany, GA06.1984
Skills
- GO-IEP Platform
- Ability to adapt
- Exceptional Collaboration Skills
- Heightened Communication Skills
- Compassionate
- Assessment knowledge and Skills
- Practical and theoretical Knowledge
- Excellent Listening Skills
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Selected Teacher the Month (4/22)
Certification
Georgia Teaching License (View online)
PSC Account: 609873
First Issued: 8/9/2013
Ends: 6/30/2023
References
Mrs. Sharisse Lewis- Special Education Teacher
Crisp County School System
(229) 376-6375
Ms. Pamela Tillman- Lead Special Education Teacher
Pamela.tillman@docoschools.org
Phone: (229) 310-9514
Ms. Tracy Stolze-Assistant Principal-Monroe Comprehensive High School
Tracy.Stolze@docoschools.org
Phone: (229) 894-1549
Additional Information
(TRS) Teacher Retirement System
21 1/2 years of creditable service
**May be willing to relocate.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Dougherty County School System
01.2009 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator
Dougherty County School System
08.2004 - 12.2008
Substitute Teacher
Dougherty County School System
01.2002 - 05.2004
M.ED. Special Education - Interrelated Special Education
Albany State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Savannah State University
High School Diploma -
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
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