Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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Kendra Y. Hunter

Albany,GA

Summary

Organized Special Educator successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Georgia and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraeducator, Special Education

Dougherty County School System
Albany, GA
08.2002 - Current

Assisted Certified teacher with daily responsibilities by providing necessary learning materials, clerical duties, and ensuring student safety for Special Need Students in classroom. Served in this position for 2 years.

Special Education Teacher

Dougherty County School System
Albany, Georgia
08.2001 - Current
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Developed 37 IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth during 23-23 academic calendar.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Promoted positive learning environment through use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of inclusion students.
  • Mentored 4 new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
  • Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
  • Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Served as mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.

Education

M.ED - Special Education P-12

Albany State University
Albany, GA
12.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA
05.1989

Skills

  • IEP compliance
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Literacy support
  • Student Advocacy
  • Instructional support
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Reading instruction
  • Autism understanding
  • Special needs
  • Special education curriculum
  • Teaching and instruction
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Parental interaction
  • Life Skills Development
  • Experienced with GO-IEP Platform, Google Platforms, trained with AI,

Accomplishments

  • Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
  • Special Education Department chairperson for 4 years.
  • Selected teacher of the month 3 times

Affiliations

  • National Association of Educators NAE
  • Georgia Association of Educators GAE

Certification

Certified Special Education Teacher in the State of Georgia. Georgia Professional Standards Commission License number 809703

Additional Information

Seeking to obtain a teaching position as a Special Education Teacher (Adaptive Curriculum) in the State of Georgia. Seeking relocation.

Timeline

Paraeducator, Special Education

Dougherty County School System
08.2002 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Dougherty County School System
08.2001 - Current

M.ED - Special Education P-12

Albany State University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Savannah State University
Kendra Y. Hunter