Kennedi Traylor Wilks
Fort Payne,AL
Summary
I bring a genuine passion for helping students succeed and believe that patience and compassion are essential when working with learners who have diverse needs. I strive to create a positive, encouraging environment where students feel supported, understood, and confident in their abilities. I also offer a strong work ethic and a flexible, team-oriented mindset, always willing to step in wherever I am needed to best support students and staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Dekalb County Schools
Fort Payne, AL
01.2023 - Current
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Facilitated open communication channels between students, families, and educators to enhance student support.
Zoning Officer
City of Rainsville
Rainsville, Alabama
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Responded to citizen inquiries and complaints with professionalism and efficiency.
- Conducted thorough assessments of land use proposals to ensure compliance with zoning regulations.
- Enforced compliance with regulatory standards and policies.
- Issued business licenses to local businesses.
Sanitation Clerk
City of Rainsville
Rainsville, Alabama
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Supported public inquiries by providing information about city sanitation services.
- Utilized office software to create reports and maintain databases accurately.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Communicated with customers and employees to answer questions or explain information.
- Processed payments, refunds, and exchanges accurately and efficiently.
- Scanned documents into digital formats ensuring accuracy of content.
- Received and distributed incoming mail, messages and packages to appropriate individuals.
Education
Masters of Special Education - K-6
University of West Alabama
Livingston, Alabama, AL12-2025
Bachelor of Special Education - 6-12
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, Alabama, AL05-2023
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, Alabama, ALSkills
- Individual education plans
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Inclusion strategies
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- IEP implementation
- Elementary special education
- Small group instruction
- Motivating students
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Dekalb County Schools
01.2023 - Current
Zoning Officer
City of Rainsville
11.2020 - 12.2022
Sanitation Clerk
City of Rainsville
03.2019 - 10.2020
Masters of Special Education - K-6
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Special Education - 6-12
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Jacksonville State University