Kerri Rigdon
Hesperus,CO
Summary
Special Education Professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in individualized instruction, behavioral management, and creating inclusive classroom environments. Reliable, adaptable, and ready to meet changing needs to support student success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher K-2
Taos Schools
Taos, NM
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) for K-2 students with diverse learning needs.
- Provided small group and one-on-one instruction to support students in meeting grade-level standards.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to differentiate instruction and provide appropriate accommodations.
- Monitored student progress using various assessment methods and data collection tools.
- Managed and maintained a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Special Education Teacher-SSN Self Contained
Jeffco Public Schools
Lakewood, CO
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Used Direct small group instruction in Literacy and math at modified grade-level using muti-sensory approach
- Created IEP'S according to the student’s individual needs
- Worked with students with various disabilities, such as intellectual disabilities, children with Autism, and behavior needs
- Used assistive technology tools to communicate, learn and demonstrate their knowledge, using communication device, token economy and first then.
- Measured progress of student’s to be measured by observation, data collection, assessment, and work samples
Middle School Special Education Teacher- Behavior
Farmington Municipal Schools
Farmington, NM
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with diverse learning needs.
- Developed Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques and other strategies to promote student engagement and positive behavior.
- Taught academic content and life skills in a self-contained setting.
- Collaborated with general education teachers, parents, and other professionals to support student success.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of student progress and behavior.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques in challenging situations.
- Developed and implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment
Lead Special Education Teacher
Judson Independent School District
San Antonio, TX
08.2003 - 06.2021
- Create IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies for all eligible students.
- Manage and review all IEPs to ensure compliance.
- Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and implement instruction in compliance with student’s IEP.
- Ensure that the general education teachers are implementing the IEPs as designed.
- Create schedules for special education teachers and paraprofessionals to comply with the schedule of services of all special education students.
- Attend all district leadership team meetings for special education teachers and provide the information received to my team.
- Mentor new teachers
- Develop interactive lesson plans to deliver high-quality special education lessons. Provide data-driven instruction to increase student achievement and engagement.
- Instruct reading, math, writing, and science in a resource and co-teach setting.
Education
Special Education Certification - Special Education K-12
TOPP Alternative Certification Program
San Antonio, TX06.2002
Bachelor Of Science - Accounting
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX06.2000
Skills
- Emotional disorders
- Parent-teacher communication
- Sensory integration
- Relationship building
- Instructional strategies
- Excellent classroom management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Positive behavior supports
- Executive functioning support
- Progress monitoring
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Social skills training
- Visual schedules
- Assistive technology
- Classroom management
- Motivating students
- Small group instruction
- Scheduling proficiency
- Student records management
- Learning style assessments
- IEP and BIP implementation
- MS office proficient
- Competent in smartboard technology
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher K-2
Taos Schools
01.2025 - 05.2025
Special Education Teacher-SSN Self Contained
Jeffco Public Schools
09.2024 - 12.2024
Middle School Special Education Teacher- Behavior
Farmington Municipal Schools
10.2021 - 05.2023
Lead Special Education Teacher
Judson Independent School District
08.2003 - 06.2021
Special Education Certification - Special Education K-12
TOPP Alternative Certification Program
Bachelor Of Science - Accounting
The University of Texas At San Antonio