Kerry Hammeke
Topeka
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
USD 345 Seaman
08.2023 - Current
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Special Education Teacher
USD 501
08.2006 - 05.2023
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
- Led students on field trips to enhance educational programs.
Education
Functional Special Education - Special Education
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSMasters of Science - Special Education
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05-2004
Bachelors of Science Degree - Elementary Education
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05-2001
Associates Degree - undefined
Colby College
Colby, KS05-1998
Skills
- Writing IEP’s
- Collaboration with staff
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Motivating students
- Job readiness training
- Special education
- Differentiated instruction
- Cognitive and behavioral development
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
USD 345 Seaman
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
USD 501
08.2006 - 05.2023
Masters of Science - Special Education
Fort Hays State University
Bachelors of Science Degree - Elementary Education
Fort Hays State University
Associates Degree - undefined
Colby College
Functional Special Education - Special Education
University of Kansas