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Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Additional Relevant Experience and Volunteer Work
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KERSEY LAMBERT RODRIGUEZ

Pendergrass,GA

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Special Education TeacherSelf-Contained Special Education Teacher3rd Grade TeacherSub-K-12Assistant Teacher

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Pendergrass, GAJefferson, GACommerce, GAHoschton, GABraselton, GA
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

45000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Company CultureHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsPaid sick leaveCareer advancementWork-life balanceTeam Building / Company Retreats

Summary

Enthusiastic, driven and passionate Education Professional, Certified in Special Education, bringing 18+ years of diverse instructional experience, with an exceptional ability to establish cooperative, professional relationships with parents, staff and administration. Clear communicator who prioritizes students’ success, as well as their holistic development.

Overview

3
3
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Barrow County School System
08.2023 - 05.2026
  • Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance educational outcomes for students with disabilities.
  • Monitored and assessed student progress, adjusting instructional methods based on data-driven insights.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.

Self-Contained Special Education Teacher

Hall County School System
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).

3rd Grade Teacher

Jackson County School System
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Planned and implemented lessons according to state and district standards to maximize achievement, prepare for standardized tests and facilitate student growth in inclusion class of 21 students
  • Developed positive relationships with parents to encourage parental involvement in educational process
  • Determined students' educational needs by administering formative and summative assessments, recording informal observations and conferencing.
  • Evaluated assessment results and grouped students accordingly, while adapting lessons and adjusting groups based on academic priority.

Sub-K-12

ESS
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
  • Used Infinite Campus, G Suite and Plan Book to maintain detailed records of student progress, attendance and assignments in teacher's absence.
  • Worked long-term position as Special Education Co-Teacher from August to December of 2020; class was all digital initially
  • As Co-teacher, worked with 2 inclusion classes-3rd and 5th-to develop reading, writing and math skills, support lead teachers with small groups and conferencing and collect data on students with IEPs (8 students on case load and classes combined totaled 47 students)
  • Utilized instructional technology (Canvas/RazKids/G Suite) and district resources to enhance student grasp of materials.

Assistant Teacher

Tomorrow's Hope Montessori School
05.2017 - 09.2019
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development across multiple classrooms.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and administration to develop individualized learning plans for 20 or more multi-aged students.

Lead GA Pre-K Teacher

Rainbow Childcare Center
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance in class of 22 students.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.

Assistant Teacher

Tomorrow's Hope Montessori School
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving for class of up to 20 students
  • Consistently enforced disciplinary limits for structured learning environment
  • Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed

Lead Georgia Pre-K Teacher

Cresco Montessori School
05.2015 - 06.2016
  • Promoted to Lead Primary 2 teacher
  • Promoted, by Owner, to Lead GA Pre-K Teacher position after 6 months for class of 22 students
  • Facilitated student-centered instruction

Stay At Home Mom

Home Business
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Managed home tasks, business and cared for infant son; saved $150 per month
  • Used Microsoft Word and software to create documents and communications

Lead Georgia Pre-K Teacher

Legacy Academy @ Berkeley Lake
07.2014 - 01.2015
  • Monitored students' educational progress using WSO and observations in class of 22 students
  • Built constructive, open relationships with families using forthright yet friendly communication

Lead Georgia Pre-K Teacher

Crabapple Academy
09.2012 - 07.2014
  • Promoted: Lead 2's-3's Teacher
  • Promoted: GA Pre-K Lead Teacher after 1 year
  • Achieved "Teacher of Month" award
  • Operated shuttle to/from field trips

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education, Mild/Moderate P-12

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
12-2026

Primary Diploma - Montessori Teacher Education

North American Montessori Center
Sugar Hill, GA
04-2019

Master of Science - School Library Media

University of West Georgia
Carrollton/Newnan, GA

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Atlanta Christian College
East Point, GA
05-2003

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Sociology

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Skills

Growth Mindset

Creative, Standards-Based Lesson Planning

Bilingual (Spanish-still learning)

Instructional Technology

Collaborator

Parent Involvement

Interdisciplinary Learning Strategies

Student-Centered Instruction

Integrity

Persistence

Classroom and Records Management

Student Advocate

Resourceful

Initiative

Adaptable Style/Flexibility

Conflict/Resolution

Certification

  • PSC, Elementary Education T-4
  • Special Education General Curriculum P-12
  • Special Education Adaptive Curriculum
  • ESOL Endorsement

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Barrow County School System
08.2023 - 05.2026

Self-Contained Special Education Teacher

Hall County School System
08.2022 - 05.2023

3rd Grade Teacher

Jackson County School System
01.2022 - 06.2022

Sub-K-12

ESS
01.2020 - 01.2022

Assistant Teacher

Tomorrow's Hope Montessori School
05.2017 - 09.2019

Lead GA Pre-K Teacher

Rainbow Childcare Center
08.2016 - 05.2017

Assistant Teacher

Tomorrow's Hope Montessori School
06.2016 - 08.2016

Lead Georgia Pre-K Teacher

Cresco Montessori School
05.2015 - 06.2016

Stay At Home Mom

Home Business
01.2015 - 05.2015

Lead Georgia Pre-K Teacher

Legacy Academy @ Berkeley Lake
07.2014 - 01.2015

Lead Georgia Pre-K Teacher

Crabapple Academy
09.2012 - 07.2014

Master of Arts - Special Education, Mild/Moderate P-12

Western Governors University

Primary Diploma - Montessori Teacher Education

North American Montessori Center

Master of Science - School Library Media

University of West Georgia

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Atlanta Christian College

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Sociology

University of West Georgia

Additional Relevant Experience and Volunteer Work

Gwinnett Church Sugar Hill-Worship Team Member

9/2019-3/2020

  • Worked with students in K-5th "Up Street"
  • Collaborated with production team to ensure smooth presentation

Sugar Hill Elementary-Classroom Parent Volunteer

9/2019-12/2019

  • Collaborated with classroom teacher and assisted on projects
  • Worked with individual reading groups

Buford, GA-Lead Georgia Pre-K Teacher, Cresco Montessori School

5/2015-6/2016

  • Promoted to Lead Primary 2 teacher
  • Promoted, by Owner, to Lead GA Pre-K Teacher position after 6 months for a class of 22 students
  • Facilitated student-centered instruction

Berkeley Lake-Lead Georgia Pre-K Teacher Legacy Academy

7/2014-5/2015

  • Monitored students' educational progress using WSO and observations in class of 22 students
  • Built constructive, open relationships with families using forthright yet friendly communication

Johns Creek and Windermere-Crabapple Academy

9/2012-7/2014

  • Promoted to Lead 2's-3's Teacher
  • Promoted to GA Pre-K Lead Teacher after 1 year
  • Achieved "Teacher of Month" award
  • Operated the shuttle to/from field trips during summer camp

Welch Elementary-Newnan, GA

7/2006-6/2008

  • Taught 5th grade 06-07; Regular Ed.
  • Volunteered and taught Summer School 06-07
  • Taught 4th grade 07-08; Regular Ed.

Poplar Road Elementary-Sharpsburg, GA

7/2003-6/2006

  • Taught 5th grade 2003-2006
  • 2005-2006, Inclusion/Resource
  • SST/MTSS Grade Chair 2004-2005 SY
  • Sunshine Committee Rep 2003-2006
  • GA Science Performance Standards Redelivery Contact for Grade Band 3-5, 2004-2005
  • Volunteered and taught Summer School SY 04-05 and SY 05-06

Sand Hill Elementary School-Carrollton, GA

4/2003-6/2003

  • Long-term Substitute for EIP Teacher 4th/5th grade
  • Utilized SRA Curriculum for Instruction

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