Kimberly Collins
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Well-qualified professional bringing many years of progressive experience in education. Service-oriented and relationship-driven with good administrative and customer service skills. Seek long-term position with room for growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Coordinator
Basis Education
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff, parents, and administrators on best practices in educating students with disabilities.
- Created a positive learning environment that encourages the development of social skills and self-esteem.
- Monitored progress of students with special needs through regular observations and data collection.
- Assisted in the implementation of behavior management systems for students as needed.
- Facilitated meetings with parents, teachers, therapists, administrators. to discuss goals for students' educational programs.
Instructional Coach
Arizona Autism Charter School
Phoenix, AZ
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided professional development to teachers and administrators on instructional strategies, best practices, and implementation of curriculum.
- Created instructional plans for individual teachers, departments, or grade levels based on school-wide learning objectives.
- Observed classrooms to provide feedback to teachers regarding their teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
- Assisted teachers in developing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to meet the needs of all learners.
- Mentored new or struggling teachers by offering constructive advice about pedagogical approaches.
Special Education Teacher
Kyrene School District
Chander, AZ
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
Special Education Teacher
Fontana Unified School District
Fontana, CA
07.2015 - 06.2021
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
Education
Master of Science - Education
National University
Ontario, CA12-2010
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12-1993
Skills
- Learning disability awareness
- Time management abilities
- Classroom Management
- Student needs assessments
- Professionalism
- Effective communication
- Educational programming
- Professional development
- Personnel Management
- Special education programs
Certification
- PBIS Trainer
- Autism Authorization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Coordinator
Basis Education
07.2024 - 11.2024
Instructional Coach
Arizona Autism Charter School
07.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Kyrene School District
07.2021 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Fontana Unified School District
07.2015 - 06.2021
- PBIS Trainer
- Autism Authorization
Master of Science - Education
National University
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Northern Arizona University
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