Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Supervisoryandadministrativeexperiences
Platformexperience
References
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Kimberly Greene

Las Cruces,NM

Summary

Experienced educator seeking a role in a virtual learning environment to positively impact student development. Skilled in teaching students with diverse learning differences, including low incidence, high incidence, behavior, and autism, to enhance academic and social outcomes. Committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that caters to individual student needs. A versatile and dedicated special education professional with a strong focus on meeting the unique needs of students. Known for empathy and accommodation in designing and implementing hands-on lessons. Exceptional at collaborating with teachers, parents, and specialists to effectively meet the educational needs of students.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Online Special Education Math Teacher

Taos High School/VocoVision
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to optimize learning outcomes.
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to ensure seamless integration of special education supports within mainstream classroom settings.
  • Increased student engagement by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to each learner''s unique abilities.

Special Education Teacher

Pecos Connections Academy
08.2021 - 12.2021

Special Education Administrator

Las Cruces Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2021

Special Education Department Lead

Lynn Middle School
08.2013 - 08.2017

Special Education Department Lead/Special Education Teacher

Lynn Middle School
08.2009 - 08.2017
  • Taught students in a special education program with a caseload that included low incidence, high incidence, and autism.
  • Developed and implemented individualized education programs for students and conducted assessments to determine academic abilities and needs.
  • Facilitated student progress in various skills including reading, writing, and math to meet IEP goals and state standards.
  • Monitored students’ academic and behavioral progress through data collection and maintained accurate records and reports.
  • Worked closely with parents, general education teachers, and other special education staff to ensure smooth transitions for students with disabilities.

Special Education Mathematics Teacher

Lynn Middle School
08.2009 - 08.2013

Education

Masters of Art in Education Administration -

New Mexico State University
07.2016

Masters of Art in Special Education -

New Mexico State University
05.2012

Masters of Science in Elementary Education -

New Mexico State University
05.2009

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Collaborative Teaching
  • Student Engagement
  • Individualized Education Plans

Supervisoryandadministrativeexperiences

  • Over 12 years of experience as a Special Education Teacher, providing instructional and behavioral support to students with disabilities in both virtual and traditional classroom settings.
  • Proficient in creating, writing, and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) based on data-driven analysis.
  • Knowledgeable and experienced in collaborating with parents, administrators, and allied professionals to evaluate student performance and progress.
  • Skilled in utilizing technology to enhance instruction, manage instructional materials and create an online learning environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish trust with diverse students, families, and team members.
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities with the flexibility to adapt to changing situations and adopt best practices for instruction and student engagement.
  • Performed teacher assessment and training for Special Education teachers within the school district
  • Attended legal conferences that pertained to Special Education
  • Developed and Implemented Professional Development and Special Education Team meetings at various elementary schools.
  • Examples include IEP compliance, Educator levels and their relationship to goals, Objectives and PWN.
  • More information provided upon request.
  • District IEP Representative
  • Charged with the task of running the LCPS Extended School Year (ESY) program.
  • Responsibilities included: Student qualification for ESY, Created classrooms and teacher hiring, Transportation and meals provided for students, Coordinated scheduling for adaptive Physical Education, library time, field trips, and community involvement
  • Assisted in creating class schedules
  • Ensured proper FTE per teacher and school.
  • Assisted in parent/guardian "reach out" meetings to help with understanding IEPs, DD Waiver, etc.
  • Passed the New Mexico Education Administration Assessment.
  • Provided inputs on curriculum and instruction matters for the LCPS district
  • Utilization of the Kagan Strategies and Working on the Work Framework to develop a student focused approach to teaching
  • Organized and implemented annual assessment plans to maintain/manage special education lead and school-based meetings
  • Facilitated special education department meetings
  • Trained staff in the instructional design and implementation of varied instruction strategies
  • Supervised staff and assisted in the collection and analysis of classroom and student assessment data
  • Organized, coordinated, and supervised special education staff assignments and needs
  • Collaborated in developing master schedule for building and scheduling special education needs, and placement
  • Implemented district policies, state standards, and federal regulations and laws
  • Effective public relations skills
  • Student mediations/discipline
  • Conducted classroom observations
  • Assisted with scheduling, interviewing, and hiring of new staff
  • Coordinated Special Education processes
  • Served as LEA
  • Provided services to staff, students, parents and community agencies regarding questions about student records, Individual Education Plans (IEP), case management, and so forth.
  • Attended manifestation (IEP) meetings as the administrative designee.

Platformexperience

  • Connexus
  • Google Workspace
  • Renaissance
  • Nearpod Slides
  • PowerSchool
  • Several Platform Virtual meetings (Parents, Staff, Students)

References

  • Glenda Rodriguez, Assist. Superintendent Special Education, 575-644-9027 (cell)
  • Rhonda Spence, Special Student Services Administrator, 575-312-7676 (cell)
  • Mary Nunez, Principal Lynn Middle School, 575-640-1079 (cell)
  • Kathy Vigil, Assistant Principal Lynn Middle School, 575-312-9110 (cell)

Timeline

Online Special Education Math Teacher

Taos High School/VocoVision
02.2024 - 05.2024

Special Education Teacher

Pecos Connections Academy
08.2021 - 12.2021

Special Education Administrator

Las Cruces Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2021

Special Education Department Lead

Lynn Middle School
08.2013 - 08.2017

Special Education Department Lead/Special Education Teacher

Lynn Middle School
08.2009 - 08.2017

Special Education Mathematics Teacher

Lynn Middle School
08.2009 - 08.2013

Masters of Art in Education Administration -

New Mexico State University

Masters of Art in Special Education -

New Mexico State University

Masters of Science in Elementary Education -

New Mexico State University
Kimberly Greene