District Special Education Coordinator implements and maintains education programs and services and serves as trusted resource to patrons, school personnel and executive board. Successfully maintains staffing and resources to achieve program objectives within budget. Leverages research-based interventions, strategies and instruction and analyzes data to drive academic achievement and social-emotional growth.
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Kimberly M
Houston,Texas
Summary
Overview
19
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Varnett Public Schools
District Special Education Coordinator
01.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Direct and manage special education/504 programs and services to meet students’ needs
- Ensure that student progress is evaluated on systematic basis, and that findings are used to make special education/504 program more effective
- Have knowledge of Results Driven Accountability and how to put implementation plans in place
- Supervise and monitor admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) and Section 504 process districtwide
- Participate in committee meetings to ensure appropriate placement and development of individual education plans for students according to district procedures
- Supervise transition services for special education/504 students entering and exiting public school programs
- Keep Legal Framework in compliance with TEA standards, Accountability and RDA
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Yes Prep Public Schools
Special Education Manager
01.2018 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Developed goals and initiatives for the Special Education department
- Worked with the leadership team to develop action plans to ensure that students in Sped with disabilities engage in rigorous, aligned, and active learning
- Managed, evaluate and develop the Sped team
- Knowledge of content, compliance timelines and Special Education law
- Assist with planning and delivering instructional training modules and staff development workshops
- Ensuring the campus follows all Sped paperwork, including maintaining accurate state and audit folders.
Harris County Department of Education
Special Education Teacher
01.2015 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Worked with general education students and students with disabilities (AU and IDD)
- Facilitated team meetings with teachers and parents for purpose of completing Functional Behavioral Assessments
- Facilitated team meetings to design Behavior Intervention Plans (which included but not limited to address classroom organization, effective instruction, social skills instruction, etc.)
- Promoted highly specialized positive behavior interventions in which “at risk” students thrive
- Worked cooperatively with administrators to promote positive student behavior by providing professional development that targets research, strategies and modeling of instructional practice to support teachers in their implementation of positive behavior support in classroom
- Team Member of Campus Improvement and Planning Team
Aldine ISD
General Education Teacher
01.2009 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Taught 6th grade curriculum aligned with TEKS
- Analyzed data to determine student growth
- Worked with individuals or small group to reinforce material
- Effectively organize time, space, and resources to balance heavy workload and deadlines
- Effectively instructs and evaluates learning while maintaining discipline
- Communicated adequately and effectively with parents of students, other agencies, districts, and individuals on behalf of students, as needed
Sheldon
General Education Teacher
01.2004 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Taught 6th grade curriculum aligned with TEKS
- Analyzed data to determine student growth
- Worked with individuals or small group to reinforce material
- Effectively organize time, space, and resources to balance heavy workload and deadlines
- Effectively instruct and evaluates learning while maintaining discipline
- Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement
- Monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success
Education
Prairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View, TX
Master of Arts from Education Administration
12.2013
University Overview
Prairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View, TX
Master of Arts from School Counseling
2007
University Overview
- Honoree of Chi Sigma Iota
University Houston DowntownHouston, Texas
Bachelor of Science from Interdisciplinary Studies
05.2002
University Overview
- Honor Roll
- Dean's List
Skills
- School Administration
- Group Sessions
- Active Listening
- Classroom Instruction
- Educational Strategies
- Teacher Education
- Differentiated Instruction
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Federal Compliance
- School Counseling
- Understanding of Special Education
- Positive Interactions
- Educational Support
- Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
- IEP Compliance
- At-Risk Student Intervention
Certification
Principal K-12
School Counselor K-12
Special Education K-12
4-8 Generalist K-12
Timeline
District Special Education Coordinator
Varnett Public Schools
01.2021 - 01.2023
Special Education Manager
Yes Prep Public Schools
01.2018 - 01.2021
Special Education Teacher
Harris County Department of Education
01.2015 - 01.2018
General Education Teacher
Aldine ISD
01.2009 - 01.2015
General Education Teacher
Sheldon
01.2004 - 01.2009
Prairie View A & M University
Master of Arts from Education Administration
Prairie View A & M University
Master of Arts from School Counseling
University Houston Downtown
Bachelor of Science from Interdisciplinary Studies
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