Kimberly Reiss
Rochelle,IL
Summary
Experienced Case Manager offering educational enrichment and demonstrated academic and life skills progress for students with cognitive and physical disabilities. Proven history of implementing personalized instructional practices and designing quality Individualized Education Programs in collaboration with students, parents and teachers to support learning plans. Excellent collaborator, implementer, and educator dedicated to providing first-rate supportive counseling, guidance and education.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Case Manager and Teacher
CUSD#428
Dekalb, IL
08.2012 - Current
- Conducted training for educational staff to properly identify learning disabilities and remediation strategies.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
- Collaborated with school social worker to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for numerous students.
- Adhered to established rules, ethical standards and codes of professional conduct conducive to positive learning atmosphere.
- Assisted personnel with assessments to identify student academic level and guide instruction.
- Developed positive relationships with parents to foster communication and encourage involvement for student growth.
- Liaised with teachers to develop Individualized Education Programs to provide quality education for students with disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Participated in professional growth programs to support special education improvement efforts.
- Monitored student progress and reviewed and revised IEP to meet emerging student needs.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
Special Education Assistant
CUSD#428
Dekalb, IL
08.2005 - 05.2012
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Facilitated curriculum lessons in positive, engaging environment to maximize student learning and on-task behavior.
- In absence of regular teacher, took over to lead all classroom instruction and management.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Implemented lessons initiated by teacher or related services personnel.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
Daycare Teacher
The Growing Place
Dekalb, IL
02.2004 - 07.2005
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Preschool Teacher
Methodist Church Preschool
Dekalb, IL
01.2002 - 10.2003
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL12.2021
Endorsement As LBS1 - Education
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Academics
Eureka College
Eureka, ILSkills
- School Programs Development
- Student Ability Evaluation
- Crisis Intervention
- Attention to Detail
- Classroom Observation
- Progress Reporting
- Problem Solving
- Staff Supervision
Hobbies include: working out, hiking and crafting
I have found that my hobbies are a great way to relieve stress both mentally and physically. They help me to retain a healthy and positive mindset so that I can provide optimal relationships both at home and within my work environment.
Work Availability
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Special Education Case Manager and Teacher
CUSD#428
08.2012 - Current
Special Education Assistant
CUSD#428
08.2005 - 05.2012
Daycare Teacher
The Growing Place
02.2004 - 07.2005
Preschool Teacher
Methodist Church Preschool
01.2002 - 10.2003
Master of Science - Education
Northern Illinois University
Endorsement As LBS1 - Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts - Academics
Eureka College
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