Kirsten Rhodes
Laurel,Maryland
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part-Time Independent Contractor
Teaching Strategies
01.2016 - Current
- Provide In-person and Virtual Trainings for Early Childhood programs
- Train programs on Infant, Toddlers, and Two's Curriculum
- Train programs on Preschool Curriculum.
Special Education Resource Teacher Department Chairperson
Laurel Elementary School
01.2014 - Current
- Provide case managers with caseloads
- Coordinate with test coordinator to ensure that accommodations are provided for all testing
- Monitor county and state testing (PARCC) for entire Special education population eligible in the school
- Coordinated with general education teachers to accommodate curriculum materials, ensuring accessibility for all learners in an inclusive setting.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP objectives to ensure compliance with federal regulations and school district policies.
- Provide 2nd Assignment Coverage to the Special Education Department all year long to complete trainings, attend meeting and manage special education caseloads.
- Provided ongoing communication with parents/guardians regarding students'' progress, goals, and achievements in a timely manner.
Special Education Autism Resource Teacher
Kenmoor Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Collect data and monitor progress of all students with disabilities enrolled in the Autism program on my caseload
- Hold IEP meeting for students on my caseload
- Coordinate with test coordinator to ensure that accommodations are provided for all testing.
Special Education Resource Teacher and Department Chairperson
Rockledge Elementary
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Provide case managers with caseloads
- Collect data and monitor progress of all students with disabilities enrolled at Rockledge
- Developed and currently implementing an Autism social skills group in order to provide support for students in the general education setting
- Coordinate with test coordinator to ensure that accommodations are provided for all testing
- Monitor county and state testing (SRI, FAST, MSA and MOD-MSA) for entire school.
Teacher, Sixth Grade
Clinton Grove
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Department Chair, coordinated 6th grade promotion activities, helped develop departmentalization rotation for 6th graders to prepare them for the middle school experience
- Member of the School-Based Management Team (SPMT), School Improvement Plan (SIP), Writing team to develop 6th grade Social Studies Curriculum.
Teacher
Olney Children's Center
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Worked with three and four year-olds in kindergarten preparation at an all day childcare center
- Designed activities for creative learning and basic skill development.
Education
Administration 1 Certificate -
Trinity Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia05.2024
Masters of Special Education -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona08.2009
Bachelor of Science in Education -
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland12.1995
Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration -
Montgomery College
Rockville, Maryland06.1990
Skills
- Workload Management
- Deadline Adherence
- Positive Behavior Supports
- Executive Functioning Support
- Inclusion Strategies
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Functional Behavior Assessments
- Individualized Education Plans
Certification
Adult, Child and Infant CPR with AED, and First Aid
Timeline
Part-Time Independent Contractor
Teaching Strategies
01.2016 - Current
Special Education Resource Teacher Department Chairperson
Laurel Elementary School
01.2014 - Current
Special Education Autism Resource Teacher
Kenmoor Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2014
Special Education Resource Teacher and Department Chairperson
Rockledge Elementary
01.2006 - 01.2012
Teacher, Sixth Grade
Clinton Grove
01.2004 - 01.2006
Teacher
Olney Children's Center
01.1996 - 01.1997
Administration 1 Certificate -
Trinity Washington University
Masters of Special Education -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science in Education -
University of Maryland
Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration -
Montgomery College
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