Kori Taylor
Katy,TX
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Educator specializing in compliance, staff development, and student-centered programming within middle school environments. Led ARD/IEP processes, ensured legal compliance, and cultivated collaborative relationships with staff and families. Focused on fostering inclusive environments and enhancing student outcomes through strategic leadership and data-driven decision-making.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Case Manager & Special Education Liaison
Hopper Middle School
08.2024 - Current
- Lead and oversee special education compliance and programming for a middle school campus
- Facilitate ARD/IEP meetings, ensuring legal compliance and measurable goal development
- Monitored IEP implementation, ensuring adherence to accommodations, service minutes, and behavior plans for student success
- Conduct compliance audits to maintain audit readiness and accurate documentation
- Coached and supported special education teachers and paraprofessionals to enhance instructional practices
- Collaborated with campus leadership on optimizing scheduling, staffing, and service delivery to meet student needs
- Support behavior intervention planning, FBAs, and manifestation determination reviews
- Communicate with families to resolve concerns and maintain positive relationships
Resource Read 180 Teacher
Hopper Middle School
Cypress, Texas
08.2013 - 05.2024
- Piloted the HMH Read 180 program (2023) and developed training materials used across the district and beyond
- Crafted engaging lesson plans that improved student reading skills through interactive activities.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles.
- Organized reading workshops to promote literacy among students and families.
- Utilized technology tools to support interactive learning experiences in the classroom.
- Mentored new teachers on effective reading instruction practices and classroom management.
- Maintained regular communication with parents to discuss student performance and align on reading goals.
- Interpreted assessment data to determine best intervention methods for students.
- Evaluated and documented each student's reading progress, ensuring compliance with school district policies.
Adaptive Behavior Teacher
Hopper Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Delivered specialized instruction to address behavioral and academic challenges of students
- Designed and executed individualized education plans (IEPs) to meet specific student needs
- Collected and analyzed student data to monitor progress and adjust instruction
- Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to enhance strategies for student success
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- ARD/IEP Facilitation
- Special Education Compliance & Law
- Behavior Intervention Planning (BIP/FBA)
- Instructional Strategies
- Data Analysis & Progress Monitoring
- Scheduling & Program Management
- Staff Coaching & Development
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Special Education Certification EC-12
- ESL certified
- CPI certified
References
Available upon request
Professional Highlights
- Successfully maintained compliance across all IEP timelines and documentation requirements
- Strengthened staff capacity through ongoing coaching and professional development
- Improved collaboration between special education and general education teams
- Built strong relationships with families through proactive communication and support
- Piloted the HMH Read 180 program (2023) and developed training materials currently being used across the district and beyond
- Contributed to the development and implementation of the campus RESET program, supporting structured behavioral interventions
Timeline
Lead Case Manager & Special Education Liaison
Hopper Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Resource Read 180 Teacher
Hopper Middle School
08.2013 - 05.2024
Adaptive Behavior Teacher
Hopper Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Southern University And A&M College