Kristan Ratliff
Decatur
Summary
Educational Diagnostician with significant experience at Denton ISD, specializing in educational assessments and IEP development. Demonstrated success in fostering collaboration among educators and parents to improve student outcomes. Proficient in data analysis and implementing targeted instructional strategies for students with disabilities. Dedicated to ongoing professional development and advocacy for special education.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Denton ISD
Denton
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to develop educational plans that meet the individual needs of each student.
- Facilitated meetings between school personnel, parents and outside agencies to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided for students with disabilities.
- Conducted evaluations of student performance to determine eligibility for special education services.
- Worked closely with special education teachers and related service providers to ensure that all required services were being provided.
- Reviewed existing research literature pertaining to educational diagnosis and made suggestions for implementation within the district.
- Assisted in the identification of learning disabilities by administering assessments such as IQ tests, achievement tests.
- Analyzed results of formal testing procedures used to diagnose specific learning disabilities or other conditions.
- Established positive relationships with families in order to support their child's success in school settings.
- Researched new technologies available that could be used to assist students in meeting their educational goals.
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators and caregivers.
- Maintained student and special educations records, confidential reports and behavioral data.
Educational Diagnostician
Gainesville ISD
Gainesville
08.2014 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to develop educational plans that meet the individual needs of each student.
- Facilitated meetings between school personnel, parents and outside agencies to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided for students with disabilities.
- Conducted evaluations of student performance to determine eligibility for special education services.
- Worked closely with special education teachers and related service providers to ensure that all required services were being provided.
- Reviewed existing research literature pertaining to educational diagnosis and made suggestions for implementation within the district.
- Assisted in the identification of learning disabilities by administering assessments such as IQ tests, achievement tests.
- Analyzed results of formal testing procedures used to diagnose specific learning disabilities or other conditions.
- Established positive relationships with families in order to support their child's success in school settings.
- Researched new technologies available that could be used to assist students in meeting their educational goals.
- Provided professional development training to teachers regarding best practices when working with special needs children.
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators and caregivers.
- Maintained student and special educations records, confidential reports and behavioral data.
Second Through Fourth Grade Life / Resource Class
Springtown ISD
Springtown
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Instructed and monitored students in a variety of academic activities, such as reading, writing, mathematics and social studies.
- Boosted learning of special education students by implementing proven techniques and conferring with teachers to build personalized approaches.
- Assessed student progress to ensure goals were being met on an individual basis.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Established positive relationships with families of special education students.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Monitored student performance through observations, assessments and record-keeping.
- Supported regular classroom teachers in developing effective instructional strategies for all learners.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Conducted small group interventions with students who require extra support in specific skills areas.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to special education topics.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Utilized technology resources to enhance instruction for special education students.
- Attended and conducted workshops and professional meetings, built professional knowledge and stayed abreast of current special education developments.
- Attended IEP meetings where appropriate to provide updates on student progress.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades and assessment data.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
Kindergarten-Sixth Grade Life Skills and Resource Teacher
Era ISD
Era
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Instructed and monitored students in a variety of academic activities, such as reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Boosted learning of special education students by implementing proven techniques and conferring with teachers to build personalized approaches.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Assessed student progress to ensure goals were being met on an individual basis.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Established positive relationships with families of special education students.
- Advised staff members on implementation of modifications required by IEPs .
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Utilized technology resources to enhance instruction for special education students.
- Attended IEP meetings where appropriate to provide updates on student progress.
- Monitored student performance through observations, assessments and record-keeping.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Created lesson plans based on individual student IEPs that focused on academic achievement goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to special education topics.
In-Home Training
Cooke County Special Education COOP
Callisburg
02.2010 - 05.2011
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to develop educational plans that meet the individual needs of each student.
- Facilitated meetings between school personnel, parents and outside agencies to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided for students with disabilities.
- Worked closely with special education teachers and related service providers to ensure that all required services were being provided.
- Reviewed existing research literature pertaining to educational diagnosis and made suggestions for implementation within the district.
- Assisted in the identification of learning disabilities by administering assessments such as IQ tests, achievement tests.
- Analyzed results of formal testing procedures used to diagnose specific learning disabilities or other conditions.
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators and caregivers.
- Contributed to district initiatives, including Response to Intervention programs.
- Maintained student and special educations records, confidential reports and behavioral data.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students' educational goals.
Kindergarten-Sixth Grade Life Skills Teacher
Cooke County Special Education COOP
Callisburg
08.2006 - 05.2011
- Instructed and monitored students in a variety of academic activities, such as reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Boosted learning of special education students by implementing proven techniques and conferring with teachers to build personalized approaches.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Assessed student progress to ensure goals were being met on an individual basis.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Established positive relationships with families of special education students.
- Advised staff members on implementation of modifications required by IEPs .
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Utilized technology resources to enhance instruction for special education students.
- Attended IEP meetings where appropriate to provide updates on student progress.
- Monitored student performance through observations, assessments and record-keeping.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Created lesson plans based on individual student IEPs that focused on academic achievement goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to special education topics.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
Kindergarten-Sixth Grade Special Education Teacher
Era Elementary / Jr. High
Era
08.2004 - 05.2006
- Instructed and monitored students in a variety of academic activities, such as reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Boosted learning of special education students by implementing proven techniques and conferring with teachers to build personalized approaches.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Assessed student progress to ensure goals were being met on an individual basis.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Established positive relationships with families of special education students.
- Advised staff members on implementation of modifications required by IEPs .
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Utilized technology resources to enhance instruction for special education students.
- Attended IEP meetings where appropriate to provide updates on student progress.
- Monitored student performance through observations, assessments and record-keeping.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Created lesson plans based on individual student IEPs that focused on academic achievement goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to special education topics.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.Instructed and monitored students in a variety of academic activities, such as reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Boosted learning of special education students by implementing proven techniques and conferring with teachers to build personalized approaches.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Assessed student progress to ensure goals were being met on an individual basis.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Established positive relationships with families of special education students.
- Advised staff members on implementation of modifications required by IEPs .
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Utilized technology resources to enhance instruction for special education students.
- Attended IEP meetings where appropriate to provide updates on student progress.
- Monitored student performance through observations, assessments and record-keeping.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Created lesson plans based on individual student IEPs that focused on academic achievement goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to special education topics.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.Instructed and monitored students in a variety of academic activities, such as reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Boosted learning of special education students by implementing proven techniques and conferring with teachers to build personalized approaches.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Assessed student progress to ensure goals were being met on an individual basis.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Established positive relationships with families of special education students.
- Advised staff members on implementation of modifications required by IEPs .
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Utilized technology resources to enhance instruction for special education students.
- Attended IEP meetings where appropriate to provide updates on student progress.
- Monitored student performance through observations, assessments and record-keeping.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Created lesson plans based on individual student IEPs that focused on academic achievement goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to special education topics.
Kindergarten-Fifth Grade Special Education Teacher
Denton ISD
Denton
09.2003 - 05.2004
- Instructed and monitored students in a variety of academic activities, such as reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Boosted learning of special education students by implementing proven techniques and conferring with teachers to build personalized approaches.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Assessed student progress to ensure goals were being met on an individual basis.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Established positive relationships with families of special education students.
- Advised staff members on implementation of modifications required by IEPs .
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Utilized technology resources to enhance instruction for special education students.
- Attended IEP meetings where appropriate to provide updates on student progress.
- Monitored student performance through observations, assessments and record-keeping.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Created lesson plans based on individual student IEPs that focused on academic achievement goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to special education topics.
Kindergarten-Fifth Grade Special Education Summer School
Nocona ISD
Nocona
09.2000 - 05.2003
- Instructed and monitored students in a variety of academic activities, such as reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Boosted learning of special education students by implementing proven techniques and conferring with teachers to build personalized approaches.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Assessed student progress to ensure goals were being met on an individual basis.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Established positive relationships with families of special education students.
- Advised staff members on implementation of modifications required by IEPs .
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Utilized technology resources to enhance instruction for special education students.
- Attended IEP meetings where appropriate to provide updates on student progress.
- Monitored student performance through observations, assessments and record-keeping.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Created lesson plans based on individual student IEPs that focused on academic achievement goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to special education topics.
Kindergarten-Fifth Grade Special Education
Nocona Elementary, Nocona ISD
Nocona
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Instructed and monitored students in a variety of academic activities, such as reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Boosted learning of special education students by implementing proven techniques and conferring with teachers to build personalized approaches.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Assessed student progress to ensure goals were being met on an individual basis.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Established positive relationships with families of special education students.
- Advised staff members on implementation of modifications required by IEPs .
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Utilized technology resources to enhance instruction for special education students.
- Attended IEP meetings where appropriate to provide updates on student progress.
- Monitored student performance through observations, assessments and record-keeping.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Created lesson plans based on individual student IEPs that focused on academic achievement goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to special education topics.
Kinder-Fifth Grade Special Education Summer School
Nocona Elementary, Nocona ISD
Nocona
06.2001 - 06.2001
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
First Grade Teacher
Nocona Elementary, Nocona ISD
Nocona
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Administered standardized tests according to district guidelines.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's academic progress via emails or phone calls.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student abilities and learning styles.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented interventions when necessary.
- Attended professional development sessions to stay up-to-date on current trends in education.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximized student engagement.
Education
Educational Diagnostician Certification Program -
Education Service Center Region X
Richardson, Texas01.2014
Masters of Education - Special Education, Autism Certificate
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, Texas01.1998
Some College (No Degree) -
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, Texas09-1993
Some College (No Degree) -
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX09-1991
High School Diploma -
Alamosa High School
Alamosa, Colorado01.1989
Skills
- Educational assessment
- IEP development
- Data analysis
- Special education law
- Collaboration techniques
- Parent communication
- Instructional strategies
- Testing administration
- Report writing
- Team collaboration
- Professional development
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professional demeanor
- Autism spectrum awareness
- Special education expertise
Certification
- 08/08/14 - 08/08/15, Educational Diagnostician
- 05/01/14 - 04/30/20, Supplemental ESL
- 12/01/10, UNT Autism Certificate
- 05/01/08 - 04/30/14, Generic Special Education Grades (PK-12)
- 05/18/02 - 04/30/08, Generic Special Education Grades (PK-12)
- 06/06/99 - Life, Elementary Early Childhood Education Grades (PK-6)
- 06/06/99 - Life, Elementary Self-Contained Grades (PK-6)
Awards
- 1997-1998, National Dean’s List
- 1998, Texas Woman’s University Honor Roll, Spring Semester
Collaborative Work
- 05/01/03, Co-trained teachers using the PBMS system to look at basic classroom management.
- 12/01/08, Mentored Muenster ISD teachers with setting up a low stimulation classroom, set up a picture schedule, behavior and learning strategies for a student with autism.
- 03/01/11, Assisted Gainesville Life Skills Teacher reviewing strategies to benefit students with autism and behaviors associated with autism.
- 08/01/11, Prepared and provided a paraprofessional training on collecting data for students with special needs and characteristics of autism.
- 04/01/13, Prepared and co-trained faculty and staff on the difference between accommodations and modifications.
- 08/01/13, Prepared and co-trained faculty and staff on the characteristics of autism and how to deal with challenging situations.
- 10/01/14, Trained Special Education Teachers how to set up reinforcements and teaching strategies for students with Autism.
- 01/01/15, Trained General Education Teachers how to set up reinforcements and teaching strategies for students with Autism.
- 03/01/15 - 04/01/15, Autism Parent Class where we provided support, strategies, and materials to help them work with their children with Autism.
Testing Scores
- 10/23/14, ExCET: Educational Diagnostician, 256, Passed
- 06/12/13, ExCET: ESL Supplement, 252, Passed
- 04/29/00, ExCET: Generic Special Education (PK-12), 75, Passed
- 04/17/99, ExCET: Early Childhood, 74, Passed
- 10/17/98, ExCET: Professional Development, 71, Passed
- 10/17/98, ExCET: Elementary Comprehensive, 84, Passed
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Denton ISD
07.2022 - Current
Educational Diagnostician
Gainesville ISD
08.2014 - 05.2022
Second Through Fourth Grade Life / Resource Class
Springtown ISD
11.2012 - 05.2014
Kindergarten-Sixth Grade Life Skills and Resource Teacher
Era ISD
08.2011 - 05.2012
In-Home Training
Cooke County Special Education COOP
02.2010 - 05.2011
Kindergarten-Sixth Grade Life Skills Teacher
Cooke County Special Education COOP
08.2006 - 05.2011
Kindergarten-Sixth Grade Special Education Teacher
Era Elementary / Jr. High
08.2004 - 05.2006
Kindergarten-Fifth Grade Special Education Teacher
Denton ISD
09.2003 - 05.2004
Kinder-Fifth Grade Special Education Summer School
Nocona Elementary, Nocona ISD
06.2001 - 06.2001
Kindergarten-Fifth Grade Special Education Summer School
Nocona ISD
09.2000 - 05.2003
Kindergarten-Fifth Grade Special Education
Nocona Elementary, Nocona ISD
01.2000 - 01.2003
First Grade Teacher
Nocona Elementary, Nocona ISD
01.1999 - 01.2000
Educational Diagnostician Certification Program -
Education Service Center Region X
Masters of Education - Special Education, Autism Certificate
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas Woman’s University
Some College (No Degree) -
North Central Texas College
Some College (No Degree) -
Midwestern State University
High School Diploma -
Alamosa High School
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