Kristen Kennedy
Port Orange
Summary
Driven Special Education Teacher from the Department of Defense Dependents Schools, adept in fostering academic growth and emotional well-being through comprehensive classroom management and collaborative learning. Excelled in IEP development and integrating technology to enhance communication skills, significantly contributing to tailored educational success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Special Education, Moderate/Severe
Department Of Defense Dependents Schools
08.2001 - 06.2019
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to meet set expectations by team members.
- Managed and evaluated up to six teacher aides full-time to provide necessary support for students in every school and community setting.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Staged off-campus employment for students at various restaurants on base, the golf course on base, and library for hands-on, real work experience.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends and meet DoDDS highest standards.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies and adjust curriculum as needed.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops With general education teachers regularly.
- Improved students' communication skills with by introducing and utilizing state-of-the-art computer program technologies throughout each school day.
Education
Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
University of Maryland , University of San Diego
Various Online CoursesMaster of Arts - Education
Keene State College
Keene, NH05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Mental Retardation Degree
Providence College, Rhode Island, US
Providence, RI05.1979
Skills
- Comprehensive Classroom Management
- IEP Development and weekly assessments for identified goals
- Lesson Planning with development of games/academic tasks/communication device integration with lessons
- Behavior Management, all required documentation
- Collaborative learning
- Student assessments for non-verbal students
Timeline
Teacher, Special Education, Moderate/Severe
Department Of Defense Dependents Schools
08.2001 - 06.2019
Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
University of Maryland , University of San Diego
Master of Arts - Education
Keene State College
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Mental Retardation Degree
Providence College, Rhode Island, US
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