Kristen McCullough
Fairfax
Summary
Thorough team contributor equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to teacher success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Assessment Specialist
Fairfax County Public Schools
10.2024 - Current
- Communicated results of participant assessment period in writing and prepared the final assessment report.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate the educational needs of students.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic needs.
Special Education Instructional Mentor Coach
Fairfax County Public Schools
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for teachers dealing with difficult issues.
- Developed relationships with teachers to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Provided guidance to teachers in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
- Offered constructive feedback to teachers to help reach goals.
Special Education Teacher
Aldrin Elementary School, Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2023
- Collaborate, prepare, and execute grade level content lessons both in a resource room and general education classroom.
- Participate and provide support in parent conferences, Individualized Education Plans, Response to Intervention, Local Screening meetings, and Collaborative Learning Team meetings.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Provide professional development for staff members on academic and behavioral interventions and data collection.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
General Education Teacher
Aldrin Elementary School, Fairfax County Public Schools
08.1999 - 06.2004
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
General Education Teacher
Memphis City Schools
08.1996 - 05.1999
- Maintained a structured schedule to teach self-control, socially appropriate responses, and behaviors.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Related to students through consideration of various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, reading, and history.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Multiple Abilities Education
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.1996
Skills
- Assessment administration
- Time management
- Report writing
- Task prioritization
- Data interpretation
- Attention to detail
- Data collection
- Individualized education programs
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
Certification
- MANDT Certified, Fairfax County
- KTEA-II Certified, Fairfax County
- KTEA-III Certified, Fairfax County
- AWMR Certified, Fairfax County
- Sea-Stars trained for IEP writing, Fairfax County
- Sea-Stars trained for eligibility, Fairfax County
Timeline
Special Education Assessment Specialist
Fairfax County Public Schools
10.2024 - Current
Special Education Instructional Mentor Coach
Fairfax County Public Schools
03.2024 - 06.2025
Special Education Teacher
Aldrin Elementary School, Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2023
General Education Teacher
Aldrin Elementary School, Fairfax County Public Schools
08.1999 - 06.2004
General Education Teacher
Memphis City Schools
08.1996 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Multiple Abilities Education
University of Alabama
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