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Kristen Mitchell

Londonderry,NH

Summary


Special education professional with strong expertise in developing and implementing individualized education plans. Skilled in adapting teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs. Proven track record in fostering team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Known for reliability, flexibility, and strong communication abilities.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Facilitator

Derry Cooperative School District
08.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with school administrators to develop targeted interventions for struggling students, resulting in improved academic outcomes.
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations regarding special education services by maintaining thorough documentation of all interventions and accommodations provided to students.
  • Fostered increased parent engagement through regular communication via meetings, phone calls, emails, or written notes about their child''s progress in achieving IEP goals.
  • Collaborated with teachers and support staff to provide appropriate accommodations for students, ensuring a successful learning experience.
  • Assisted in the development of transition plans for students moving from one educational setting to another, ensuring a smooth adjustment process.
  • Facilitated IEP meetings
  • Maintained accurate records of IEP goals and objectives, tracking student progress towards meeting those targets.
  • Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
  • Coordinate and attend Referral, Evaluation, and IEP Meetings as the Local Education Agency representative at team meetings.

Special Education Teacher

Derry Cooperative School District
08.2002 - Current
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Notre Dame College
Manchester, NH
05-2002

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
01-2008

Skills

  • Educational accommodations
  • IEP development
  • Inclusion strategies
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Transition planning
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Learning disability awareness
  • Individualized education plans
  • Student records management
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Professional demeanor
  • Consult with parents

Timeline

Special Education Facilitator

Derry Cooperative School District
08.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Derry Cooperative School District
08.2002 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Notre Dame College

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

Southern New Hampshire University

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