KRISTEN RUPERT
The Woodlands,TX
Summary
- Educational leader who excels in cultivating and maintaining positive and productive relationships with all educational constituencies including parents, students, administrators, and the community.
- Strong instructional leader with significant education experience and solid foundation in best practices for all content areas with an emphasis on reading
- Skilled practitioner who continues to expand knowledge of current best practices through professional development and builds a network of diverse colleagues. Multi-faceted school administrator with expertise in: Project Management - Conflict Resolution - Strategic Planning - Team Leadership Communication - Flexibility - Time Management - Customer Service
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Lead Teacher-Special Education
Klein ISD
Houston, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinated, implemented, and supervised special population programs and services for over 450 students
- Developed and implemented innovative professional development strategies for educating staff members on the essential elements of educating students with disabilities and monitored and evaluated 50+ staff members
Educational Diagnostician
Klein ISD
Houston, TX
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Evaluation and ARD facilitator serving High School campus
- Evaluation and ARD Specialist for multiple programs including Developmental, Making Connections, and PASS
- Mentor to new Educational Diagnostician
- Established positive rapport with students, parents, and critical faculty members, using interpersonal skills and knowledge of district policies and legislative considerations
- Member of District Special Education Guiding Coalition Committee
- Member of Inaugural PBIS team for campus
Educational Diagnostician
Frisco ISD
Frisco, TX
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Case manager and ARD facilitator serving elementary and middle school campuses
- Established positive rapport with students, parents, and critical faculty members, using interpersonal skills and knowledge of district policies, state, and federal laws
- Case manager for multiple programs including Active Learning, Functional Academics, Life Skills, and Structured Learning
Special Education Teacher
Allen ISD
Allen, TX
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Designed, planned, and implemented individual alternative education and social skills lessons for small groups of varying skill levels
- Monitored progress and prepared all reports for individual students while collaborating with parents, professionals, and administration
Program Specialist Special Education, Assistant Testing Coordinator
Sheldon ISD
Houston, TX
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Coordinated, implemented and supervised special population programs and services for over 130 students
- Developed and implemented innovative professional development strategies for educating staff members on the essential elements of educating students with disabilities and monitored and evaluated 25+ staff members
- Worked in conjunction with national, state, and district mandates to successfully administer and monitor the campus testing environment
Transition Specialist, Assistant Testing Coordinator
Sheldon ISD
Houston, TX
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Developed and implemented district wide transition supports and procedures
- Trained district wide on procedures regarding transition assessments and transition supplement
- Implemented Work Based Learning at the High School level
- Responsible for meeting Indicator 13 with 100% accuracy from previous year of 80% accuracy
ARD Facilitator
Pearland ISD
Pearland, TX
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Prepared and facilitated ARD meetings for 175+ students in addition to developing and implementing professional development for staff members on various special education topics and policies
- Collaborated with students, parents and staff to develop IEP's, create and monitor graduation plans, and implement instructional strategies to meet student needs
Lead Special Education Teacher, English Resource Teacher
Sheldon ISD
Houston, TX
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Coordinated, implemented and supervised the day-to-day education of students with disabilities
Education
Master of Science - Educational Management
University of Houston-Clear Lake
01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication, Business Minor
Texas A&M University
01.2002
Skills
- Project Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Communication
- Flexibility
Certification
- Principal EC-12
- Educational Diagnostician EC-12
- Special Education EC-12
- Generalist EC-4
Timeline
Academic Lead Teacher-Special Education
Klein ISD
01.2022 - Current
Educational Diagnostician
Klein ISD
01.2019 - 01.2022
Educational Diagnostician
Frisco ISD
01.2013 - 01.2017
Special Education Teacher
Allen ISD
01.2012 - 01.2013
Program Specialist Special Education, Assistant Testing Coordinator
Sheldon ISD
01.2009 - 01.2012
Transition Specialist, Assistant Testing Coordinator
Sheldon ISD
01.2008 - 01.2009
ARD Facilitator
Pearland ISD
01.2007 - 01.2008
Lead Special Education Teacher, English Resource Teacher
Sheldon ISD
01.2003 - 01.2007
Master of Science - Educational Management
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication, Business Minor
Texas A&M University