Kristi Garrett

• Provided ongoing feedback to students regarding their progress, empowering them to take ownership of their learning journey.
• Supported diverse learners by incorporating culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lesson planning and delivery processes.
• Evaluated progress regularly through assessments, adjusting instruction as necessary to achieve optimal results.
• Increased student comprehension by using differentiated instructional techniques tailored to individual needs.
• Aligned instructional materials with state standards and district curriculum guidelines to ensure content relevance for students.
• Collaborated with teachers and administrators to identify students in need of additional support and develop individualized learning plans.

• Planned and delivered lessons to meet State educational standards across core academic areas.
• Developed PBIS strategies to encourage positive behavior changes in students with known history of behavioral issues.
• Planned and wrote measurable annual goals for each student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
• Worked with families to ensure favorable outcomes for each student according to their own individual needs.

• Achieved a rating of Highly Effective within the Ohio eTPES framework.
• Conducted assessments in accordance with IDEA guidelines for the identification of students with disabilities.
• Participated collaboratively with parents, administrators and colleagues in ETR team meetings to determine eligibility for special education services.
• Planned and wrote measurable annual goals for each student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
• Worked collaboratively with general education teachers to implement the IEP with fidelity.
• Planned and delivered instruction to the core subject areas across four grade levels in the Resource Room.
• Maintained confidentiality for all students and their records.
• Participated in various team building and professional development opportunities to enhance the quality of educational service to the students.

• Mentored new Intervention Specialists to ensure compliance to Federal and State guidelines for Evaluation Team Reports (ETRs) and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Maintained a full caseload of 27 students while overseeing ETRs and IEPs for 103 special education students.
• Attended meetings as District Representative to make decisions on compliance and fiscal responsibility for the school district.
• Furthered my education with professional development opportunities to enable me to become a better supervisor and Intervention Specialist.

• Maintained detailed records and ensured confidentiality for students and their families.* Responsible for monitoring and ordering supplies and equipment as needed to maintainclassrooms.
• Helped plan and coordinate a recruitment event under limited supervision.
• Designed an assessment tool used throughout the department.
• Worked cooperatively with various county, state and federal agencies on behalf of students and their families.
• Developed strategies with other teachers to help each student work up to his/her potential.
• Used anecdotal records and structured assessment instruments to document student development.

• Designed and implemented curriculum in language arts and social sciences.
• Assisted administration with the scheduling of classes and students.
• Doubled ad revenue and sales for the annual yearbook.
• Participated in team-building, mentoring and staff development activities.
• Planned and supervised field trips to enhance and extend learning experiences.
• Integrated special needs lessons into the framework of the regular classroom to increase inclusion.

• Utilized positive and proactive classroom management techniques.
• Designed an assessment instrument for use in Kindergarten/ 1st grade intervention.
• Worked with students of diverse backgrounds and varying degrees of competence in all subject areas.
• Assisted teachers in maintaining adequate classroom supplies and equipment.

• Responsible for creating, editing and placing advertising for the hospital's services, physicians and special events.
• Planned and coordinated various hospital functions to serve the community as well as enhance the hospital's image.
• Developed and followed a departmental budget for supplies and equipment.
• Prepared thorough reports on current status of projects coupled with projections for future endeavors.
• Extensive use of many desktop photo editing and publishing programs.