Kristi Gray
Summary
Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hawkins County Board Of Education
03.2024 - 05.2026
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom engagement
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student assessments
- Designed and delivered tailored instructional materials for various learning styles
Special Education Interim Teacher/Instructional Assistant
Kingsport City Schools
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Kingsport City Schools
08.2012 - 05.2017
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Homebound Teacher
Kingsport City Schools
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Behavior Intervention Teacher
Hawkins County Board Of Education
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Special Education Teacher
Sullivan County Department Of Education
08.2007 - 05.2011
- 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.
Special Education Teacher, Moderate Needs
Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools
08.2003 - 05.2007
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Collaborated with numerous departments and standard education teachers.
Education
Master's In Special Education - Cross Categorical/Learning Disabilities
University North Carolina At Greensboro
05-2001
Bachelor of Science - Child And Adolescent Development
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
05-1994
Associate of Science - Pre-Business
Western Piedmont Community College
05-1991
Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Team building
- MS Office
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decision-Making
- Organization and Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Hawkins County Board Of Education
03.2024 - 05.2026
Special Education Interim Teacher/Instructional Assistant
Kingsport City Schools
09.2023 - 03.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
Kingsport City Schools
08.2012 - 05.2017
Homebound Teacher
Kingsport City Schools
08.2011 - 05.2013
Behavior Intervention Teacher
Hawkins County Board Of Education
08.2010 - 05.2011
Special Education Teacher
Sullivan County Department Of Education
08.2007 - 05.2011
Special Education Teacher, Moderate Needs
Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools
08.2003 - 05.2007
Master's In Special Education - Cross Categorical/Learning Disabilities
University North Carolina At Greensboro
Bachelor of Science - Child And Adolescent Development
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Associate of Science - Pre-Business
Western Piedmont Community College