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Kristin McLaughlin

Old Saybrook

Summary


Dedicated early childhood education professional, known for creating engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Proven ability to foster nurturing and inclusive classroom environment. Valued team collaborator with strong focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in child development and classroom management.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Integrated Special Education Preschool Teacher

Old Saybrook Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
  • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum for a class of 3–5-year-olds, ensuring an inclusive environment that supports both typically developing and special needs students.
  • Differentiate instruction and adapt activities to meet individual learning styles and IEP goals, facilitating growth for each child.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and paraprofessionals) to integrate specialized supports and services into the classroom.
  • Implement positive behavior support strategies and utilize PMT (Physical & Psychological Management Training) techniques for safe de-escalation and crisis intervention, maintaining a supportive classroom climate.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with families through daily reports and parent conferences, fostering strong home-school partnerships to support each child’s development.
  • Document student progress and participate in the IEP process, including contributing to goal setting, preparing quarterly progress reports, and attending annual review meetings.

Kindergarten Paraprofessional

Old Saybrook Public Schools
09.2017 - 06.2020
  • Assisted lead teacher in a full-day kindergarten classroom, supporting instruction for approximately 20 students and reinforcing lessons through one-on-one and small group assistance.
  • Provided individualized support to students with special needs in an inclusive setting, implementing IEP accommodations and behavior plans to help each child succeed.
  • Helped manage classroom routines and behavior using positive reinforcement and redirection; applied PMT de-escalation techniques when necessary to maintain a safe environment.
  • Prepared instructional materials, organized learning centers, and assisted with student assessments and record-keeping to facilitate smooth classroom operations and progress monitoring.

Numeracy Interventionist (Grades K–3)

Old Saybrook Public Schools
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Delivered targeted mathematics interventions to elementary students (Kindergarten through 3rd grade) as part of a Tier 2/Tier 3 SRBI program, leading to measurable improvements in math fact fluency and problem-solving skills.
  • Provided one-on-one and small group instruction using evidence-based numeracy curricula (e.g., Do the Math and Assessing Math Concepts) to close early math skill gaps.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers and the math intervention team to identify at-risk students and tailor intervention strategies to individual learning needs.
  • Assessed and tracked student progress using universal screeners and regular progress monitoring (including tools like i-Ready), adjusting instruction based on data analysis.
  • Utilized educational technology (iPads and math learning software) to engage students and reinforce math concepts, integrating digital tools into intervention sessions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education & Human Development

Mitchell College
New London, CT
01.2006

M.Ed. -

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
09-2025

Skills

  • Inclusive Early Childhood Education
  • Special Education (IEPs, accommodations, modifications)
  • Play-Based and Developmentally Appropriate Practice
  • Family and Community Engagement
  • Collaborative Team Teaching
  • Positive Behavior Support / PMT Certified
  • Assessment and Progress Monitoring
  • Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning

Certification

  • Connecticut Teacher Certification – Integrated Early Childhood/Special Education (Endorsement #113, Nursery–Grade 3)
  • PMT (Physical & Psychological Management Training) Certification – Active since 2017 (8 years)

Timeline

Integrated Special Education Preschool Teacher

Old Saybrook Public Schools
08.2020 - Current

Kindergarten Paraprofessional

Old Saybrook Public Schools
09.2017 - 06.2020

Numeracy Interventionist (Grades K–3)

Old Saybrook Public Schools
09.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education & Human Development

Mitchell College

M.Ed. -

American College of Education

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