Kristin Morgan
Red Bank
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher/ IEP Compliance Coordinator
NYC Department of Education
09.2010 - Current
- Review of special education documents to endure quality programs and delivery
- Updated IEPs to reflect student progress and development
- Provide teachers with support
- Collaborate with teachers, parents and other professionals to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students with disabilities
- Conducted assessments and evaluations to determine students unique learning styles
- Recommended appropriate interventions and accommodations
- Consult with necessary stakeholders regarding due process procedures and implementing and maintaining services in accordance with program and regulatory requirements
- Act as a liaison for staff and serve as a hub for information regarding special education programs and services
- 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.
- Led IEP meeting with parents, teachers, and administrators to review students' progress and make adjustments
- Assisting with the school assessment team and monitor evaluation timelines
- Keeping up with new information and ideas for IEP writing
- Monitor least restrictive environment for students with disabilities
- Attended conferences ongoing professional development workshops relevant to best practices in special education programming
- Maintained appropriate contacts with district units and special education leaders in continued compliance of special education programs
- Collaborated with various personnel to support and uphold the integrity of the IEP.
Financial Recruiter
Recruitment Trends
03.2007 - 08.2009
- Responsible for all aspects of locating and placing financial professionals
- Conducted extensive research and recruiting via the internet
- Post open positions on various job boards
- Responsible for generating weekly and monthly reports (open vacancies, filled requisitions, applicant status, etc.)
- Successfully placed a wide spectrum of candidates in the financial and accounting industries.
Education
School Building Leader Certificate -
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY04.2015
Masters Degree - Education and Special Education
Touro College
Brooklyn, New York01.2013
Masters Degree - Education and Special Education
Touro College
Brooklyn, New York05.2010
Masters Degree - Education and Special Education
Touro College
Brooklyn, New York01.2010
Bachelors of Arts - Music Industry
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, New Jersey05.2006
Skills
- Special Education Laws
- Communication
- IEP Development
- Data Driven Instruction
- Assessment Strategies
- Goal Setting
- Differentiated Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Co-teaching Experience
Certification
- New York State Certifications: Students with Disabilities
- Passed the following New York State Teaching Certification Exams: Liberal Arts and Science Test, Assessment of Teaching Skills Test- Written Content, Specialty Test- Multi-Subject Content, Specialty Test- Students with Disabilities Content, Specialty Test-Earth Science
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/ IEP Compliance Coordinator
NYC Department of Education
09.2010 - Current
Financial Recruiter
Recruitment Trends
03.2007 - 08.2009
School Building Leader Certificate -
The College of Saint Rose
Masters Degree - Education and Special Education
Touro College
Masters Degree - Education and Special Education
Touro College
Masters Degree - Education and Special Education
Touro College
Bachelors of Arts - Music Industry
Monmouth University
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