Kristine Greene
Breezy Point
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Coordinator with extensive experience at P. 721K- Roy Campanella School. Expert in IEP development and compliance monitoring, fostering team collaboration and effective communication. Successfully enhanced student placement processes and facilitated training, driving improved educational outcomes. Proficient in SESIS, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and adherence to SOPM standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education/Related Service Coordinator
P. 721K- Roy Campanella School
Brooklyn
09.2012 - Current
- Coordinated communication among staff, families, and external agencies to enhance collaborative support for students.
- Facilitate and provide ongoing training for teachers and staff members to ensure all proper procedures and mandates are being followed.
- Established expectations for data integration to inform Present Levels of Performance and development of rigorous annual/postsecondary goals for each student.
- Introduce and model the use of focused school-informed IEP review guidance for each section of the IEP aligned to State Quality IEP Indicators
- Liaised with SESIS to ensure compliance with mandates and accuracy of student files.
- Process new students and collaborate with staff and parents to ensure proper placement.
- Provided updates to staff members as an active member of the Pupil Personnel Team.
- Created, monitored and implemented school-wide SCEP goals effectively.
School Based Coach
P. 721K- Roy Campanella School
Brooklyn
09.2009 - 08.2012
- Supported growth and development of new and first-year teachers through mentorship.
- Collaborated with educators and service providers to promote student progress.
- Facilitated school-wide collaborative meetings, improving communication among teachers and staff.
- Provided ongoing support for school initiatives, clarifying expectations for staff.
- Participated in district-wide professional development, enhancing teaching practices across the school.
Special Education Teacher
P. 721K- Roy Campanella School
Brooklyn
09.2005 - 08.2009
- Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for each special education student.
- Identified and implemented individualized goals aligned with students' needs and abilities to enhance learning outcomes.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the academic and functional needs of Alternate Assessment Students.
- Provided specialized support and interventions for diverse learners.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to monitor student progress and adapt instruction.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to create inclusive classroom environments that support diverse learning styles.
- Coordinate with parents, teachers, paraprofessionals, and various service providers to create a positive learning environment for all students.
- Maintain classroom management through an implemented behavior plan and modeled social situations and awareness of socially acceptable behavior.
- Established trusting relationships with students to promote their social and emotional development.
- Led professional development workshops on best practices.
Special Education Teacher
Wahiawa Middle School
Wahiawa
07.2004 - 02.2005
- Implemented strategies to support individual learning styles and accommodations, addressing students' needs through tailored interventions.
- Supported students' behavioral, social, and academic development through targeted interventions, fostering student success.
- Co-taught in a 7th grade inclusion setting and incorporated techniques to promote active learning including individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments, and small group instruction.
Education
Master of Science - Brooklyn, New York
Touro College
Brooklyn, New York06-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Special Education
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, New York05-2004
Skills
- IEP development
- Compliance monitoring
- Student placement
- Service coordination
- SOPM management
- NYCPS platforms
- Facilitation skills
- Detail orientation
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Data integration
Certification
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
- Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)
- Students with Disabilities (Grades 5-9)
- Students with Disabilities (Birth- Grade 2)
School Contributions
- Attendance Team
- Teacher Induction Committee (Hiring team)
- Pupil Personnel Team
- Language Allocation Policy Team
- Building Response Team (BRT)
- School Safety Team
- 504 Coordinator
- Point person for OSH transportation accommodations requests
- Point person for Nursing referrals and individualized nursing staff.
Community and Business Partnerships
2006-2011 OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities)
Midwood Development
· Collaborated with a co-teacher to design and facilitate a recreational after school program to promote independence and vocational skills.
Heaven’s Hands Community Services
· Provided an array of services and supports that assist individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving the highest level of independence, inclusion, individuality and productivity possible.
The Guild For Exceptional Children/CANNY
· Served as a group leader for student respite programs.
References
Barbara Tremblay
Principal, P721K
718-996-8199 BTRembl@schools.nyc.gov
Merrin Palish
Principal, 643X
332-286-1350 MPalish@schools.nyc.gov
Natalie McQueen
Dir. of Transition Services & Postsecondary Planning Initiatives
(212) 802-1568 NMcqueen@schools.nyc.gov
Timeline
Special Education/Related Service Coordinator
P. 721K- Roy Campanella School
09.2012 - Current
School Based Coach
P. 721K- Roy Campanella School
09.2009 - 08.2012
Special Education Teacher
P. 721K- Roy Campanella School
09.2005 - 08.2009
Special Education Teacher
Wahiawa Middle School
07.2004 - 02.2005
Master of Science - Brooklyn, New York
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Special Education
Marist College