Kristy Hughett
Fort Dodge,Iowa
Summary
Versatile and dedicated educator with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist/ Special Education Consultant
Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency
08.2016 - Current
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Special Education Teacher: ECSE and Strat I
Fort Dodge Community School District
08.2006 - 05.2016
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Instructed students with social emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Buena Vista University
Fort Dodge, IowaMaster of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IowaSpecialist in Education - School Psychology
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa05.2022
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individualized education planning and compliance
- Collaborative teamwork
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of special education laws and regulations
- Professional Referral Network
- Resource Advocacy
Certification
- NCSP - National Certification School Psychology
- Strategic Strategist I Special Education Endorsement
- Reading Endorsement
- Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Special Education
Timeline
School Psychologist/ Special Education Consultant
Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency
08.2016 - Current
Special Education Teacher: ECSE and Strat I
Fort Dodge Community School District
08.2006 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Buena Vista University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Northern Iowa
Specialist in Education - School Psychology
University of Northern Iowa
- NCSP - National Certification School Psychology
- Strategic Strategist I Special Education Endorsement
- Reading Endorsement
- Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Special Education
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