Leighann Kemp
Owens Cross Roads,AL
Summary
Enthusiastic long time educator who is knowledgeable about education improvement plans and approaches. Offering 23 years in education working with various students in ages and abilities. Tech-savvy and adept user of various classroom technologies. Flexible and caring special education professional specializes in various approaches based on individual needs. Compassionate in helping with student needs and adapting approaches. Education professional prepared for role with extensive experience in designing and facilitating engaging learning programs. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving significant improvements in learner outcomes. Reliable team player with flexible approach to dynamic organizational needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Specialist
Randolph School
07.2021 - Current
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and academically at-risk students in the Upper School (9-12).
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments in grades 9-12.
- Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Implemented and provided professional development to staff members to be able to bring innovative teaching techniques to their classrooms to keep students engaged and motivated throughout the learning process.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Spotsylvania County Schools
07.2017 - 05.2021
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication and involvement in the educational process, fostering a strong home-school connection.
- Coordinated with school administrators and support staff to provide comprehensive services that addressed the whole child''s developmental needs-academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
- Utilized various assessment tools to evaluate student performance and inform instructional planning, ensuring individualized support for every learner.
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Cobb County School System
07.2014 - 05.2017
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication and involvement in the educational process, fostering a strong home-school connection.
- Enhanced students'' social skills by implementing group activities and cooperative learning strategies.
- Coordinated with school administrators and support staff to provide comprehensive services that addressed the whole child''s developmental needs-academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Special Education Teacher
Nettleton Public Schools
06.2010 - 05.2014
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Newport News Public School Dst
07.2003 - 05.2010
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Coordinated with school administrators and support staff to provide comprehensive services that addressed the whole child''s developmental needs-academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication and involvement in the educational process, fostering a strong home-school connection.
- Collaborated with related service providers to ensure consistency of support for students across all areas of development.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education PK-12
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Radford University
Radford, VA07.2000
Skills
- Technology-Based Strategies
- Effective positive communication skills both written and verbal
- Relationship building with Students, Parents, and Colleagues
- Coaching and mentoring
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Educational Support
- Data Collection and Evaluation to drive decision making
- Strong Executive Functioning Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- IEP Compliance
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Learning Specialist
Randolph School
07.2021 - Current
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Spotsylvania County Schools
07.2017 - 05.2021
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Cobb County School System
07.2014 - 05.2017
Special Education Teacher
Nettleton Public Schools
06.2010 - 05.2014
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Newport News Public School Dst
07.2003 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Radford University
Master of Science - Special Education PK-12
Arkansas State University
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