Mattie Kinsey
Allen Park,MI
Summary
Kind Special Education Teacher versed in crisis management and establishing direct, clear and helpful boundaries with students of varying emotional and intellectual capacities. Creates and maintains educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school programs and goals. Demonstrates knowledge and best practices in differentiating instruction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Day Treatment Resource Teacher
Detroit Public School Community District
Detroit, MI
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
Exceptional Education Teacher
Detroit Public School Community District
Detroit, MI
08.2007 - 06.2022
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
Exceptional Education Administrator
Detroit Public School Community District
Detroit , MI
06.2023 - current
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
- Implemented policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Communicated with students, guardians, peers and school administrators to foster strong relationships.
- Maintained appropriate contacts with district, intermediate units and state special education leaders in continued compliance of special education programs.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL03-2006
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI04-1998
Skills
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Behavior Modifications
- Motivating students
- Student Records Management
- Parent Communication
- Social Skills Development
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Certification
- Exceptional Education Supervisory Management
- Professional Teacher of Psychology 6-12
- Professional Teacher of Emotional Impairment K-12
- Professional Teacher of Learning Disabilities K-12
Timeline
Exceptional Education Administrator
Detroit Public School Community District
06.2023 - current
Day Treatment Resource Teacher
Detroit Public School Community District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Exceptional Education Teacher
Detroit Public School Community District
08.2007 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Special Education
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Eastern Michigan University
- Exceptional Education Supervisory Management
- Professional Teacher of Psychology 6-12
- Professional Teacher of Emotional Impairment K-12
- Professional Teacher of Learning Disabilities K-12
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