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Nancy Kirkpatrick

Special Education Coordinator
Chicopee,MA

Summary

Dynamic Special Education Coordinator with a proven track record at Hampden Charter School Of Science, adept in inclusion strategies and collaborative leadership. Excelled in creating individualized education plans and fostering parent-teacher communication, significantly enhancing student progress and engagement. Skilled in curriculum adaptation and behavior management, committed to driving educational success and inclusion.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Coordinator

Hampden Charter School Of Science
09.2017 - Current
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Facilitated ongoing communication between school personnel, families, service providers, specialists, regarding student goals and progress.
  • Led and managed child study teams to develop support plans, safety plan and behavior plans interventions to support students academically and socially.
  • Maintained accurate records pertaining to student performance benchmarks aligned with regulatory requirements.


Therapeutic Mentor

Northeast Center for Youth and Families
06.2015 - 09.2017

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual client needs.

  • Improved client self-esteem by developing personalized therapeutic plans and setting achievable goals.
  • Provided ongoing support to clients during transitional periods, including school changes or entering new living arrangements.
  • Fostered a safe and supportive environment for clients to openly discuss mental health challenges and progress towards recovery.


Paraeducator, Special Education

Springfield Public Schools, Massachusetts
08.2006 - 06.2015
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Developed accessible visual aids for complex concepts, improving comprehension for diverse learners in the classroom setting.

Paraeducator, Special Education

Lower Pioneer Valley Collaborative
08.1996 - 06.2006
  • Developed accessible visual aids for complex concepts, improving comprehension for diverse learners in the classroom setting.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.

Education

Associate of Arts - Special Education

Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA

Master of Science - Special Education/School Counselor

American International College
Springfield, MA

Skills

  • Inclusion strategies
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Social skills development
  • Functional behavior assessment
  • Curriculum adaptation
  • Learning disability awareness
  • Individualized education plan expertise
  • Autism spectrum
  • Speech and language support
  • Special education law
  • Behavior management strategies
  • Transition planning
  • Strong work ethic

Timeline

Special Education Coordinator

Hampden Charter School Of Science
09.2017 - Current

Therapeutic Mentor

Northeast Center for Youth and Families
06.2015 - 09.2017

Paraeducator, Special Education

Springfield Public Schools, Massachusetts
08.2006 - 06.2015

Paraeducator, Special Education

Lower Pioneer Valley Collaborative
08.1996 - 06.2006

Associate of Arts - Special Education

Springfield Technical Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Master of Science - Special Education/School Counselor

American International College
Nancy KirkpatrickSpecial Education Coordinator