Rae McKinney
Sadieville
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Harrison County Schools, adept at developing individualized education plans and fostering positive relationships with students and families. Skilled in implementing effective behavioral interventions and promoting diversity inclusion strategies, while demonstrating compassion and patience to motivate at-risk learners.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Harrison County Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Adult Educator
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Assessed each student's developmental needs on ongoing basis.
- Collaborated with other educators to create interdisciplinary lessons, enriching students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Developed written, weekly lesson plans to address cognitive, physical, social and emotional growth of students.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment, allowing adult students to feel comfortable sharing their experiences and ideas.
- Organized community outreach events to promote the importance of adult education and attract new students.
- Counseled students in adjustment and academic problems.
- Prepared students for success in standardized tests, offering targeted instruction and practice materials based on identified weaknesses.
Education
Master of Arts - Education-K-12-LBD
Georgtown College
Georgetown, KY05-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Midway University
Midway, KY05-2000
Skills
- Currently a student in the LETRS program (Kentucky Educational Development Corporation)-May 2026 completion
- Supportive Behavioral Interventions
- Guidance in Executive Functioning Strategies
- Diversity Inclusion Strategies
- Customized Math Assistance
- Support for Emotional Disorders
- Collaborative parental engagement rockstar!
- Team-based teaching
- Social skills development
- Progress monitoring and tracking
- Life skills development
- Functional behavior assessments
- Learning disability assistance
- Individualized education plans
- Writing support plans
- Reading interventions
- Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Individualized education plans expertise
- Collaborative teamwork champion
- Motivating at risk and troubled
- Soft skills including compassion, empathy, and patience
- Implementation of intervention plans as necessary
- Positive behavior supports
- Curriculum adaption and modification to fit educational needs
- Team Leader for Kentucky State Assessment training and compliance
Accomplishments
Provided emergency foster care and support for several at high risk students at Harrison County High School.
Supervised and led the Special Education Department to ensure training and compliance were met for KSA testing.
Beta Club Sponsor for the past five years.
Certification
KLB: Professional Certificate For Teaching Exceptional Children, Learning And Behavior Disorders, Grades Primary Through 12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Harrison County Schools
08.2019 - Current
Adult Educator
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
01.2014 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - Education-K-12-LBD
Georgtown College
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Midway University
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