Saji Krishnankutty
Atlanta Public School System
Atlanta,GA
1
Language
1
Certification
33
years of professional experience
Dynamic special education teacher with expertise in lesson planning, relationship building, and critical thinking. Committed to fostering student engagement and developing individualized education programs for diverse learners.
Work History
Teacher
6 Years 2 Months- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that increased student participation and developed critical thinking skills.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, providing constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promote cross-curricular learning.
- Analyzed student data to identify learning gaps, adjusting instructional approaches accordingly.
- Developed individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to diverse student needs.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Mentored novice special education teachers and paraprofessionals, enhancing their instructional practices.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents and guardians, ensuring consistent communication to support student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategy.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Facilitated instruction in multiple subjects to support student understanding. to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
2 Years 11 Months- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Special Education Teacher
3 Years 6 Months- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas of improvement.
- Enhanced students" communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
Special Education Teacher
3 Months- 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.
Special Education Teacher
1 Year 10 Months- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to enhance classroom environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support student learning goals.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adjust teaching methods.
Special Education Teacher
2 Years 11 Months- 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.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
Special Education Teacher
13 Years 9 Months- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies to improve student engagement and retention.
- Facilitated workshops for staff on best practices in special education methodologies.
- Advocated for students' rights and inclusion within mainstream educational settings.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student performance and behavioral interventions.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science
Post Graduate Diploma - Special Education
Skills
Classroom management
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Lesson planning
Certification
Certified in Special Education
Languages
Hindi
Timeline
Teacher
Atlanta Public School System
08.2020 - CurrentRead More
Special Education Teacher
Clayton County Schools
08.2016 - 07.2019Read More
Special Education Teacher
Atlanta Public School System
01.2013 - 07.2016Read More
Special Education Teacher
Henry County Public Schools
08.2012 - 11.2012Read More
Special Education Teacher
Fulton County Schools
09.2010 - 07.2012Read More
Special Education Teacher
Clayton County Schools
08.2007 - 07.2010Read More
Special Education Teacher
The Spastic Society Of Tamilnadu
06.1993 - 03.2007Read More
Madras University
Bachelor of Science from Science
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The Spastic Society of Tamilnadu
Post Graduate Diploma from Special Education
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