Whitney Keitt
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Hardworking and ardent educator. Passionate about improving the academic and behavioral outcomes for all students. Experience enhancing the programmatic structures, performance, and efficacy of over 60 school districts in Washington, D.C and 3 school districts in Virginia.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Change in Placement Coordinator
Office Of The State Superintendent Of Education
05.2022 - Current
- Manage and facilitate the process of identifying the least restrictive environment (LRE) and ensuring the provision of a free and appropriate education (FAPE), for students with special needs, by providing oversight, support and guidance to local school districts, educational leaders, parents, and stakeholders.
- Provide oversight, guidance, and technical assistance to over 60 local education agencies (LEAs) regarding the provision of special education services to children of the District of Columbia.
- Develop state-level recommendations for LEAs that ensure the provision of FAPE for students with special needs, in alignment with the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).
- Liaising with District agency leaders and educational stakeholders to provide state-level, educational recommendations for at-risk students receiving special education services including allocation of grant funding for special education populations.
- Employ research-based methodologies when coaching educational leaders and stakeholders on improving instructional and behavioral outcomes for students.
- Lead LEAs through the process of identifying and correcting areas of noncompliance related to state regulations, IDEA and Section 504.
- Monitor the implementation of IDEA Part B (LRE) amongst LEAs across the District.
- Coordinate and facilitate state level training to school districts, educational leaders, and stakeholders.
- Serve as an expert witness in special education due process hearings.
Teaching and Learning Coach
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed and executed professional development experiences for school-wide staff.
- Facilitator of ongoing adult-learning opportunities classroom instruction, best practices, technology integration.
- Created technology experiences targeting 9-12 learners.
- Increased student participation by introducing relevant computer programs and exercises to encourage student engagement.
- Coaches and collaborates with teachers to come up with strategies to engage learning and be effective teachers.
- Works with Administrators to set schedules and in supporting staff development for teachers.
- Develops, directs, plans, and evaluates training programs or activities to meet staff learning objectives.
- Conducts needs analysis, develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of course objectives, evaluation and learning assessments of instruction and curriculum.
Teacher
King George County Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Teacher
Fredericksburg City Schools
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Utilized various methodologies to teach Ancient World History (to 1300 C.E) and Modern World History (From 1300 C.E) to ninth and tenth graders.
- Served on the Building Leadership Team as a lead for the Safe and Orderly Environment Correlate, enhancing and increasing environmental standards.
- Served on the Senior Jeopardy & Dropout Intervention team supporting at-risk students through high school graduation, analyzing trends in dropout and completion rates for the division.
- Assisted in the development of the English Language Learners (ELL) pilot night-school GED program, recommending delivery strategies yielding rich, meaningful, and dynamic experiences for target audiences.
- Enforced academic policies and procedures, complying with all institutional rules and regulations pertinent to classroom instruction and general employment.
- Developed and executed grade-level appropriate lesson plans while reading and analyzing multiple literary and informational texts for the development of meaningful instructional delivery.
- Analyzed assessment data to target specific skills within a classroom environment while organizing and providing corrective feedback on all graded assignments.
Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Taught Pre-Advanced Placement Ancient World History, Modern World History and United States & Virginia Government to ninth and twelfth graders.
- Designed and implemented interdisciplinary instruction based on subject matter, students, the community, and state curriculum goals.
- Used comprehensive materials, technology, and resources to promote the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills of students.
- Built a warm and inclusive classroom environment where students are safe and supported Establish and maintain strong relationships with students and families.
- Actively participated in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development. Used formative and summative assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery.
- Accepted responsibility for the academic progress of the students and worked actively to overcome setbacks Staff and reporting relationships.
Student Progress Monitor
District Of Columbia Public Schools
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Maintained and monitored academic, behavioral, and social programs for 75 DC Special Education students in non-public schools, primarily Accotink Academy, Ivymount, and High Road School of D.C.
- Monitored nonpublic schools to ensure adherence to the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and providing the necessary programs and support to the enrolled students.
- Observed students quarterly, mediated relationships with attorneys, student, and parent advocates, and DCPS agencies.
- Scheduled and facilitated IEP meetings, special education eligibility meetings, and 30-day review meetings.
- Ensured that students that were placed in most restrictive settings had access to rigorous curricula and demonstrated academic achievement.
- Served as a subject matter expert and coach to field-based staff responsible for overseeing the implementation of students’ IEPs.
- Planned and conducted professional development for DCPS and Non-Public special education personnel in areas such as instructional strategies, curricula, behavior interventions and drafting IEP goals.
- Advised special education personnel in the development and implementation of transition services and the development of appropriate and meaningful Graduation Plans for students.
Teacher
Fredericksburg City Schools
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Established a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning while establishing each student to demonstrate agency, ownership, and reflection.
- Designed and implemented authentic and engaging learning experiences using the Virginia Standards of Learning, established curriculum, and effective strategies to maximize student achievement using a variety of instructional materials.
- Designed and implemented interdisciplinary instruction based on subject matters, students, the community, and state curriculum goals.
- Used comprehensive materials, technology, and resources to promote the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills of students.
- Personalized instruction is based upon the needs of students and manages time to maximize student learning opportunities.
Education
Certificate - Instructional Design & Technology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNCertificate - Educational Leadership
Longwood University
Farmville, VAMasters of Education - Secondary Education
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VABachelor of Arts - Social Science For Education
George Mason University
Fairfax, VASkills
- Technical Assistance
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Instructional Design & Technology
- Staff Development
- Progress Monitoring
- Social Studies Pedagogy
Timeline
Change in Placement Coordinator
Office Of The State Superintendent Of Education
05.2022 - Current
Teaching and Learning Coach
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
Teacher
King George County Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2020
Teacher
Fredericksburg City Schools
08.2016 - 06.2019
Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2014 - 08.2016
Student Progress Monitor
District Of Columbia Public Schools
08.2011 - 08.2014
Teacher
Fredericksburg City Schools
08.2010 - 06.2011
Certificate - Instructional Design & Technology
Walden University
Certificate - Educational Leadership
Longwood University
Masters of Education - Secondary Education
University of Mary Washington
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science For Education
George Mason University
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