Special Education Teacher
Resume:
Allison Kersch
Ethusiastic Educator and Special Education Advocate
North Providence, RI 02911
ad4dcn@r.postjobfree.com
I love teaching and working with children. I believe that all children have the potential to thrive and be successful if given the right tools and experiences. I have a very hands-on and interactive approach to teaching.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Tutor
Private Families - Northern Rhode Island
September 2009 to Present
Tutor elementary school students in various content areas. Assist students with their homework and school projects. Teach students different strategies and tools to help them strengthen skills, gain confidence, and improve upon their ability to complete tasks successfully. Teach children organizational skills,
Special Education Teacher
Fall River, MA
January 2023 to February 2023
Special Education Teacher primarily on ELA. Working with 3-5 graders Special Education Teacher
St. Mary's Home for Children - North Providence, RI April 2022 to October 2022
• Teach middle school and high school students English and Language Arts. In addition, I teach mathematics, current events and book club to high school students.
• Homeroom class - 11th and 12th grade
• School Year and ESY
Head Teacher/Pre-K Teacher
Early Learning Centers of Rhode Island - East Greenwich, RI August 2017 to January 2018
Special Education Teacher
The Hope Academy - Providence, RI
January 2017 to July 2017
Grade K-2. Work with children 1:1 or in small groups to ensure that they are meeting the benchmarks and goals of their IEP.
Preschool Teacher
Connecting for Children and Families - Woonsocket, RI November 2014 to January 2017
Responsibilities
Lead Teacher of preschool/pre-kindergarten classroom of 18 students. Plan and implement the curriculum; oversee and carry out daily activities in the classroom. Utilize Assessment tools routinely to document student growth, strengths, and needs.
Accomplishments
I provide my students with a caring and warm environment in which they can be free to express their imagination and uniqueness as individuals. My students learn through play, and exploration in a hands- on classroom setting.
Skills Used
My passion and enthusiasm for education shines through in my hands-on teaching. I encourage and nurture my students' strengths, while helping them to build up their weaknesses in a fun preschool atmosphere.
Head Teacher/Preschool Teacher
Early Learning Centers of Rhode Island - Rumford, RI August 2014 to November 2014
Responsibilities
Head teacher overseeing curriculum in the center. Plan and implement the curriculum and daily routines in my class of three-year olds.
Accomplishments
I provide a nurturing environment for my students, where they are encouraged to grow and learn through creative expression, play, and exploration.
Skills Used
My education and knowledge from past experiences, my enthusiasm and passion for teaching, my desire to have strong parent/ teacher connections, my ability to work well with others, and my interpersonal skills that allow me to reflect and become a better teacher. MST Therapist
Communities for People - Providence, RI
February 2014 to July 2014
Responsibilities
Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is an intensive family- and community-based treatment program that focuses on addressing all environmental systems that impact chronic and violent juvenile offenders -- their homes and families, schools and teachers, neighborhoods and friends. MST recognizes that each system plays a critical role in a youth's world and each system requires attention when effective change is needed to improve the quality of life for youth and their families. MST works with the toughest offenders ages 12 through 17 who have a very long history of arrests. MST clinicians go to where the child is and are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week They work intensively with parents and caregivers to put them in control The therapist works with the caregivers to keep the adolescent focused on school and gaining job skills The therapist and caregivers introduce the youth to sports and recreational activities as an alternative to hanging out
MST is based on evidence
This means it has been proven to work and produce positive results with the toughest kids. It blends the best clinical treatments—cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior management training, family therapies and community psychology to reach this population. After 30 years of research and 18 studies, MST repeatedly has been shown to: Keep kids in their home, reducing out-of-home placements up to 50 percent Keep kids in school
Keep kids out of trouble, reducing re-arrest rates up to 70 percent Improve family relations and functioning
Decrease adolescent psychiatric symptoms
Decrease adolescent drug and alcohol use
Accomplishments
Worked very well with youth and families to ensure that students decreased truancy and drug use. Also assisted families with successful reunification
Skills Used
Interpersonal skills, caring and nurturing skills, desire to assist youth and their families, passionate and enthusiastic, enjoyed working with others
Early Childhood Educator/Coordinator
Alpine Preschool and Daycare - Cranston, RI
November 2013 to February 2014
Responsibilities
Created and implemented the curriculum for the center. Head teacher in the center and preschool/ pre- kindergarten teacher
Accomplishments
In addition to creating and implementing the curriculum, I obtained my completion certificate for the RI Early Learning Standards in Foundations course.
Skills Used
Early childhood experience, special education experience, interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others, nurturing and caring for others, my passion and enthusiasm for teaching Student Teaching
Community School - Cumberland, RI
January 2011 to March 2011
Cumberland, RI. Special Education Self Contained Classroom, Grades 2, 3, and 4. Cooperating Teacher: R. Larue. January to March 2011
Preschool Teacher
Jewish Community Center - Providence, RI
August 2006 to May 2010
Plan and implement curriculum for three year olds, Oversee and/or lead daily activities. Support Person/Tutor
Private Family - Providence, RI
January 2009 to July 2009
Assisted a college student with a developmental disability choose and successfully complete appropriate classes at Rhode Island College. Additional responsibilities included assisting individual with chores, organization of apartment, and maintaining a daily/monthly planner. Kindergarten Camp Teacher
Jewish Community Center - Providence, RI
June 2006 to August 2006
Plan and implement curriculum for on and off site activities and field trips. Additional duties included overseeing and/or leading daily activities.
Preschool Explorations Head Teacher/On Site Coordinator Henry Barnard School at Rhode Island College - Providence, RI January 2006 to June 2006
Develop and implement curriculum and daily activities for this after school program. Preschool Assistant Teacher
Henry Barnard School at Rhode Island College - Providence, RI August 2004 to June 2006
Worked with and assisted Susan Kingsley in a preschool classroom. Plan and implemented activities, lead students in whole group and small group activities. Set up and assist at lunchtime, rest time, etc. Early Childhood Coordinator
Explorations Summer Camp/After School Program at Rhode Island College - Providence, RI June 2004 to January 2006
Worked with Director and other teachers in planning and implementing activities. Supervise/Lead group activities. Chaperone field trips. Assumed closing responsibilities, including cleanup and locking office and entrance doors.
Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Henry Barnard School at Rhode Island College - Providence, RI August 2001 to June 2004
Worked with and assisted three Kindergarten teachers. Lead students in whole class and small group activities. Daily lunch duties and dismissal duties. Occasional Subbing was required. Associate Teacher
The Storks Nest Academy - Lincoln, RI
June 2001 to August 2001
Assisted Lead Teacher in the preperation and teaching of lessons and running daily activities. Worked with children six weeks to five years of age.
Student Teaching
Henry Barnard School - Providence, RI
January 2001 to May 2001
Education
Master's of Education in Special Education
Rhode Island College - Providence, RI
May 2011
Master's of Education in Reading
Rhode Island College - Providence, RI
August 2005
Early Childhood
Community College of Rhode Island - Lincoln, RI
June 2003
Elementary Education
Rhode Island College - Providence, RI
May 2001
Bachelor's in Psychology
The University of Rhode Island - Kingston, RI
May 2000
Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Teaching
• Behavioral Therapy
• Curriculum Development
• Special Education
• Behavior Management
• Autism Experience
• Classroom Management
• English
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Classroom experience
• Childcare
• Behavioral health
• Early childhood education
• Experience with children
• Customer service
• Tutoring
• Data collection
• Applied behavior analysis
• Special needs
• Experience with children
• Tutoring
• Case management
• Case management
• Communication skills
• Experience working with students
• Lesson planning
• Preschool experience
Certifications and Licenses
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Special Education Certification
Teaching Certification
Child Development Associate Certification
Professional Educator License
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