Special Education Assistant Principal
Resume:
Kelly Wheelan
Mammoth Springs AR 72554
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Professional Profile
I am an experienced administrator who has great interpersonal skills, and am an excellent
team player who serves staff with integrity. I am a swift decision maker and trusted to
handle a variety of situations.. I can quickly and effectively handle situations I am
involved in. I am a positive leader who excels at helping staff see their talents and assists
them in rising to their potential. I also strive to care for myself and assist staff in doing
“.Great leaders don’t succeed because the same as this is a valuable asset for the current educational environemnt. My energy
and passion for the staff, students, and families is evident in my actions.
they are great. They succeed because
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Strategic Critical Thinker Swift & Sound Conflict resolution
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Exceptional Expert at managing Visionary Excellent problem
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Professional Experience:
Special Education Director/Assistant Principal K-12, August 2024 to
A leader is one who knows the current
Responsibilities:
way, and shows the way .” Work with staff and coordinate services and education for 123 students
in the special education areas.
Directly supervise 19 staff members to ensure compliance and
“ A leader who produces other leader curriculum are implemented for students.
Work with the professional development committee to ensure needs of
the district are being met in accordance with the CSIP Plan.
multiplies their influences.” Provide training on de escalation to over 80 staff members.
Train and monitor 27 staff members for Crisis Intervention Training.
Work with 2 administrators as acting Assistant Principal to ensure the
John Maxwell needs of students in the district are being met. (k-12)
Oversee and manage SDAC/Medicaid billing for the district.
Achievements:
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over the winter holidays.
Started a collaborative effort with a group within the special
education department to enhance the sensory room and raised 6,000
dollars in 3 weeks. 20,000 in revenue to the district on cost
settlement changes.
Lead staff back to school PD on modifications and special education
requirements.
Started a change in philosophy of the special education staff towards
compliance and file review. Increase in paperwork completion ratio
in the first two months.
Coordinated and brought in Autism training to the district to
enhance services for students.
Beginning to coordinate a support group for parents with
Non-Verbal students involving PAT, Easter Seals, and other
community resources. Goal of starting in December.
“Education is the passport to the Special Education Director, August 2022 to July 2024
future, for tomorrow belongs to those Responsibilities:
Oversee a budget of $235,000 and coordinate services and education
who prepare for it today.” for 138 students in the special education/504 need areas.
Work with over 25 staff members directly to ensure compliance and
curriculum are implemented for students.
Malcolm X Work with the professional development committee to ensure needs
of the district are being met in accordance with the CSIP Plan.
Provide training on de escalation to over 80 staff members.
Train and monitor 30 staff members for Crisis Intervention Training.
Work with 4 administrators to ensure the needs of students in the
district are being met. (k-12)
Oversee and manage SDAC/Medicaid billing for the district.
Ensure High Needs Funds are being tracked in order for the district
to receive reimbursement. In 2022/2023 school year a total of
$478,000 with a reimbursement of $185,000.
Work with 5 Parochial schools to ensure Proportionate Share Funds
are being allocated and spent.
In charge of coordinating transportation for the special needs
population.
Coordinate Homebound education for students in the district
Achievements:
Chosen resource by the professional development committee for the
professional development with respect to de-escalation for the
district.
Work with a private placement to coordinate and ensure education is
being met for the 5 students placed there.
Creating an employment opportunity programme for special
education students in the district working with multiple stakeholders
with competing priorities.
Go to staff-member for providing resources and support to teachers
who need help with difficult students and ensure they have the
required tools for prevention or issues.
Work closely with the transportation department to ensure that all
students have access and are kept safe by leading the dispute
resolution service to ensure any special needs students are supported
effectively.
1st Grade Teacher, August 2019 to June 2022, Shelby County R-IV
Provided curriculum and instruction to students each year class size
of 22..
Provided mentorship role to fellow teachers in regards to curriculum
and staff requirements.
Achievements:
A go to person for fellow staff members on SLO’s and personal
development plans.
Team leader for the use of differentiated instruction
Role model for resolution of issues with students and parents.
Advisor to teachers on curriculum development.
Principal, Special Education Director, July 2014 to June 2019, Shelby
County R-IV
Worked with a budget for special education and elementary school
staff to ensure needs were met and supplies were adequate.
Monitored compliance with DESE paperwork and completed this
with 100% efficiancy.
Developed the district's first work program for juniors in the district.
This was a collaborative effort with outside agencies.
Provided supervision of 105 students and 15 staff at the elementary
building.
Managed the maintenance needs of an elementary building.
Achievements:
Worked with the local city hall and law enforcement to create a safer
pick up for students.
Monitored and complete building safety surveys.
Leader in knowledge of IDEA compliance for the district and staff.
Go to administrator for providing resources and support to teachers
who need help with difficult students and ensure they have the
required tools for prevention or issues.
Work closely with the transportation department to ensure that all
students have access and are kept safe by leading the dispute
resolution service to ensure any special needs students are supported
effectively.
Superintendent, Principal, Special Education Director, July 2013 to June
2014, Holliday C-2
Worked with the Board of Education in a Superintendent role.
Managed a budget with beginning fund balances of 339,337.23
and kept this in a positive balance. Was the director of transportation
for the school district.
Provided professional development for staff.
Completed a DESE food review and was in compliance in all areas.
Worked with two local high schools to coordinate transition of
students, transportation and athletic programinig.
Achievements:
Had the role of Superintendent, Principal and Special Education
Director..
Work with the local board to ensure all matters of school were
addressed timely and effictely.
Created and delivered all professional development for staff..
Go to staff-member for providing resources and support to teachers
who need help with difficult students and ensure they have the
required tools for prevention or issues.
Supervised the transportation department to ensure that all students
have access and routes are effective and buses meet requirements.
District test coordinator for MAP testing.
Special Education Teacher, August 2004 to May 2013 Paris Elementary,
Paris, Mo
Provided specialized instruction for students.
Assisted Special Education Director in duties and acted as the LEA.
Worked with stakeholders-teachers, students, and families to ensure
the least restrictive environment was provided for each student.
Education, and Certifications
EDS-William Woods University (Obtained-07/03/17)
(05-2013 to 10-2014)
MED-Elementary Level (Career Certification-07/03/2116)
William Woods University. (10-2011 to 05-2013)
MED- Special Education Director (Career Certification-07/03/2116)
William Woods University. (10-2011 to 05-2013)
Masters Curriculum and Instruction
Central Methodist University. 2008
Bachelor of Science Psychology
Central Methodist University. 1992
Key Qualifications
Certified Principal K-8, Certified Special Education Administration
Certified in Elementary (1-6)
Certified in Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical (k-12)
Certified Trainer in Crisis Prevention and De Escalation- CPI
Superintendency level leadership-(2013-2014)
Ability to use data to look at student progress and implement goals that assist
teachers in continuing with areas of success while helping students to build
their areas of weakness.
Assist teachers in applying differentiated instruction in the classroom.
Lead team discussions about interventions for students with behavioral issues.
Provide leadership for staff to assist them in meeting the goals of the district.
Manage funds for High Needs Funds, ESCE, Prop Share, and Special
Education Part B
Seven years of experience with the Leader In Me Program.
District Autism Consultant years 2017-2019
District leader for de-escalation strategies.
Related Positions
Social Worker, June 1992 to January 2003
Monroe County Division of Family Services
Arthur Center-Target Case Manager
Monroe County-Division of Family Services
Professional Affiliations
MO-CASE Member-Current
Missouri Area Superintendents Association-Past
Northeast Regional Principal Association-Past
MAESP-Past
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