Special Education Team Leader

Kathryn E. Allen

Crossville, TN 716-***-**** **************@*****.***

Empathetic, impassioned teacher and team leader with 15+ years experience delivering comprehensive education at the front lines of diverse elementary and high school environments. Collaborative leader and safety advocate recognized with an induction into “Who’s Who Among American Teachers” for a passion and diligence in driving learning, quality, safety, and security on behalf of all students and stakeholders. My goal is to work with students, in any environment, with a positive support system to ensure growth. Being certified in Special Education, I have a true love and niche for working with students needing all levels of support not only academically, but emotionally, and socially as well. I am a team player that is devoted to orchestrating in leading a path for each student to succeed to the best of their abilities and beyond. It would be an honor to become part of your team!

Professional Experience

Wegman Food Markets Williamsville, NY

STL (Service Team Leader) January 2023 - June 2023 (sold home and moved to TN)

●Front end coordinator (training for store manager position)

●Walked store, checked various checkpoints for departmental cleanliness, checking product supply/placement and made sure each area was secure

●Checked front vestibules to make sure carts and products were in their proper place and to be sure doors were secure

●Spent time in each department as I was training for store manager

●Involved in campaigns to raise money for various charities in the community

Aspire Of WNY, Learning Center Cheektowaga, NY

Special Education October 2021 - June 2022

●Planned for and taught a 12:1:4 multi-level program for students with moderate physical and cognitive disabilities

●Administered 1:1 academic testing for each student to meet individual requirements, as well as plan for future program placement

●Individualized instruction to meet the academic, social and physical needs as per each IEP

North Collins Elementary School North Collins, NY

Special Education Teacher July 2021 - August 2021

●Organized educational instruction with a diverse group of special education students, of various ages, with many levels of physical, emotional, social, and cognitive disabilities in 6:1:1 classroom setting

●Orchestrated development and implementation of each students’ behavioral management plans consisting of communication skills, milestone measurements, and conflict resolution strategies for all students

●Enhanced vigilance and observation in mitigating escalating behaviors and/or physical interactions with preparation for instantaneous action to ensure the safety of all students and staff

●Coordinated lesson planning, directional cues, and strategic framework for individualized student needs with planning inclusive of routine and unexpected learning obstacles

●Identified, evaluated and applied individualized approaches to next phases of learning, crisis intervention strategies, and long term student-centered development plans

Caregiver June 2019 - July 2021

●Nurtured ailing family member during a health crisis and Covid-19 pandemic

Medina Central High School Medina, NY

Special Education Teacher September 1999 - June 2019

●Inducted into the publication of "Who's Who Among American Teachers"

●Operated in the capacity of high school detention supervisor for 6+ years

●Managed all aspects of lesson planning, individualized instruction, and progression planning to meet all student academic goals in grades from grades1 through 12, from students with academic needs to students in advanced placement

●Developed and maintained strong, positive relationships between co-workers, administrators, and parents to enhance student success rates with collaborative response measures supporting goals

●Coordinated fire drills, lockdowns, scenarios of lockout to active shooter situations, K-9 searches, evacuation, shelter-in-place, and disaster drills for a school of 2000+ students

●Adopted distinct teaching methodologies with documented lessons, group discussions, and differentiated teaching strategies to maintain inclusivity amongst diverse student population

●Mentored 100+ high school students per year

●Organized and ran district wide activities such as “Survior”, cookoffs, luncheons, etc.. to encourage a positive atmosphere and to increase morale within all staff

Core Competencies

Microsoft Office, Verbal and Written Communications, Teaching and Training, Learned Strategies, Quality Control, Public Safety, Business Management, Crisis Management, SOPs’ (Standard Operating Procedures),

Critical Thinking, Project Management, Time Management, Planning, Problem-Solving, Facilitation, Teamwork

Education/Certifications

Master of Applied Science in Education, SUNY Buffalo State College

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Marketing Education, SUNY Buffalo State College

Associate of Science in Business Administration, Alfred State College

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