Learning & Development and Special Education Leadership

THERESA KNOX, MA

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PROFILE SUMMARY

Results-driven Learning & Development Specialist and experienced Special Education Teacher with expertise in training delivery, curriculum design, and employee engagement. Adept at managing learning management systems, administering assessments, and tailoring programs for diverse audiences. Demonstrates a strong ability to design and implement individualized plans, mentor employees, and enhance organizational growth. Recognized for building relationships, driving inclusivity, and fostering continuous improvement. Skilled communicator and problem solver with a commitment to excellence in education and training.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Learning Management Systems

Training Delivery

Curriculum Design

Employee Engagement

IEP Creation & Management

Diversity & Inclusion Strategies

Assessment Design

Data Analysis

Program Development

Cross-functional Collaboration

Educational Leadership

Relationship Building

Process Improvement

Team Mentorship

Conflict Resolution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Highline Schools, Independent Schools

Special Education Teacher, Contract and Substitute Oct 2023 – present

Provide specialized instruction tailored to meet individual student learning needs.

Develop and administer IEPs (Individual Education Plans) in compliance with legal and educational standards.

Collaborate with parents and staff to foster a supportive learning environment.

Implement inclusive teaching strategies to enhance academic and social outcomes.

Plymouth Housing – Seattle, WA Jan 2022 – Aug 2023

Learning & Development Specialist

Designed and administered learning needs assessments to identify training priorities.

Presented in-person new employee orientation sessions to enhance onboarding experience.

Managed and maintained the Learning Management System for 300 employees.

Developed and tracked training compliance metrics to meet organizational goals.

Seattle Public Schools 2020 -2021

Special Education Teacher (Resource)

Managed case load and provided specialized instruction for students with diverse needs.

Created and administered Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) aligned with state standards.

Taught reading, writing, math, and social-emotional skills in a virtual setting.

Highline Public Schools – Burien, WA 2017- 2020

Special Education Teacher (IAC)

Designed and managed IEPs for students with varying abilities and needs.

Mentored and supported 25 ninth-grade general education students.

Taught small groups of students within both general education and specialized settings.

Administered and managed up to 35 IEPs to ensure compliance and student success.

Collaborated with educators to support inclusion and differentiation strategies.

Garfield High School – Seattle, WA 2016 – 2017

Special Education Teacher

Provided instruction in reading, writing, math, independen living and social-emotional skills.

Accompanied and supported students in general education classrooms.

Collaborated with faculty to implement inclusive teaching practices.

Morningside Academy – Seattle, WA 2015 – 2016

Classroom Teacher (K–2) Student Teaching

Utilized direct instruction methodologies to teach small classes of 7 to 12 students.

Designed and implemented interventions for students with stalled academic progress.

Mentored students and monitored daily performance to drive measurable growth.

KCPQ Television – Seattle, WA 2007 – 2008

Assignment Editor

Monitored police and fire scanners to identify breaking news opportunities.

Researched and assigned news stories to reporters in the field.

Directed field activities, including helicopter operations, for live broadcasts.

Wrote stories for live television segments, maintaining editorial accuracy.

KGHP Radio- Gig Harbor, WA

Community Operations Director

Designed and delivered volunteer procedures and guides

Trained Board Operators and Radio Announcers

Recruited local businesses to underwrite radio station

Performed live remote broadcast announcements at community events and sports

Installed and configured Automation for the radio station

EDUCATION

Master in Teaching June 2016

City University – Seattle, WA

Recipient of June Gasporovich Scholarship

Bachelor of Arts June 1988

University of Washington – Seattle, WA

Newsroom Internship, CNN Washington, D.C.

Newsroom Inernship KIRO Radio, Seattle

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