Special Education High School
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.KELLY E. HIGGINS
Laurinburg, NC 28352
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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To obtain a college/ university professor position in the area of special education or educational leadership. Also interested in administrative position on the K-12 level.
EDUCATION
Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC
Educational Doctorate (Ed. D.) Degree, May 2010
Major: Educational Leadership
Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA
Master of Science Degree, May 1995
Major: Special Education
Minor: Elementary Education
Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA
Certification: Secondary Education, Biology, May 1991
La Roche College, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science Degree May 1989
Major: Biology
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Bonneville Jr. High School, Salt Lake City, UT
Track Assistant Coach, spring 1993
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP INTERNSHIP
August 2006-May 2007 Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC
Scotland County, NC
Worked with the Director of Staff Development with K-12 teachers
in the areas of teacher training, research implementation of professional
learning teams/communities, surveys, survey distribution, and survey
interpretation and article publishing
January 2003-May 2005 *EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN’S FACILITATOR
July 1997-2001 Scotland County Board of Education, Laurinburg, NC
Responsible for guiding other Exceptional Children’s. Teachers’ (Special
Education (E.C./Special Education) in paper work. Ensuring all necessary paperwork and meetings has been completed by the Exceptional Children’s. teachers within the department, Exceptional Children teacher responsibilities, department meetings, initial placements,
KELLY E. HIGGINS
Student referrals and sharing information from administration. Worked on both
The elementary and middle school levels.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
January 2003-Present Scotland County Board of Education, Laurinburg, NC
July 1997-June 2001 Exceptional Children’s Teacher (Special Education)
*Taught K-8 Grade children who were Learning Disabled
and Educable Mentally Disabled in a resource and inclusive setting.
Guided regular classroom teachers’ on modifications and accommodations.
Notified teachers on I.E.P. meetings and discussed students’ needs and strengths
with teachers prior to meetings. Explained reevaluation results to parents,
teachers, and administrators.
August 2002-Dec. 2002 Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY
Exceptional Children’s Teacher (Special Education)
*Taught second-fifth graders in a self-contained setting which
were Multiple Mentally Disabled
July2001-June 2002 Oldham County Board of Education, Buckner, KY
Exceptional Children’s Teacher (Special Education)
*Taught K-2 children in a resource and collaborative that were developmentally
Delayed
March 1997-May 1997 Stanly Community College (Union Technical Education Center) Albarmarle, NC
*Instructor for Adult Basic Education
Oct. 1995-June 1997 Union County Board of Education, Monroe, NC
Special Education Teacher
*Taught 6-8 in a separate setting that were Learning Disabled and
Educable Mentally Disabled
June 1995-Aug. 1995 Barber National Institute, Erie, PA
Summer Camp Special Needs Teacher
*Taught special needs students (multi-handicapped) in a summer camp environment. . Lessons and activities were based on weekly themes. Students were also involved
in community based field trips.
HONORS
Academic Achievement Award, Fayetteville State University, May 2010
Teacher of the Year, Sycamore Lane Middle School, April 2010
Member of Pi Lambda Theta, March 2010-present
Celebration of Excellence for Future Leaders, Fayetteville State University,
May 2007
Professionally Recognized Education, Council for Exceptional Children
Joan of Arc Medallion, Hospital/Community Service, 1989
KELLY E. HIGGINS
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Member of Pi Lambda Theta, March 2010-present (national honoree educator’s and
research organization)
Member of Council of Exceptional Children (CEC), 1993-present
Member of National Education Association (NEA), 1991-present
Member of American Educational Research Association (AERA), 2008-present
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Secretary, 1999-2000, 1993-1994
Member, Educational Leadership, 2006-present
ACTIVITIES
Special Olympics Volunteer, 1993-2001
Operation Lamb Volunteer, 1999-present (fund raiser for local schools with disabled
students)
Family Support Member, 1997-2000
Staff Development and Computer Classes, 1995-Present
Adult Literacy, 1990
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