.KELLY E. HIGGINS

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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,

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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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