Allison Kirby
Phoenix
Summary
Dynamic K-5 SPED Facilitator at Roosevelt School District, adept in strategic planning and staff management. Successfully enhanced student performance through tailored instruction and effective IEP management. Proven ability to lead and facilitate professional development, fostering collaboration among educators and support staff to achieve educational excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
K-5 SPED Facilitator/4-5 Gr. SPED Teacher
Roosevelt School District
08.2004 - 06.2009
- Instructed Resource students individually and in small groups using various teaching methods to meet district standards and objectives.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Conferred with colleagues, social workers, school psychologists, administration and parent/guardians in MET conferences and IEP meetings.
- Processed new IEPs and managed MET conference scheduling.
- Supervised, directed and planned lessons for SPED teachers and instructional assistants.
- Proctored progress monitoring, AIMS, district benchmarks, and Brigance.
Substitute Teacher
Santa Cruz County Office of Education
08.2003 - 06.2004
- Assisted and taught in K-8 SPED classes serving students with severe handicap and disabilities.
- Evaluated and documented students performance for Individual Educational Plans.
- Taught courses in Alternative Education Independent Study and Art courses at Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall.
- Instructed, assessed and graded course work at multiple levels.
Teacher's Aide Volunteer
Branham High School Autism Project
08.2001 - 06.2003
- Tutored students in an Autistic classroom in the areas of reading, written expression, and mathematics.
- Duties included filing, parent notifications, grading home and classroom work.
- Led students in games and group activities.
- Assisted teachers with organizing and taking class field trips.
Education
K-8 Teaching Certificate - Cross-Categorical Special Education
Rio Salado College
Phoenix, AZ06-2006
Professional Training - K-8 Special Education
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School
Phoenix, AZ06-2006
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
San Jose State University
San Jose, California, CA06-2004
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Facilitation techniques
- Staff management
- Community outreach
Timeline
K-5 SPED Facilitator/4-5 Gr. SPED Teacher
Roosevelt School District
08.2004 - 06.2009
Substitute Teacher
Santa Cruz County Office of Education
08.2003 - 06.2004
Teacher's Aide Volunteer
Branham High School Autism Project
08.2001 - 06.2003
K-8 Teaching Certificate - Cross-Categorical Special Education
Rio Salado College
Professional Training - K-8 Special Education
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
San Jose State University