Kim Youngs
Waddell
Summary
High achieving professional with solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing targets during 18 year educational career. Solid relationship-builder with decisive approach to solving operational problems.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Guidance Secretary/Registrar
Peoria Unified School District-Cactus High School
11.2022 - Current
- Managed confidential student records with accuracy and care, maintaining privacy standards as required by law.
- Created resources such as brochures or pamphlets detailing enrollment procedures and new family information.
- Processed student registrations and withdrawals
- Answered multi-line telephones and greeted visitors and parents to facilitate office operations.
- Performed clerical and administrative support duties to optimize workflow procedures.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
High School Principal/Special Education Director
Joy Christian Schools
08.2011 - 05.2016
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options
- Determined course schedules and coordinated teaching assignments and room assignments to optimize use of buildings and equipment
- Collaborated with school faculty to define and prioritize departmental strategies and direction
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies
- Boosted effectiveness of department personnel by conferring with Superintendent to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology
- Developed and implemented Dyslexia intervention program based on identified needs of students and teachers
Special Education Teacher
Mountain Ridge High School
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Led special education department and worked with administration as department representative for master scheduling and other department needs
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups
Special Education Teacher
Westlake High School
08.2005 - 12.2007
Special Education Teacher
Mountain Ridge High School
08.2000 - 12.2005
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OKSkills
- Leadership
- Communications
- Multitasking abilities
- Computer skills
- Organization and Time management
- Planning and Coordination
- Exceptional organization
- Office administration
- Appointment scheduling
Timeline
Guidance Secretary/Registrar
Peoria Unified School District-Cactus High School
11.2022 - Current
High School Principal/Special Education Director
Joy Christian Schools
08.2011 - 05.2016
Special Education Teacher
Mountain Ridge High School
08.2008 - 05.2011
Special Education Teacher
Westlake High School
08.2005 - 12.2007
Special Education Teacher
Mountain Ridge High School
08.2000 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Oklahoma State University
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