Kimberly Kramer-Glanton
New Bern
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Riverside Leadership Academy, adept in differentiated instruction and fostering strong relationships. Excelled in IEP implementation and classroom management, significantly enhancing student academic success and social integration. Skilled in American Sign Language, ensuring inclusive communication.
Experienced with developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs. Utilizes effective behavior management techniques to create positive and inclusive classroom environment. Track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success and development.
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Riverside Leadership Academy
07.2024 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility.
- Integrated social skills training into curriculum, facilitating improved peer interactions and social integration.
Special Education Teacher
Craven County Schools
08.2014 - 06.2024
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Grading Clerk
Rush-Henrietta Central School District
09.2001 - 06.2013
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Ensured confidentiality of sensitive documents through proper storage methods and restricted access control implementation.
- Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY05-2011
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY05-2009
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent communication
- Special education
- Trained in CPI
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Student support
- Life skills instruction
- Progress evaluations
- Student records management
- Instructional adaptation
- Positive role model
- Elementary education
- Assessment administration
- American sign language
- Data collection
- IEP implementation
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Riverside Leadership Academy
07.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Craven County Schools
08.2014 - 06.2024
Grading Clerk
Rush-Henrietta Central School District
09.2001 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Mercy College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
SUNY Empire State College
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Monroe Community College
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