Kelli Smith, M.Ed Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Supervises the Special Education Instructional Coach to ensure that adequate coaching and professional development is created in support of special education teachersSupervises Special Education Coordinators to ensure all MDT, IEP, 504 timelines are met; COS data is collected; provides regular training, modeling, coaching and feedback to Special Education CoordinatorsOversees the work of related-service personnel contractors, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training and development, evaluations, and retention decisionsMonitors service delivery in inclusion classes and resource settings, as designated by the IEPEnsures IEPs are curriculum-based, relevant for the individual student, and complete

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

➢ Coach special education teachers to support best practices instructional using data as a guide ➢ Provide analysis of classroom and school-wide trends in instruction and make recommendations about potential next steps to address areas of individual needs of students➢ Develop and provide professional development

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Serve as case manager for students with IEP’s and 504’s Schedule, coordinate, and chair special education meetings, i.e. referral, eligibility, evaluation, IEP development and annualmeetings. Implement and monitor the use of Special Education data tracking and reporting system (SEDS) Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical, and social development withvarying abilities. Oversee the 504 approach including the referral process, service delivery approach, and monitor federal compliance. Provide special education professional development for teachers.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

➽ Aligns assessment items and corresponding deliverables to Common Core Standards.➽ Modifies tracking procedures for transparency to ensure accurate reporting and contractual compliance.➽ Researches and evaluates best practices for implementation of instructional materials and manipulatives.➽ Assists teachers in analyzing student data to inform their instruction and assessments. ➽ Examines student test data to make recommendations for improvement in curriculum and teaching methods.➽ Mentors less experienced teachers on classroom management strategies, effective instructional and planning practices➽ Shares data and reports with teammates and superiors to ensure findings are used to make operational improvements.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

➽ Collaboratively planned for student success by working with administrators, parents, and colleagues to develop and implement educational standards for special education team.➽ Worked with other teams to accomplish educational goals and determine future improvements.➽ Offered students a rigorous standards-based education through the integration of highly-effective and innovative instruction.➽ Collaborated with grade level Principals and other members of the Leadership Team to develop curriculum maps through strategies and creative solutions for teaching academic skills and content.➽ Facilitated professional development activities through peer review, modeling of appropriate behavior, commitment through workshop model/responsive classroom lessons, observations, and feedback.➽ Reviewed teacher resumes, observed mock lessons, and member of interview panel for prospective teachers.

Washington Dc

➽ Assisted in the development of curriculum maps for both reading and math.➽ Performed observations of teachers and conducted instructional walk troughs.➽ Modeled lessons for teachers and assisted with discipline issues within the school.➽ Designed framework for observation, feedback and professional development

Washington D.C. Metro Area

➽ Maintained complete responsibility for the organization and teaching of a general education 1st grade classroom.➽ Established learning centers for math, writing, and technology to provide hands on learning for students.➽ Evaluated each student's progress for weekly strategy adjustments.➽ Created and implemented a positive discipline plan which promoted student responsibility, problem solving skills and student accountability.

Washington, Dc

➽ Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical, and social development with varying abilities.➽ Handled a special education caseload of 15 students and lead/participated Individual Education Plan meetings.➽ Modified lesson plans to accommodate students with disabilities. ➽ Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students and parents.➽ Monitored student success.

Alexandria, Va

➽ Introduced and monitored group instructional activities.➽ Monitored student-testing situations.➽ Assisted the classroom teacher with planning for instruction, and manage student social skills development activities➽ Directed guided reading and/or other academic group activities➽ Responded to individual students requiring academic assistance➽ Assisted the teacher with developing, implementing and evaluating classroom behavior management plans➽ Provided reinforcement to students for appropriate behavior➽ Supervised students independently and in small groups ➽ Administered behavioral consequences under the direction of the teacher➽ Maintained the established classroom management plan

Certificate In School Management And Leadership, School Management And Leadership

Master'S Degree, Educational Leadership And Administration

Bachelors Of Arts, Professional Communication