Holly McKelvey
Fredericksburg
Summary
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.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Stafford County Public School
09.2015 - Current
- Work with individual students or small groups of students to provide remediation, practice, accommodations, and modification which allows them to be successful in the general education and special education classroom and within the general education curriculum
- Development and Implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavioral Plans, and Individualized Education Plans
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collect data and progress monitoring to inform parents of how their students is meeting their goals as well as to assist with planning remediation and to develop new goals
- Assess students through informal and formal assessments including the Wilson Assessment of Decoding and Encoding (WADE), STAR, Standards of Learning Assessments, and Qualitative Reading Inventory (QRI)
- Utilize differentiated programs to assist student learning: Read180, Lexia, Snap and Read
- Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community
- Participate in in-service training programs as approved
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies..
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- 2022 Summer School Administrative Lead, responsible for scheduling transportation, supervising staff and students, lesson development and implementation, and planning field trips
Special Education Teacher
Gateway Private School
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for students in grade 6, 7, and 8 to meet the educational standards set by Virginia in a self-contained classroom
- Collect data and progress monitoring to inform parents of how their students is meeting their goals as well as to assist with planning remediation
- Collect data for Functional Behavioral Assessments to assist in developing and implementing Behavior Plans
- Assess students using formal and informal measures
- Write behavioral reports to address behavioral issues and problems within the classroom
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Cumberland Valley School District
03.2013 - 06.2014
- Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff
- Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
- Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by the certified staff
- Serves as the chief source of information and help to any guest teacher assigned in the absence of the regular certified staff
- Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff
- Alerts the certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student
- Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community
- Participates in in-service training programs as approved
- Performs other such duties / assignments as directed by the certified staff
- Assists as directed by certified staff in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP / Title 1 / ESL Team(s)
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Special Education Advisor K - 12
Tuscarora Blended Learning Charter School
07.2004 - 09.2009
- Developed and implemented individualized education programs for each special education student
- Identified and implemented goals tailored to the students' individual needs and abilities
- Coordinate with parents, teachers, and other service providers that included speech, occupational, and physical therapists for students having Autism, Asperger's, developmental delays, speech impairments, or learning disabilities in the resource and general education classroom
- Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning including individualized instruction, problem-solving and creative thinking assignments, and small-group work
- Exercised flexibility and adaptability within the classroom addressing individual student needs through special accommodations
- Actively involved in students emotional, behavioral, social, and academic development, assisting with the students feeling comfortable in social situations, and fostering an awareness of socially acceptable behavior
- Evaluated, updated and documented student progress towards educational plan and state standards by examining student learning and fostering engagement through discussion and observation.
- Designed activities, strategies and alternative curricula to encourage student academic, transitional and behavioral goals.
- Developed educational plans with students to build skills required to pursue academic and career interests.
- Proctored state-mandated tests and administered required assessments in standardized testing environment.
- Advised and counseled parents and students to meet educational needs and enhance academic development.
- Monitored and analyzed student performance data and prepared deadline-sensitive reports in Blackboard.
9th and 10th grade Learning Support Teacher
Juniata Valley School District
08.2003 - 06.2004
- Developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans for 9th and 10th grade Learning Support students based on formal and informal observations and progress monitoring
- Designed and implemented specific learning goals based on each student's individual strengths and weaknesses, and interests
- Assisted and coordinated with other teachers to assist in inclusion of learning support students in regular education classrooms including History, English, Mathematics, Sciences, and Foreign Languages
- Assisted with accommodating and making modifications to regular education classroom materials, quizzes, tests, and lesson plans to assist students with learning disabilities
- Uphold a solid classroom management plan in which students were provided with clear and consistent directions and follow-through, fostered work-oriented and stress-free educational environment
- Employed positive interaction with students, parents, and co-workers to develop rapport, gain respect, and trust to ensure a positive learning environment
- Stimulated discussions and focus of student's attention to lessons through clear directions, modeling, and providing examples, which kept student engaged and motivated in classroom activities
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Education
Educational Leadership Certification - Educational Leadership
College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA08-2022
Certificate Program - TESOL
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.05.2020
Masters of Science - Reading
Edinboro University
Edinboro, PA01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA01.2003
Skills
- Development and Utilization of Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Forms to support progress monitoring, lesson planning, and students supports
- IEP, FBA, and BIP development, monitoring, and implementation
- Motivating students and engaging student learning opportunities to meet student needs
- Relationship building with parents, students, and staff
- Social, Emotional Learning including cognitive and behavioral development
- Differentiated and scaffolding of lessons to meet students needs
- Providing professional development for other staff
- Cultural Responsive Teaching
- Conflict resolution techniques
Professional Development
Available Upon Request
Certification
- Administration and Supervision PreK-12 Credential - Virginia Department of Education
- Special Education General Curriculum Credential - Virginia Department of Education.
- Reading Specialist Credential - Virginia Department of Education.
- English Credential - Virginia Department of Education
- English as Second Language PreK Credential - Virginia Department of Education
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Stafford County Public School
09.2015 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Gateway Private School
08.2014 - 08.2015
Special Education Paraprofessional
Cumberland Valley School District
03.2013 - 06.2014
Special Education Advisor K - 12
Tuscarora Blended Learning Charter School
07.2004 - 09.2009
9th and 10th grade Learning Support Teacher
Juniata Valley School District
08.2003 - 06.2004
Certificate Program - TESOL
George Washington University
Masters of Science - Reading
Edinboro University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Lock Haven University
- Administration and Supervision PreK-12 Credential - Virginia Department of Education
- Special Education General Curriculum Credential - Virginia Department of Education.
- Reading Specialist Credential - Virginia Department of Education.
- English Credential - Virginia Department of Education
- English as Second Language PreK Credential - Virginia Department of Education
Educational Leadership Certification - Educational Leadership
College of William And Mary
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