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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Kristy Donnelly

Eagleville

Summary

Results-oriented Emotional Support Teacher with extensive experience in Philadelphia and North Penn School District. Specializes in creating individualized education plans and effective behavior management strategies. Proven ability to enhance student learning and well-being through collaboration with educators and parents. Demonstrated success in improving student academic achievement and social integration for those facing emotional and behavioral challenges.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Emotional Support Teacher

North Penn School District
North Wales
12.2024 - Current
  • Monitored student behavior and provided immediate interventions when necessary.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to create supportive learning environments.
  • Trained staff on recognizing signs of emotional distress in students.
  • Advocated for resources to support student mental health initiatives within the district.
  • Organized activities designed to enhance socialization skills among peers.

Special Education Teacher

Watson T. Comly
Philadelphia
01.2011 - 12.2024
  • Consult and collaborate with the team and support services.
  • Model, overseas, and monitor intervention implementation by TSS and caregivers to effectively transfer skills.
  • Develop a Treatment Plan.
  • Collect and interpret data, and ensure the reliability of data collection by TSS/caregiver.
  • Schedule and facilitate ISPT meetings.

Behavior Specialist Consultant

CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Consult and collaborate with team and support

services

  • Model, overseas, and monitors intervention.
  • Implementation by TSS and caregivers to be effective transfer skills
  • Develop a Treatment Plan.
  • Collect and Interpret data and ensures reliability of data collection by TSS/ caregiver
  • Schedule and facilitates ISPT meetings

Special Education Teacher

Amy @ James Martin/ L.W. Waring
Philadelphia
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
  • Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.

Special Education Teacher

Holy Innocents A.C.E.S
Philadelphia
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Designed and Implemented curriculum and multi sensory lessons in order to meet the needs of each student
  • Serviced all students In the Least Restrictive Environment
  • Developed schedules to balance whole, small, and Individual instruction to accommodate the needs of all students
  • Establish and enforced behavior rules and expectations
  • Consulted with regular education staff
  • Participated In Assess Instruct Monitor for Literacy Team

Special Education Teacher

H.R. Edmunds
Philadelphia
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Collaborated with parents and staff to support student learning.
  • Implemented behavior intervention strategies in classroom settings.
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.

Education

Social, Emotional, Behavioral Wellness Endorsement -

Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA
01.2026

Masters Plus -

Holy Family University/ Continuing Education Online
01.2017

Masters - Special Education

Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA
01.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education and Special Education

Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA
01.2003

Skills

  • Assessment and differentiation skills
  • Adaptability and collaboration
  • Behavior management strategies
  • Classroom organization techniques
  • Communication and positive behavior support
  • Individualized education plans
  • Functional behavior interventions
  • Inclusive education practices
  • Active learning promotion
  • Professional development facilitation

Certification

  • Special Education
  • Elementary Education
  • Autism Endorsement
  • Behavior Specialist

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Emotional Support Teacher

North Penn School District
12.2024 - Current

Behavior Specialist Consultant

CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services
01.2017 - 01.2020

Special Education Teacher

Watson T. Comly
01.2011 - 12.2024

Special Education Teacher

Amy @ James Martin/ L.W. Waring
01.2010 - 01.2011

Special Education Teacher

Holy Innocents A.C.E.S
01.2005 - 01.2010

Special Education Teacher

H.R. Edmunds
01.2003 - 01.2005

Social, Emotional, Behavioral Wellness Endorsement -

Holy Family University

Masters Plus -

Holy Family University/ Continuing Education Online

Masters - Special Education

Holy Family University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education and Special Education

Holy Family University
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