Kerri Porter

Special Education Teacher @Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Glen Burnie, MD

Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development.Collaborate with other professionals including, OT, PT, Speech, Counseling, Behavioral Intervention, and Transition services to develop a comprehensive education plan for each individual studentEstablished and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents.Applied the positive reinforcement method to redirect negative behaviors and encourage positive behavior.Utilized structured teaching practices for children with Autism and Intellectual DisabilitiesAdministered Alt-MSA, Woodcock Johnson and Brigance standardized tests.Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology, computers, iPads, and assistive communication.Successfully transitioned sixth graders into the middle school setting and eighth graders into the high school setting.Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.Participated in multiple pilot programs related to technology integration for classroom instruction including Vizzle, Pixwriter, and 21st century schoolsDeveloped school wide student learning outcomes with the principal and lead teachers applied to the school’s improvement planPerformed school wide surveys to determine professional development plan for the school year to better meet teachers’ needs and interests related to instruction, collaboration, technology, and data analysisFacilitate and delivered professional development experiences for school staff and other personnel to support excellence throughout the school and the special centersTechnology trainer and resource within the school for hardware (ipads, tablets, smartboards, and surface pro, etc.) and software (Boardmaker Studio, Smartboard 15, Vizzle, Pixwriter, etc)Coordinated with technology resources to acquire specialized technology for students that would better meet their needs