KRYSTAL E. GARRETT
Chicago
Summary
Energetic, results-oriented team-player eager to bring strong administrative skills to a growing company in need of top-level support. Educational leader possessing a strong commitment to the development of children dedicated to enhancing, nourishing, and challenging young minds to strive for higher education by providing a stimulating and motivating learning environment. Collaborative visionary with superior communication skills, vast knowledge, and experience; to develop strong transformational relationships with all members of the community to foster excellence in education, and beyond.
Professional with strong background in district-level management, prepared to drive impactful results. Skilled in strategic planning, relationship building, and effective communication. Demonstrates collaborative approach, adapting seamlessly to changing needs while ensuring team goals are met. Reliable, focused on delivering high-quality outcomes, and equipped with strong ability to manage resources effectively.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
District Representative
Chicago Public Schools CPS
08.2016 - Current
- Led district initiatives to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback to enhance team effectiveness and accountability.
- Conducted monthly professional development trainings
- Enhanced communication among schools through the establishment of regular meetings and forums.
- Improved overall student achievement levels through targeted intervention programs and support services.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by enforcing policies, procedures, and safety protocols across all schools in the district.
- Contributed toward long-term strategic planning initiatives designed to advance key objectives outlined within the District''s Comprehensive Plan.
- Maintained an ongoing dialogue with state and federal agencies regarding pertinent legislative updates impacting local education policy.
- Collaborated with school administrators to identify areas of improvement and develop action plans.
- Supported professional growth for educators by providing training opportunities and resources within the district.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using various metrics, making adjustments as needed to ensure continuous improvement in academic achievement rates.
- Advocated for equitable access to quality educational experiences for all students regardless of socio-economic status or geographic location.
- Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
Diverse Learner Case Manager/ Resource Teacher
Chicago Public Schools Ludwig Von Beethoven Elementary School
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Created and implemented Master Schedule for Diverse Learner Teachers for implementation of Individualized Education Plans.
- Facilitated professional development for teachers.
- Taught Reading, Language Arts and Social Sciences in an Inclusion classroom.
- Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day.
- Redirected poor behavior using the positive reinforcement method.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Attended monthly staff training sessions.
Special Education Teacher
Anna R. Langford Elementary School
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents.
- Developed Individual Educational Plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Distributed quarterly educational assessments, similar to report cards, to each parent.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in an inclusive classroom.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in a self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Special Education Case Manager/ Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools Citywide Office of Diverse Learner Supports+Services Network Alternative Safe Schools
08.2010 - 08.2013
- Created and implemented Master Schedule for Citywide Special Education Specialists for implementation of Individualized Education Plans.
- Facilitated professional development for teachers.
- Created School Improvement Plans for Illinois State Special Education.
- Facilitated Least Restrictive Environment (L.R.E.) Conferences.
- Transition Planning Grant Writing.
- Attended monthly staff training sessions.
- Coordinated diverse learners and teacher assistant schedules with the master schedule.
Special Education Case Manager/ Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools Citywide Office of Diverse Learners Supports+Services Office of New Schools
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with the master schedule.
- Attended monthly staff training sessions.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day.
- Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Instructed students with disabilities, including [Learning][Cognitively Delayed] and [Emotional Disturbance].
Special Education Case Manager/ Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools Citywide Office of Diverse Learners Supports+Services Schools and Specialized Services
02.2006 - 06.2007
- Created and implemented teacher professional development for Collaborative Teaching.
- Created and implemented Task Analysis Plans.
- Leadership & Team Building Program Management & Coordination Program Evaluation & Assessment Workshop & Seminar Presentations Performance Standards Development Transition Planning.
Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools Amos Alonzo Stagg Elementary School
03.2000 - 01.2006
- Created and implemented multidisciplinary lesson plans.
- Instructed students with disabilities, including Learning, Emotional Disturbance, and Cognitively Delayed.
- Implemented Technology Integration program.
Education
Ed.D (ABD) - Educational Leadership
Roosevelt University
Chicago, ILMaster of Arts - School Leadership Administration
Concordia University
River Forest, IL01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Special Education/Human Exceptionalities
Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA01.1998
Skills
- General Administration State Certification- Type 75
- LBS1 State Certification-Type 10
- Proficient Grant Writing Proficient in Disability Assessment Testing
- Proficient in creating and writing Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) School Improvement Plans
- Proficient in writing and implementing Individualized Education Plans
- Trained in CPI
- MS Office proficient
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Facilitation of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Conferences
- Citywide Scheduling
Accomplishments
- Wrote a comprehensive grant for 150 special education students to receive computers for their educational and personal usage.
- Created a tutoring program for students with diagnosed learning disabilities at elementary level.
- Led support groups to help parents regain and improve their parent-child bond for students who participated in the expulsion process.
Affiliations
Council For Exceptional Children
Timeline
District Representative
Chicago Public Schools CPS
08.2016 - Current
Diverse Learner Case Manager/ Resource Teacher
Chicago Public Schools Ludwig Von Beethoven Elementary School
08.2014 - 08.2016
Special Education Teacher
Anna R. Langford Elementary School
09.2013 - 06.2014
Special Education Case Manager/ Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools Citywide Office of Diverse Learner Supports+Services Network Alternative Safe Schools
08.2010 - 08.2013
Special Education Case Manager/ Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools Citywide Office of Diverse Learners Supports+Services Office of New Schools
08.2007 - 06.2010
Special Education Case Manager/ Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools Citywide Office of Diverse Learners Supports+Services Schools and Specialized Services
02.2006 - 06.2007
Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools Amos Alonzo Stagg Elementary School
03.2000 - 01.2006
Master of Arts - School Leadership Administration
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education/Human Exceptionalities
Virginia Union University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Virginia Union University
Ed.D (ABD) - Educational Leadership
Roosevelt University
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