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Kaylee Russell

@kayleerussell

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Compassionate educator and leader dedicated to empowering students.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to lead educational initiatives and support diverse learners while fostering an inclusive environment.

I am a kind and caring leader with a passion for education and a commitment to providing compassionate support to my colleagues and students. My experience as a Special Education Teacher and Tutor has equipped me with the skills to create individualized education plans (IEPs) and deliver tailored instruction that meets the diverse needs of my students. I take pride in my ability to assess student progress and adapt my teaching strategies to ensure effective learning outcomes.

As the Founder and President of KY Ministries, I have successfully established a nonprofit organization that provides essential educational and therapeutic services for individuals with disabilities in Guatemala. This role has allowed me to develop strategic plans, secure funding, and build partnerships that enhance our community's support systems. My leadership experience extends to supervising a multidisciplinary team, where I focus on delivering high-quality services and promoting inclusivity and disability rights.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Spanish, along with a minor in Special Education and Reading, I am dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, which will further enhance my ability to lead and innovate in the field of education.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder and President

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KY Ministries

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Established and oversaw a nonprofit providing education, therapy, and support for individuals with disabilities, including strategic planning, funding, and partnerships. Supervised a multidisciplinary team, managed participant enrollment, and led community engagement to promote inclusivity.

Nonprofit Management Strategic Planning Fundraising Team Leadership Community Engagement

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Special Education Teacher

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Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant (Acc

Jul 2022 - Present (3 years)

Created IEPs and daily lesson plans for each student, providing quarterly progress reports to monitor goal attainment. Collaborated with general education teachers and speech pathologists to deliver differentiated instruction and classroom accommodations.

IEP Development Lesson planning Collaboration Special Education

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Tutor

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TutorMeEducation and Dojo Tutor

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Scheduled tutoring appointments with parents and students, ensuring punctuality and preparedness for daily lessons. Assessed student progress to confirm effective learning and development.

Tutoring Assessments Lesson planning Time Management

Special Education Coordinator

Morning Glory Christian Academy

Jul 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Created a Special Education program with a 3-Tiered Multi-System of Support. Utilized various instructional strategies and assistive technologies to differentiate instruction and engage students with diverse learning styles.

Instructional Strategies Assistive Technologies Student Empowerment

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Purdue University

Master of Science in Education, Educational Studies, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Activities and societies: Licensure expected in Building Level Administration in August of 2025.

Currently pursuing an MS in Educational Studies, with a focus on Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. This program is designed to prepare me for leadership roles in education, with licensure expected in Building Level Administration.

Anderson University

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education and Spanish

Activities and societies: Licensed as K-6 Generalist, K-12 Mild interventions, K-6 reading, Computer Science, and Spanish as of May 2024 (Early Literacy expected to be added by March 2025)

Obtained a BA in Elementary Education and Spanish, with minors in Special Education and Reading. This comprehensive program prepared me for diverse educational roles, including generalist, mild interventions, reading, computer science, and Spanish instruction.