SUSAN H. KENNEY
Special Education- Assistive Technology
6227 Edgewater Drive
Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone- 703-578-0345


Achievements:

Accessible, Educational Web Site – Created a Writing Workshop website.

IEP On-Line Coach for Polk Elementary– Helped teachers trouble shoot problems with the new program. Gave training presentations.

Assistive Technology Software Trainer -- Assisted with Training teachers to use Kurzweil, CoWriter, WriteOutloud, KidSpiration, and DraftBuilder.

PowerPoint Presentations – Created presentations for a variety of educational and community oriented purposes.

PowerPoint Instruction – Used this software to help young students with special needs communicate effectively. Students presented to other classes, PTA, Community, etc.

Technology Integration – Utilized various types of technology to enhance learning and communication of young students with special needs.

Inclusion Classes – Co-taught with General Education teachers, grades 2, 3, 7, and 8.

Resource program – Developed and implemented program for private school
grades K -- 8.

Communications – Facilitated and coordinated communications with parents,
classroom teachers, and Child Study Teams from 13 different public schools.

Individual Education Plans (I.E.P.) – Wrote and Executed for students both in
developing inclusive classrooms and small group instruction as needed.

Standardized Testing – Directed accommodations as prescribed on I.E.P.

Personal Responsibility and Self-advocacy – Fostered in students with special needs.


Experience:


Adjunct Professor – George Mason University 2003 – Present

Assistive Technology Specialist – Alexandria City Public Schools 2005 – Present

LD Teacher – Alexandria City Public Schools – Polk Elementary 1998 – 2005

Resource Teacher – All Saints School 1995 – 1998

Elementary School Teacher – Arlington Diocese 1982 – 1995

Day Camp Coordinator – Apple Tree Preschool 1982 – 1983

Youth Employment Training Coordinator – Greeneville, TN 1980 – 1981

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