Kim Fitzner

Pupil Services Transition Specialist at Consolidated School District of New Britain
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Credentials

  • Education: Professional Educator Certificate
    Connecticut State Department of Education

Experience

  • Consolidated School District of New Britain
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Pupil Services Transition Specialist
      • ‏أغسطس 2021 - - الحالي

      Provide direct services to secondary students and young adult students via transition planning, community based career planning, and post secondary support systems.Develop transition assessment toolkits for the district and school based work programs for students.Assess students learning strengths, education, and career goals.Consult with teachers on IEP development and transition curriculum to meet the needs of students with disabilities.Organize classroom speakers for job-readiness.Co-teach transition classes.

  • Colchester Public Schools
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • District Transition Coordinator
      • ‏أغسطس 2019 - ‏أغسطس 2021

      Delivered trainings and presentations to Special Education staff: Indicator 13, writing transition PSOG’s, goals and objectives.Helped develop the new transition 18-21 year-old program; establishing over 15 work sitesWorked with teachers and families to connect to outside resources; job developing for work experiences and job shadows.Took up many initiatives; virtual job shadow for the district, UCONN nutritionist, district transition team K-21, and virtual parent nights.Attended all transition meetings, Community of Practice, Regional Transition Network, and member of the CT Transition Task Force.Organized community activities and events: CareerConn, College tours, Job fairs, etc.

  • EASTCONN
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Transition Coordinator
      • ‏أكتوبر 2017 - ‏أغسطس 2019

      Coordinator and Supervisor at Woodstock Academy Cooperative, 9 - 12 grade high school program and Regional Transition Services (RTS) 18 to 21 program.Supervisor of three Special Education teachers and 11 Instructional Assistants.Developed and implemented transition curriculum, on and off campus work experiences for students ages 14-21, and oversaw budget and planning for both programs.Participated in several committees involved in creating transition.programs, the hiring and recruitment of staff for programs, and state-wide workshops and conferences on Special Education Transition.Collaborated on creating lesson plans to target transition goals.Worked with families to assist in the areas of guardianship, DDS,BRS, BESB and DHMAS, as well as set up and attend meetings with appropriate community providers and attend PPT meetings.

  • Wethersfield Board of Education
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Transition Academy Program Coordinator (WTA), Special Education Teacher
      • ‏سبتمبر 2007 - ‏أكتوبر 2017

      Started a community-based transition program for students with disabilities from ages of 18 to 21 program.Supervised eight paraprofessionals.Case manager and teacher for 17 students of varying disabilities.Collaborated with DDS, BRS, parents, and outside agencies for transition planning.Led community outreach development and job placement for students.Secured and developed strong relationships with local community partners.Coordinated and scheduled transportation from students in the community.Assessed student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals (i.e. behavioral, communication skills, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administrators.Planned and supervised class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities and guided students in learning from these activities.

Education

  • The Graduate Institute
    Master of Arts in Learning and Thinking, Holistic Learning and Thinking
    2012 - 2014
  • Southern Connecticut State University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Sociology
    1981 - 1986
  • Southern Connecticut State University
    Teaching Certification, Special Education
    2004 - 2007

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