Non Degree Program - Building Level Licensure
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS05-2025
Stephanie Groth
Independence,KS
Summary
Education professional with a background in special education and resource management. Known for implementing effective learning strategies and creating supportive classroom environments. Strong focus on teamwork, flexibility, and achieving educational goals. Expertise in curriculum development and student engagement.
Education
Masters of Science - Adaptive Special Education
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS12.2016
Elementary Education -
Southwestern College
Winfield, KS05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05.2007
Associates of Arts - Elementary Education focus
Independence Community College
Independence, KS05.1994
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Emotional support
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
Work History
Interrelated Resource Teacher
Tri-County Interlocal #607
07.2014 - Current
- Deliver specialized classroom instruction to a broad range of students with developmental disorders, including autism, using meaningful strategies
- Developed individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote educational, physical, and social development in excess to up to 50 students.
- Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement, and periodically reported student progress to parents/guardians and school leadership
- Enhanced lessons using interactive board technology, computers, and Chromebooks
- Co-teach in MS Math
- Serve as a Mentor teacher
- Serve on the Leadership Team for TriCounty
Classroom Teacher
USD #387
07.2008 - 05.2014
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
- Worked with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover all required course material
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials
- Tracked attendance, assignments, grades and class participation for all students
- Met with parents/guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, group learning, videos and class discussions
- Gave quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material
- Graded tests and papers and uploaded all grading information to the district system using Infinite Campus
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions
- Offering hands-on learning opportunities to develop self-esteem and life skills
- Served on the district technology team, researched and implemented 1:1 iPads throughout the district
- Taught 6th -9th grade math, 2nd grade, and help to implement and teach a new upper elementary, grades 5 & 6
Affiliations
- National Association of Special Education Teachers
- Kansas National Education Association
- Community Missions for Improved Housing (CMIH)
Quote
Your task is not to foresee the future, but to enable it.
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Timeline
Interrelated Resource Teacher
Tri-County Interlocal #607
07.2014 - Current
Classroom Teacher
USD #387
07.2008 - 05.2014
Elementary Education -
Southwestern College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Fort Hays State University
Associates of Arts - Elementary Education focus
Independence Community College
Non Degree Program - Building Level Licensure
Baker University
Masters of Science - Adaptive Special Education
Emporia State University
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
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