Catherine M. Gray
Ault,CO
Summary
Versatile Teacher with experience in both Special Education and Secondary Science who demonstrates a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Teacher I - Special Education
Platte Valley Youth Services Center
Greeley, CO
01.2022 - Current
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Teach students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Trauma-informed, restorative justice, and culturally responsive teaching practices
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assist struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Design and implement point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Implemented and teach life skills program, enabling students to master such tasks as checkbook balancing and laundry.
- Assist in the safety and security of the facility.
State Teacher I - Secondary Science
Platte Valley Youth Services Center
Greeley, United States
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Course and content creator for all middle and high school science courses.
- Preparation of daily lesson and unit plans which align with state standards.
- Use of a variety of teaching strategies and scaffolds to accommodate all levels of learning.
- Inquiry-driven and project-based learning focuses.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assisted in the safety and security of the facility.
Health Services Coordinator
Colorado State University Health Network
Fort Collins, CO
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Verify patient insurance and demographics
- Schedule patient appointments, triage walk-in patients
- Adhere to infection control guidelines
- Assist with Leadership Team meetings and other duties as assigned
- Employee Wellness and Engagement Committee member
Rehab Technician
Square ONE
Fort Collins, CO
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Set patients up in various tractions and taught patients therapeutic exercises
- Patient Education
- Marked digital radiographs
- Billing for MVA claims
Veterinary Technician
Paws of the Rockies Animal Hospital
Fort Collins, CO
08.2013 - 08.2018
- Assisted DVM with exams and surgery
- Performed venipuncture, administration of medications via PO, IV, SQ or IM routes
- Client Education
- Assisted in the hiring process of new employees and new employee training
- Inventory management and supply ordering
Education
Special Education Gen. Endorsement -
ASPIRE To Teach Alternative Licensure Program
Denver, CO09.2022
Alternative Secondary Science Licensure -
ASPIRE To Teach Alternative Licensure Program
Denver, CO12.2021
Bachelor’s of Science - Biological Sciences and Zoology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12.2006
Skills
- Microsoft & Google Suites
- Educational Strategies
- Conflict Resolution & De-Escalation Techniques
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Lesson Planning
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Classroom Management
- Life Skills Development
- Interventions Understanding
- Emotional Disorders
Certification
Alternative Teacher Licensure, State of Colorado
Issued 12/09/2021
Endorsement - Special Education Generalist (5-12), State of Colorado
Issued 12/09/2021
Substitute Authorization-3 year, State of Colorado Issued 08/06/2020
Additional Information
- HONORS & AWARDS:
- Phi Sigma Theta Honor Society, Colorado State University
- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Colorado State University
- Dean’s List, Colorado State University
Timeline
State Teacher I - Special Education
Platte Valley Youth Services Center
01.2022 - Current
State Teacher I - Secondary Science
Platte Valley Youth Services Center
10.2020 - 12.2021
Health Services Coordinator
Colorado State University Health Network
02.2019 - 09.2020
Rehab Technician
Square ONE
08.2018 - 02.2019
Veterinary Technician
Paws of the Rockies Animal Hospital
08.2013 - 08.2018
Special Education Gen. Endorsement -
ASPIRE To Teach Alternative Licensure Program
Alternative Secondary Science Licensure -
ASPIRE To Teach Alternative Licensure Program
Bachelor’s of Science - Biological Sciences and Zoology
Colorado State University
Alternative Teacher Licensure, State of Colorado
Issued 12/09/2021
Endorsement - Special Education Generalist (5-12), State of Colorado
Issued 12/09/2021
Substitute Authorization-3 year, State of Colorado Issued 08/06/2020
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