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Catherine Belaustegui

Lexington,NC

Summary

Productive and effective EC Teacher with excellent problem solving skills and time management skills. Designed and implemented instruction for a variety of ages, needs and levels. Able to adapt to changes and be flexible in thinking and problem solving. Team player who supports other professionals. Good at building relationships with both co-workers and students.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

EC Resource Teacher

Davidson County Schools
08.2015 - Current
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs for caseload of 20-30 students.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs, while meeting federal deadlines.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals

EC Teacher - RJ Reynolds HS

Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
08.2003 - 06.2015
  • Developed, supervised, planned and taught developmentally appropriate curriculum for caseload of 20-40 students.
  • Exhibited flexibility in scheduling, worked with different levels of staff and handled variety of situations.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Coordinated with local businesses to provide supervised work internship opportunities for students.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee

Skills

  • Assessment Administration
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Individualized Instruction
  • IEP Development
  • Student Recordkeeping

Additional Information

I have traveled in Europe, most notably Spain where I have spent extended vacations at my spouse's family home.

Timeline

EC Resource Teacher

Davidson County Schools
08.2015 - Current

EC Teacher - RJ Reynolds HS

Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
08.2003 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Western Carolina University
Catherine Belaustegui