Catherine Fallin
Cordele,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in classroom management and instructional technology, honed over years with Crisp County Schools. Excelled in creating inclusive, interactive learning environments, significantly enhancing student engagement and achievement. Skilled in IEP documentation and parent-teacher communication, ensuring tailored educational strategies and comprehensive support for diverse learners.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Substitute Teacher
Crisp County Schools
Cordele, GA
09.2019 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
- Handled classrooms of up to 20 students, reporting problem students to principal and keeping detailed behavioral records.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Used Software to maintain detailed records of student progress, attendance and assignments in teachers absence.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Special Education Teacher
Crisp County School System
Cordele, GA
07.2007 - 05.2019
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Collaborated with parents and other educators to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
- Utilized data from student assessments to tailor instruction, resulting in more effective learning outcomes.
- Improved reading comprehension among students with learning disabilities by designing and delivering targeted literacy activities.
- Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Education
Six Year - Curriculum And Instruction
Argosy University, Tampa, Fl
Tampa, FL05.2009
Masters In Special Education - Special Education
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA05.2004
Bachelor In Psychology - Psychology
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA05.2000
Skills
- Use of online Teaching Tools
- Classroom Management, specifically PBIS
- Organizational abilities
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Classroom Safety
- Instructional Strategies
- Student Motivation
- Group and individual instruction
- Interactive Learning
- Peer Tutoring
- IEP understanding
- Formative Assessment
- Summative Assessment
- Progress Reporting
- Compliance
- Special Education
- Documentation And Reporting
- Time Management
- Shared governance with co-teaching of classes
- Test Proctoring
- Mathematics Instruction
- Reading Instruction
- IEP documentation
- Knowledge of Elementary Education Curriculum
- Instructional technology
Timeline
Certified Substitute Teacher
Crisp County Schools
09.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Crisp County School System
07.2007 - 05.2019
Six Year - Curriculum And Instruction
Argosy University, Tampa, Fl
Masters In Special Education - Special Education
Georgia College And State University
Bachelor In Psychology - Psychology
Georgia Southwestern State University