Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Relevant Strengths
Accomplishments
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Catherine Forney

Cabot,Arkansas

Summary

Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, adept at designing individualized education plans and fostering collaborative relationships. Skilled in data reporting and conflict resolution, I enhance student engagement and success through innovative strategies and a commitment to equity in education.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
08.2022 - Current
  • Design and implement individualized learning strategies for grades 9–12, aligned with IEP goals.
  • Lead collaboration with teachers, administrators, and families to facilitate inclusive academic programming.
  • Conduct and manage all IEP meetings, ensuring legal compliance and stakeholder communication.
  • Support the integration of students into mainstream and advanced coursework when applicable.

CTE Online Instructor

Edmentum Inc.
08.2021 - Current
  • Manage a caseload of 50–90 high school students enrolled in virtual, college-preparatory CTE courses.
  • Provide personalized academic support, monitor progress, and ensure strong engagement and retention throughout the semester.
  • Support co-teachers and district partners in accessing curriculum via Canvas and troubleshoot technical or logistical challenges.
  • Track and report student data to partner schools to support academic progress and decision-making.
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to align instructional goals with student and school success metrics.

CTE (Criminal Justice) Teacher

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
08.2018 - Current
  • Develop and teach high school courses in criminal justice, guiding students toward postsecondary pathways.
  • Coordinate with school leaders and external agencies to expand opportunities within the CTE program.
  • Evaluate student performance and support mastery of college-level content.

Security Officer

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
08.2017 - Current
  • Support student well-being by maintaining a safe and positive school environment.

Intervention Specialist

Professional Counseling Associates
07.2015 - 08.2018
  • Provided individual support to students and families facing emotional and behavioral challenges.
  • Facilitated referrals and progress monitoring in collaboration with school and agency teams.

Drug Court Officer

Arkansas Community Corrections
08.2013 - 07.2015
  • Built positive rapport with high-need individuals through case management, court coordination, and compliance monitoring.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships in high-pressure environments.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education K-12

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
05.2024

Master of Arts - Criminal Justice

Walden University
Bloomington, MN
08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology/Sociology

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
05.2013

Skills

  • Learning management systems: Canvas and Edmentum
  • Individualized education plans
  • Conflict resolution
  • Data reporting and student performance tracking
  • Communication platforms: Zoom, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Teams
  • CRM proficiency: Salesforce
  • Relationship management
  • Technical proficiency
  • Attention to detail
  • Equity focus
  • Collaborative leadership

Certification

  • Special Education K–12 Teaching License, Arkansas (ADE)
  • English 7–12 Teaching License, Arkansas, 03/01/25
  • Technical Teaching License, Arkansas (ADE)
  • Special Education License, Tennessee, 03/01/25
  • CTE Authorization, Colorado, 02/01/21

Awards

Jacksonville High School Teacher of the Year (2024–2025)

Relevant Strengths

  • Relationship-Driven: Build trust with educators, administrators, and students.
  • Technically Proficient: Navigate and support online learning systems with ease.
  • Detail-Oriented: Track student performance and compliance metrics with accuracy.
  • Equity-Focused: Committed to improving access and success for underrepresented learners.
  • Collaborative Leader: Thrive in cross-functional teams while meeting ambitious goals.

Accomplishments

  • Teacher of the Year 2025 (Jacksonville High School and Jacksonville North Pulaski School District

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
08.2022 - Current

CTE Online Instructor

Edmentum Inc.
08.2021 - Current

CTE (Criminal Justice) Teacher

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
08.2018 - Current

Security Officer

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
08.2017 - Current

Intervention Specialist

Professional Counseling Associates
07.2015 - 08.2018

Drug Court Officer

Arkansas Community Corrections
08.2013 - 07.2015

Master of Arts - Special Education K-12

Arkansas State University

Master of Arts - Criminal Justice

Walden University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology/Sociology

Arkansas State University

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