CATHERINE JU
Kansas City,MO
Summary
As a passionate educator with 15 years experience in education and five years working as a licensed teacher, I'm eager to return to the classroom!
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher (Fourth and Fifth Grade)
Kansas City Kansas Public School
Kansas City , KS
2017.08 - 2019.02
- Worked as instructor and case manager for general education students with special needs who had IEP's and or BIP's.
- Worked with students with specialized needs to meet IEP and BIP goals
- Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
- Scheduled and hosted bi weekly team meetings, consisting of the Principal, general education teacher, psychologist, speech pathologist, social worker and parent/guardians, to review student progress and make IEP/BIP revisions
- Assessed student data to determine what type of services student's would receive in what subject areas and whether in small groups or on an individual basis, and either in a specialized classroom or as support in the general classroom
- Developed tailored instructional methods to support students with individual needs.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units and projects.
- Transitioned students across grade levels through careful planning and preparation.
- Developed IEP's in accordance with State and Federal laws in order to leverage developmental practices and educational theories with the goal of achieving educational objectives.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Planned and executed specialized lesson plans for each individual student according to needs and school district protocols.
- Established individual education programs and objectives, regularly assessing students' progress.
Elementary Teacher (Kindergarten and Second Grade)
Kansas City Missouri Public Schools
Kansas City , MO
2015.10 - 2017.05
- Designed and delivered instruction based on Common Core standards, state and District guidelines
- Consulted with administrators and fellow educators to discuss and meet the needs of individual students
- Monitored and supported the social, behavioral and physical development of each student to further enhance success
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians to help each student have a solid support network in and out of the classroom
- Encouraged students to explore hands-on, creative, and play-based learning opportunities to expand their critical thinking skills
- Organized class projects, team-based activities and field trips to immerse students in key concepts
- Built a positive and encouraging classroom environment by modeling and the implementation of positive reinforcements
Elementary Teacher (First Grade)
Tulsa Public Schools
Tulsa , OK
2014.08 - 2015.05
- As a first grade teacher I was responsible for teaching math, language arts, social studies, and art. I complied with Common Core standards and local education guidelines
- Designed and delivered instruction based on Common Core standards, state and District guidelines
- Consulted with administrators and fellow educators to discuss and meet the needs of individual students
- Monitored and supported the social, behavioral and physical development of each student to further enhance success
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians to help each student have a solid support network in and out of the classroom
- Encouraged students to explore hands-on, creative, and play-based learning opportunities to expand their critical thinking skills
- Organized class projects, team-based activities and field trips to immerse students in key concepts
- Built a positive and encouraging classroom environment by modeling and the implementation of positive reinforcements
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Ottawa University
Overland Park, KS05.2014
Master of Arts - Special Education: High Incidence
Emporia State University
Kansas City, KSSkills
- Lesson planning
- Instruction
- Data collection
- Classroom management
- Special Education (KS)
- Licensed in Early Childhood and Elementary
Certification
- Licensed Elementary Teacher - MO
- Licensed Early Childhood Teacher- MO
- Licensed Elementary Teacher- KS
- Provisionally Licensed SPED teacher- KS
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (Fourth and Fifth Grade)
Kansas City Kansas Public School
2017.08 - 2019.02
Elementary Teacher (Kindergarten and Second Grade)
Kansas City Missouri Public Schools
2015.10 - 2017.05
Elementary Teacher (First Grade)
Tulsa Public Schools
2014.08 - 2015.05
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Ottawa University
Master of Arts - Special Education: High Incidence
Emporia State University
- Licensed Elementary Teacher - MO
- Licensed Early Childhood Teacher- MO
- Licensed Elementary Teacher- KS
- Provisionally Licensed SPED teacher- KS
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