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Catherine Kincaid

Eau Claire,WI

Summary

Hardworking Educator with 28 years of distinguished Educational Experience working with Kindergarten through 8th grade students. Extensive knowledge of reading and language arts development and instruction, and dedication to effective technology integration. Confident and detailed-oriented with dedication to organization and effective collaboration with various coworkers.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Educator

Crestview Academy
Eau Claire, WI
08.1999 - 05.2022
  • Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Exemplified positive behavior for children by assisting with learning. moving around to manage classroom and maintaining safety.
  • Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Cashier

Kohls Department Store
Eau Claire, United States
09.1996 - 09.1997
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Special Education Teacher

Rib Lake School District/Silver Creek Elementary
Westboro, WI
08.1990 - 05.1993
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.

Food Server

Charlie K's Restaurant
Eau Claire, United States
07.1984 - 08.1991
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction through followup and enthusiastic customer service.
  • Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
  • Completed table resets by wiping down surfaces and refilling condiments.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education And Elementary Education

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
12.1989

Skills

  • Student Discipline
  • Motivational Techniques
  • Instructional Materials Creation
  • Creative Thinking

Accomplishments

I have taught skills classes (math, reading, spelling and language arts) to all grade levels over 23 years at Crestview Academy.

Timeline

Educator

Crestview Academy
08.1999 - 05.2022

Cashier

Kohls Department Store
09.1996 - 09.1997

Special Education Teacher

Rib Lake School District/Silver Creek Elementary
08.1990 - 05.1993

Food Server

Charlie K's Restaurant
07.1984 - 08.1991

Bachelor of Science - Special Education And Elementary Education

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Catherine Kincaid