Catherine Kura
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
Elementary Education degree from Grand Canyon University with an endorsement in Special Education. Enthusiastic teacher with a strong commitment to student success. Values the importance of using data to inform intervention for students. Strong capabilities in classroom management, fostering student and parental relationships, and curriculum design. Experienced working with diverse populations and student needs. History of successfully planning, delivering and assessing reading intervention plans. Compliant with Title 1 guidelines and knowledgeable about a wide range of successful strategies. Versatile and dedicated Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
KTF/LET/SET/Reading Specialist
Basis Education
08.2019 - 02.2023
- Provided ongoing support for struggling readers by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to optimize growth.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted literacy interventions and strategies.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Homeschool Teacher
Self
09.2011 - 07.2018
- Managed homeschool schedules effectively, balancing extracurricular activities with academic requirements for well-rounded development.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
Student Teacher
Paradise Valley Unified School District
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Student taught for a 4th grade class
- Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for 4th grade
- Administered tests and evaluations
- Analyzed student performance and interpreted student data to inform interventions
- Participated in faculty and parent conferences
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher interaction.
SPED Para-Educator
Paradise Valley Unified School District
09.2006 - 12.2010
- Worked one on one with elementary aged students with a range of special needs
- Provided individualized instruction and lesson plans for students
- Provided consistency when helping students with behavioral challenges
- Helped students meet and exceed their goals.
Education
BS, Elementary Education -
Grand Canyon University
05.2011
Skills
- Classroom management
- Flexible
- Organized
- Curriculum design
- Multi-tasking
- Cooperative learning
- Special Education
- Behavioral management
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Student assessments
- Early Intervention
- Elementary School
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Comprehension Techniques
- Progress Monitoring
- Materials Preparation
- Small Group Instruction
- Intervention Planning
Certification
- ADE Educator ID #4405887
- Substitute PreK-12
Accomplishments
- Dean's Lists Recipient
- President's List Recipient
References
- Shaye Shoenhair, (602)989-2656, Shaye.cody@gmail.com
- Shelby Poole, (480)825-8901, Spooleparty@gmail.com
- Claire Lee, (571)242-6230, Claire.lee@basised.com
Volunteer Experience
Animal Rescue
Timeline
KTF/LET/SET/Reading Specialist
Basis Education
08.2019 - 02.2023
Homeschool Teacher
Self
09.2011 - 07.2018
Student Teacher
Paradise Valley Unified School District
01.2011 - 05.2011
SPED Para-Educator
Paradise Valley Unified School District
09.2006 - 12.2010
BS, Elementary Education -
Grand Canyon University
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