CATHERINE MCWILLIAMS
San Dimas,California
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Intern 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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern Teacher Moderate/Severe
Glendora Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to design learning outcomes and thoughtfully address individual student needs.
- Reviewed students' classroom assignments, homework and tests to evaluate knowledge of subject material and assign grades.
- Developed activities to help students delve into lessons and obtain hands-on experience.
- Initiated teaching implementing lesson plans and progressed to full-day teaching.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Glendora Unified School District
- Moderate/Severe Summer School Teacher
- Covered primarily in Moderate/Severe TK-2 Moderate/Severe Classroom
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
Instructional Aide
Glendora Unified School District, Cullen Elementary School, Glendora Unified School District
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Moderate/severe
- Assist with student behavior plans and IEP goals
- Prepare and facilitate class activities
- Provide support and supervision for students during unstructured time
- Duties as assigned
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - INDEPENDENCE FACILITATOR
Glendora Unified School District
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Assigned to student in TK-2 Moderate/Severe
- Assist with implementation of behavior plan
- Facilitating transitions to activities, collecting data for BCBA
- Facilitating completion of classwork
- Primarily responsible for personal care needs of student
- Duties as assigned
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE
CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTE
- Assigned to students varying in age from kindergarten to 8th grade
- Assisted with Adult School - assigned to ESL
- Assigned as middle school RSP aide
- Recess/Yard duty at middle and elementary schools
Education
High School Diploma -
GLENDORA HIGH SCHOOL
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
Los Angeles Pacific University
2019
Master of Arts - Special Education And Teaching Credential
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA12.2023
Skills
- Solution Focused
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Self Starter
- Motivated
- Competent use of Microsoft Office
- Competent use of Google Suite
Timeline
Intern Teacher Moderate/Severe
Glendora Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Aide
Glendora Unified School District, Cullen Elementary School, Glendora Unified School District
01.2021 - 05.2023
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - INDEPENDENCE FACILITATOR
Glendora Unified School District
01.2019 - 01.2021
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Glendora Unified School District
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE
CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTE
High School Diploma -
GLENDORA HIGH SCHOOL
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
Los Angeles Pacific University
Master of Arts - Special Education And Teaching Credential
Azusa Pacific University
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