Catherine Taylorson
Desert Hot Springs,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with exceptional communication and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced Special Education Mild/Moderate environments. Recognized for proactive approaches in identifying and addressing student issues, focusing on optimizing IEP processes, and supporting the IEP team objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Math 1, Environmental Science, Directed Studies - Mild/Mod.
Lompoc USD
01.2024 - 06.2024
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Desert Sands USD
07.2023 - 01.2024
Case Manager
Sonora High School District
02.2023 - 06.2023
General Ed. Teacher-5th Grade-Desert Sands USD
Horizon Virtual Academy/Independent Studies
08.2021 - 06.2022
Guest Teacher-Desert Sands USD-Horizon School Mild/Mod Independent Studies
Horizon School
01.2019 - 10.2020
Education
Mild/Moderate Authorization Program -
Brandman University
01.2021
Master of Arts in Education - Special Education
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Azusa Pacific University
Skills
- Teaching children with autism Designing and implementing curriculums, data keeping, and a positive behavior management program in the classroom
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Organization and time management
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Calm under pressure
- Problem resolution
Certification
- Education Specialist Instruction-Authorization-Mild/Moderate, Expires 2029-01-01
- Education Specialist Instruction-Clear Credential-Mod/Severe, Expires 2029-01-01
Timeline
High School Math 1, Environmental Science, Directed Studies - Mild/Mod.
Lompoc USD
01.2024 - 06.2024
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Desert Sands USD
07.2023 - 01.2024
Case Manager
Sonora High School District
02.2023 - 06.2023
General Ed. Teacher-5th Grade-Desert Sands USD
Horizon Virtual Academy/Independent Studies
08.2021 - 06.2022
Guest Teacher-Desert Sands USD-Horizon School Mild/Mod Independent Studies
Horizon School
01.2019 - 10.2020
Mild/Moderate Authorization Program -
Brandman University
Master of Arts in Education - Special Education
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Azusa Pacific University
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Working with all Special Education students and General Education students. Teaching 1st-12th grades - all subjects, implementing Common core standards, participating in Project Prototype-NGSS, data keeping behavior management specialist, special projects, implementing behavior management plans, writing/implementing IEP’s, assessing/testing using the Woodcock Johnson IV, CAASP, testing and teacher made materials. Teaching Gen. Ed.-all subjects. Proficient in SEIS and SIRAS IEP writing platforms.
Accomplishments
Pi Lambda Theta - Educational Honor Society- Inducted in December 2011, Job Steward-CSEA, Pasadena USD, 2006-2009, World, National, State Championship Dance/Drill Team Coach of the Year, 1975-76, 1979-80, 1983, 1985, 1989-90, 1993, 1995-2000, 2002, 2004, 2006-07, 2009-17, 2019-2021., International Thespian, Troupe 1654, inducted in 1974 on Okinawa, Japan, National Honor society, inducted 1975 on Okinawa, Japan
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