Cathy Clendenin
Clendenin,WV
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Kanawha County Schools
Charleston, WV
08.2003 - Current
- 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.
Kindergarten Teacher
Kanawha County Schools
Charleston, WV
08.2001 - 06.2004
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Education
Marshall University
Huntington, WVBachelor of Arts - Multi Subject K-8 (Education)
Marshall University
Huntington, WVMaster of Arts - Preschool Special Needs
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVSkills
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Teacher Education
- Life Skills Instruction
- Job Readiness Training
Timeline
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Kanawha County Schools
08.2003 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Kanawha County Schools
08.2001 - 06.2004
Master of Arts - Reading Education
Marshall University
Bachelor of Arts - Multi Subject K-8 (Education)
Marshall University
Master of Arts - Preschool Special Needs
West Virginia University
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