Eve Katz
Austin,Texas
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Special Education Teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of the needs of each unique student.
Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods and accommodation for individual learning styles and emotional temperatures. Focus is always on cultivating a fruitful learning environment and inclusiveness for all.
Positively motivates students with individual guidance, consistency and flexibility, while fostering a life long curiosity about the world and a love of learning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Austin Independent School District
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Prepared, scheduled and led IEPs to provide the right goals and accommodations to meet child's present needs.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure seamless delivery of supports for students requiring additional interventions or therapies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities. Taught, retaught and reinforced skills/concepts/behavior expectations using a multisensory approach, age appropriate activities, sensory breaks, high quality children's literature, exposure to classical music and small motor activities to strengthen connections and nurture growth
Online Language Arts Instructor
Outschool And VIPKID Teaching Platforms
12.2020 - Current
- Created and taught age appropriate Early Childhood literacy lessons to mixed aged English Language Learners using best practices for online education
- Developed rapport and determined instructional levels to deliver quality, individualized instruction.
- Taught concepts based on each student's academic level, learning style
- Communicated with families regarding student progress and made recommendations toward student academic proficiency
- Introduced and integrated content areas, such as math and science, in order to foster a strong interest and foundation for further study
At Home Nanny/tutor
Kylie Witherel
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Educated three siblings in a home environment, using STEAM activities and using flexible scheduling to address individual needs.
- Promoted intellectual development through children's literature, art, music, math and science projects.
- Created multisensory and and age appropriate educational activities to teach and reinforce concepts and skills
- Collaborated with parents to create learning goals, used informal assessments to involve the family and keep parents informed of progress
In Home Teacher/Tutor Student With Special Needs
Wanda Perez
10.2017 - 08.2021
- Created and implemented a complete daily schedule and Early Learning Curriculum for a student on the Autism Spectrum
- Taught, retaught and reinforced skills/concepts/behavior expectations using a multisensory approach, age appropriate activities, sensory breaks, high quality children's literature, exposure to classical music and small motor activities to strengthen connections and nurture growth
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of student, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with student and parent by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
In Home Nanny/tutor
Chelsea Benson
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Created a predictable daily schedule including: math/literacy games, music and movement, cooking/nutrition lessons, science activities and thematic art projects to engage and motivate children.
- Taught self help and daily living skills to foster independence
- Facilitated conflict resolution among siblings to promote healthy relationships within the family unit.
- Planned community excursions to familiar and novel locations, to introduce and reinforce concepts and skills
Lead Teacher - Two Year Old Class
Cornell Child Care (Bright Horizons)
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Created thematic units of study which included: math readiness, pre-kindergarten literacy, science, art, music/movement and technology. Taught foundational skills to pre-kindergarten aged students.
- Supervised classroom staff, delegated classroom tasks and responsibilities to ensure the classroom environment was safe, engaging and organized.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
Lead Educator-Special Education
Franziska Racker Center Integrated Pre-school
07.2009 - 06.2012
- Taught targeted instruction in small group and whole class settings, using varied methods, to accommodate learning styles, attentional issues and present levels.
- Worked collaboratively with a team of therapists, including Speech and Language Pathologist, Social Worker, Behavioral Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapists, nurse, etc to provide quality, least restrictive, supported and accommodated education for Students with Disabilities
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices, translating findings into actionable improvements for the classroom.
- Utilized various assessment tools to monitor student progress throughout the school year, informing instructional decisions and enabling timely interventions when needed.
Lead Educator: Kindergarten - Second Grade
Public School 46 Edward C Blum Elementary School
09.2004 - 06.2009
- Taught Students with Disabilities, in a mixed aged, self contained classroom. Implemented and adapted Columbia University Teacher's College Reading and Writing Workshops and the Everyday Math Curriculums to accommodate different learning styles and grade levels.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary units, enhancing students'' critical thinking skills across multiple subjects.
- Collected data and maintained formal and informal student assessment results. Used data to inform instruction. Graded tests/homework, completed required paperwork for each student in a timely manner.
- Attended muliti-disciplinary meetings to discuss student progress. Collaborated to create behavioral/academic interventions for individual students to optimize student progress.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Long Island University Brooklyn Campus
Brooklyn New York2000
Bachelor of Science - Education
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY1990
Skills
- Experienced with adapting instruction and accommodating individual student's learning differences
- Engaging teaching methods and strategies for variety of learning styles
- Well versed in developing rapport with families and students
- High level of experience developing IEP's and facilitating ARD meetings
Certification
- New York State Public School Teacher Certificate
Students with Disabilities Ages Birth - Second Grade
Professional License Effective Date 9/01/2010
Additional Information
Second Certification
Texas Educator Certificate
Core Subjects with STR (State Teacher Exams)
08/03/2023 - 02/28/2029 Valid Grades (EC-6)
Special Education Supplemental
08/03/202302/28/2029 Valid Grades (EC-6)
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Austin Independent School District
08.2022 - 07.2024
At Home Nanny/tutor
Kylie Witherel
10.2021 - 07.2022
Online Language Arts Instructor
Outschool And VIPKID Teaching Platforms
12.2020 - Current
In Home Teacher/Tutor Student With Special Needs
Wanda Perez
10.2017 - 08.2021
In Home Nanny/tutor
Chelsea Benson
09.2015 - 06.2017
Lead Teacher - Two Year Old Class
Cornell Child Care (Bright Horizons)
09.2013 - 05.2015
Lead Educator-Special Education
Franziska Racker Center Integrated Pre-school
07.2009 - 06.2012
Lead Educator: Kindergarten - Second Grade
Public School 46 Edward C Blum Elementary School
09.2004 - 06.2009
Master of Science - Education
Long Island University Brooklyn Campus
Bachelor of Science - Education
Long Island University
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