Grace Howerton
Lawrence,KS
Summary
Successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for children with neurodiversity needs required to flourish in any setting. Certified and licensed in Kansas and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with staff with supportive strategies for behavior and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education/Resource teacher
Prairie Park Elementary
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated parent teacher conferences
- Assessed students work and furthered on how to enhance and or assist in students performance
- Instructed students in academic subjects utilizing various teaching techniques, such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning
- Developed constructive and cooperative working relationships with students, parents and administrators and maintained them over time
- Knowledge and implementation of how to create a diverse and inclusive classroom settings
- Worked in a in personal setting with my students
- Instruct students with a variety of disabilities/needs
- Worked closely with students on academic material and behavior management.
- Maintain regular communication with students, parents and colleagues regarding student progress.
- Researched, designed and implemented SPED and general curriculum.
- Responsible for IEP development, data collection and implementation.
- Maintained special education student caseload. Co-taught in all subject areas.
- Instruct students online via Zoom or Microsoft Teams during school closing.
- Trained in GoalView IEP platform.
- Attended many professional development session pertaining to special education and or overall curriculum development
- Provided accommodations to students
- Provided test accommodations and differentiated testing for students
- Worked with students ranging in ages from 5 years of age up to 11 years of age
3rd grade teacher
Cordley Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Facilitated parent teacher conferences
- Assessed students work and furthered on how to enhance and or assist in students performance
- Instructed students in academic subjects utilizing various teaching techniques, such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning
- Developed constructive and cooperative working relationships with students, parents and administrators and maintained them over time
- Knowledge and implementation of how to create a diverse and inclusive classroom settings
- Worked in a in personal setting with my students
Remote/virtual 3rd grade teacher
USD 497
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Remote 3rd grade teacher in the USD 497, Kennedy Elementary
- 3rd grade remote teacher in USD 497, home school Kennedy Elementary
- Participated in staff meetings, PLCs, PDs, IEP, as well as district meetings
- Facilitated parent teacher conferences
- Assessed students work and furthered on how to enhance and or assist in students performance
- Instructed students in academic subjects utilizing various teaching techniques, such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning
- Developed constructive and cooperative working relationships with students, parents and administrators and maintained them over time
- Knowledge and implementation of how to create a diverse and inclusive classroom settings
- Knowledge and implementation of responsive classroom
- Knowledge of a remote teaching setting and technology
Substitute teacher
Morgan Hunter Education
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Mainly attended positions in USD 497 and USD 491
- Worked in various grade levels
- Music long term subbing position in USD 491
- 4th grade long term subbing position in USD 497
- Facilitated parent teacher conferences
- Assessed students work and furthered on how to enhance and or assist in students performance
- Instructed students in academic subjects utilizing various teaching techniques, such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning
- Developed constructive and cooperative working relationships with students, parents and administrators and maintained them over time
- Knowledge and implementation of how to create a diverse and inclusive classroom settings
Student Teacher
Hilltop Child Development Center
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Teacher Ashley Gall, Preschool (3-4 years old)
- Fourteen weeks fulltime
- Instructed students in academic subjects utilizing various teaching techniques, such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning
- Developed constructive and cooperative working relationships with students, parents and administrators and maintained them over time
- Knowledge and implementation of how to create a diverse and inclusive classroom settings
Student teacher
New York Elementary
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Teacher Kristin Fischer, First Grade
- First student teaching experience
- Ten weeks, full time
- Took over fully for four weeks out of the ten
- Interacted with staff members as a teacher
- Attended school meetings and events
- Attended and assisted in parent teacher conferences
- Assessed students work and furthered on how to enhance and or assist in students performance
- Instructed students in academic subjects utilizing various teaching techniques, such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning
- Developed constructive and cooperative working relationships with students, parents and administrators and maintained them over time
- Knowledge and implementation of how to create a diverse and inclusive classroom settings
Practicum teacher
Timber Creek Elementary
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Kristin Petty, 2nd Grade
- Attended twice a week for three to five hours
- Concentration was placed on Math, Social Studies, and Science within the curriculum
- Worked with a person in my program as a teaching partner in same classroom
- Placement was to see Math, Science, and Social studies being taught and then to teach one lesson from each subject as partners
- Instructed students in academic subjects utilizing various teaching techniques, such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning
Practicum teacher
Head Start
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Teacher Becky Hall, Preschool (3-5 years old)
- Attended three days a week for a few hours each visit
- Acted as an assistant teacher within classroom by assisting lead teacher in her lessons, activities, routines, ensuring a productive learning environment for students
- Attended parent teacher conferences and assisted
- Gave and recorded assessments given for student’s development in all areas
- Instructed students in academic subjects utilizing various teaching techniques, such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning
- Developed constructive and cooperative working relationships with students, parents and administrators and maintained them over time
- Knowledge and implementation of how to create a diverse and inclusive classroom settings
Practicum Teacher
Eudora Elementary
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Teacher Kristin Petty, First Grade
- Attended twice a week for three hours each visit
- Was placed with another student from my program in same classroom
- Was given one student to work one on one with and to focus in on their literary skills
- During one on one time with student worked on their current literary skills, working to improve and or challenge the student in areas needed
- Instructed one student in academic subject (Literacy) utilizing various teaching techniques, such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning
Education
Bachelor of Science - Unified Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education and Special Education concentration
The University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-2020
Associates of General Science - undefined
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS09-2016
Associates of Liberal Arts - undefined
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS09-2016
Skills
- Develop engaging, learner centered training materials and workshops to improve employee performance and knowledge retention
- Oversee daily operations, created structured workflows, and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and engagement
- Coordinating multiple tasks
- Setting expectations
- Keeping things organized and on track
- Analyze learner and client needs and create tailored experiences to improvement engagement, satisfaction, and outcomes
- Manage key relationships, provide strategic updates, and provide clear communication to enhance engagement and trust
- Implement engagement strategies and proactive conflict resolution techniques to enhance team collaboration and workplace culture
- Coordinate cross functional teams, maintain compliance with regulations, and implement structured plans to meet stakeholders needs
- Leverage data analytics to assess trends, inform decision making, and optimize performance strategies
- Design and implement structured training programs that align with organizational goals and enhance skill development
- Facilitate training and workshops to develop leadership skills and improve employee performance
- Parent-teacher communication
- Progress monitoring
- Writing interventions
- Reading interventions
- Lesson planning
- Emotional support
- Parent communication
- Behavior intervention plans
Certification
- Early Childhood Praxis number: 5621 Obtained April 2020
- Special Education: Preschool/Early Childhood Praxis number: 5691 Obtained April 2020
- Education of Young Children Praxis number: 5024 Obtained April 2020
Observation
Northview Elementary [Observation]
Spring 2014
USD 233, Olathe KS
Kindergarten and Art
Was done through Johnson County Community College during Introduction to teaching class
Attended once a week for a few hours
Observed a kindergarten and art classes
During observations helped classroom teachers within the classroom with small
Somewhat interacted with students though this was more of an observation opportunity
Timeline
Special Education/Resource teacher
Prairie Park Elementary
08.2022 - Current
3rd grade teacher
Cordley Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2022
Remote/virtual 3rd grade teacher
USD 497
10.2020 - 05.2021
Substitute teacher
Morgan Hunter Education
08.2020 - 10.2020
Student Teacher
Hilltop Child Development Center
01.2020 - 05.2020
Student teacher
New York Elementary
08.2019 - 10.2019
Practicum teacher
Timber Creek Elementary
01.2019 - 04.2019
Practicum teacher
Head Start
08.2018 - 12.2018
Practicum Teacher
Eudora Elementary
08.2018 - 11.2018
Associates of General Science - undefined
Johnson County Community College
Associates of Liberal Arts - undefined
Johnson County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Unified Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education and Special Education concentration
The University of Kansas