Kaitlyn Bumgarner
Wichita,KS
Summary
Dedicated professional experienced in supporting students with behavioral challenges and understanding their emotional and academic needs. Firm believer in the potential for success in every student, teacher, and family, both inside and outside the classroom. Resilient Special Education Teacher well-versed in the unique challenges of teaching special needs children. Maintains a positive attitude even in times of stress or conflict. Collaborates effectively with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Equipped with a positive attitude and patience as guiding principles to teach children with special needs. Extensive experience in creating innovative lesson plans and fostering comfortable learning environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher - PBS Kindergarten through Second Grade
Isely Traditional Magnet
08.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Wichita Public Schools
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Supports (PBS)
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement, and positive reinforcement
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning and behavior objectives and strategies, in addition to apply instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Provided life skills programing for students with moderate to severe behaviors
- Wichita Public Schools
- NCI Certified
- CPR and First Aide Certified
Special Education Teacher - Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade
Bryant Opportunity Academy
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: Wichita Public Schools
- Wichita Public Schools
5th Grade Teacher
Anderson Elementary
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: Wichita Public Schools
- Wichita Public Schools
1st Grade Teacher
Anderson Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Company Overview: Wichita Public Schools
- Wichita Public Schools
Kindergarten Teacher
Harry Street Elementary
08.2013 - 07.2016
- Company Overview: Wichita Public Schools
- Wichita Public Schools
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS07-2026
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction, ESOL
Newman University
Wichita, Kansas05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Friends University
Wichita, Kansas05.2013
Skills
- Elementary Education License K- 6
- English for Speakers of Other Languages Pre-K - 12
- NCI Certified
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Masters in Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis on ESOL
- In Progress of getting Special Education Masters
- IEP Training and Knowledge
- Teacher Mentor to New Staff
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Supports (PBS)
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement, and positive reinforcement
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning and behavior objectives and strategies
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe behaviors
- Trained in NCI and Restorative Practices
Timeline
Special Education Teacher - PBS Kindergarten through Second Grade
Isely Traditional Magnet
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher - Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade
Bryant Opportunity Academy
08.2018 - 07.2022
5th Grade Teacher
Anderson Elementary
08.2017 - 07.2018
1st Grade Teacher
Anderson Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
Harry Street Elementary
08.2013 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction, ESOL
Newman University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Friends University
Master of Science - Special Education
Emporia State University
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